Reports on a study designed to identify factors that influence national use of two popular computer-assisted career guidance systems, DISCOVER and the System of Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI). Suggests that several institutionally based factors determine DISCOVER and SIGI use, including staff competence, organizational dynamics,…

Investments in instructional information technologies must be a part of and reflect the direction and values of the institution's academic program. The course-by-course method of justification provides a sound planning tool, complete with requisite budgetary and staffing projections. (MLW)

Examined concerns and attitudes of school counselors toward computers. Tested Concerns-Based Adoption Model and its application with 130 school counselors to assess affective needs of counselors and related findings to level or phase of in-service activity that would best meet their needs. (NB)

Reviews research on the effect of computers on writing. Concludes that students will not automatically revise and write more successfully with a word processor, that students tend to submit papers with fewer mechanical errors using word processors, and that they enjoy writing more and may collaborate more. (RS)

The study evaluated the touch sensitive screen, providing computer access to students with severe learning disabilities, with visual impairments, and with physical handicaps. Results indicated the apparatus to be a valuable tool for individual or group work in a variety of skills by children of various ages and disabilities. (DB)

New initiatives in British education including the Education Reform Act suggest that remedial teachers need to take a greater lead in educational innovation especially the acquisition and use of information technology in the schools. (DB)

Discusses the issues and problems involved in effectively preparing new teachers to integrate information technology into all aspects of teaching, especially curriculum development. Provides a list of suggestions and conclusions to aid in the integration and support of information technology training for teachers during their formal education.…

Describes activities for teaching geology that are appropriate for students in grades 3-8. Highlights include outside speakers; using technology, including computer software, CD-ROM, and laserdisks; e-mail and the Internet; posters; outdoor labs; field trips; and a list of resources for geology. (LRW)

Addresses the cultural gap between teachers who are computer literate and those who are not. Highlights include traditional teaching methods; surface reasons for not using computers, including high cost, complexity, hostile interface, and rapid obsolescence; the opportunity for students to become independent lifelong learners with the Internet;…

Investigates teachers' roles and conceptions by analyzing choices taken by mathematics teachers when faced with curriculum reform induced by introducing informatics, educational technology, in secondary school courses. (Author/MKR)

Describes two general spreadsheet templates to carry out all types of one-equation chemical equilibrium calculations encountered by students in undergraduate chemistry courses. Algorithms, templates, macros, and representative examples are presented to illustrate the approach. (PR)

Maintains that teachers and textbook graphics follow the same basic pattern in illustrating changes in demand curves when product prices increase. Asserts that the use of computer graphics will enable teachers to be more precise in their graphic presentation of price elasticity. (CFR)

Maintains that music teachers responsible for school computers face problems of security, maintenance, and support. Presents ideas on managing technological resources and equipment. Provides a three-step approach to safegarding the school's investment so that students and teachers can use computers effectively. (CFR)

Presents the results of a two-year study on the integration of Internet resources as a primary instructional tool in the teaching of Italian-language classes at the University of Utah. All students studying Italian belonged to a virtual community of Italian speakers who communicated daily on various channels and mailing lists. (Author/JL)

Discusses educational change and innovation as a result of social and technological developments. Highlights include educational television, the increase of home computers, distance learning, and educational tools. Provides a list of possible developments over a decade and the future definition of school. (AEF)