The advantages of microcomputer networks include resource sharing, multiple user communications, and integrating data processing and office automation. This article nonetheless favors stand-alone computers for Australian secondary school classrooms because of unreliable hardware, software design, and copyright problems, and individual progress…

Describes a hardware/software configuration based on personal computers and commercially available generic software that has been assembled to support online bibliographic database searchers. Searchers' ability to trade scripts to transfer expertise in this complex field, and to provide facilities for post-processing of downloaded citations are…

During the 1980's, the educational community has been keeping its eye hopefully on several campus-wide networking projects. Included are reports on progress in networks and networking at Carnegie Mellon University, the Massachussetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and at Brown University. (JN)

Outlines strategies adopted in producing a software package called SCRIBE and procedures through which tests can be produced, student responses marked, and reports generated. A brief summary of the reactions of teachers to the package is also included. (JN)

Presents an example of mathematics from an algorithmic point of view, with emphasis on the design and verification of this algorithm. The program involves finding roots for algebraic equations using the half-interval search algorithm. The program listing is included. (JN)

A printout is presented from a database that contains information about microcomputer software which supports instruction in college mathematics. The listing is arranged alphabetically by course; source and price are indicated, with a list of publishers included. (MNS)

Describes the implementation of a computer simulation of magnetic field lines. Discusses properties of magnetic fields and the calculation of magnetic fields at points. Provides a program listing (additional programs and teaching notes available from the author) and gives examples of several field plots. (JM)

Discusses various software packages which help science and mathematics students make sense out of data (formulating hypotheses, interpreting graphs, analyzing possibilities, and collecting data with real-time graphing). Includes a list of commercially available programs for the areas, with program name, publisher, grade level(s), price, and…

Presents seven computer-oriented activities. Although some of the activities assume a certain level of computer expertise, all of them can be easily adapted for students in any grade. Activity topics include electronic geoboard, codes/coding, probing problems, looping, metrics, Logo databases, and writing Cinquain poetry. Program listings are…

Describes instructional uses of computer programs found in David Heiserman's book "Projects in Machine Intelligence for Your Home Computer." The programs feature "creatures" of various colors that move around within a rectangular white border. (JN)

Discusses several reasons for low levels of computer use among college psychology faculty, including lack of faculty time, training, and reward; lack of quality software and sufficient hardware; and lack of support staff. Concludes that these problems are being overcome and that computer-assisted instruction is becoming more common. (Author/JDH)

Discusses practical uses, potential problem areas, and ethical issues of microcomputer technology integrated into counseling. Makes several suggestions for software development. (Author/ABB)

Describes a computer simulation of getting information for news stories by interviewing various sources that was presented at a journalism workshop on databases and software for journalism education. (HTH)

Case studies illustrate ways in which disturbed, learning disabled, and abused children and adolescents participate in therapy through the use of computers. The approach analyzes the interaction of learning problems and self esteem and the use of computers in a group. A list of approximately 120 software programs is included. (CL)

This in-depth look at database management systems (DBMS) for microcomputers covers data entry, information retrieval, security, DBMS software and design, and downloading of literature search results. The advantages of in-house systems versus online search vendors are discussed, and specifications of three software packages and 14 sources are…