Describes the challenges involved in creating digitally rich courses in the humanities, courses that can include opportunities for learning that are more effective than traditional approaches. Considers course development and the new skills required by faculty and students. (SLD)

"Technology talk" among progressive administrators includes more than just computers and VCRs. New telecommunications developments (in satellites, fiber optics, electronic bulletin boards, electronic mail, and two-way interactive instructional delivery) are "hot topics" that both principals and teachers must learn about. Peer interactions and…

Describes the processes involved in developing "Writers' Bloc," an annual anthology of outstanding student writing submitted in freshman English classes at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Describes project promotion, entry judging, financing and pricing, using computer software, and recommendations about solving problems…

Suggests that the rapidly increasing capability of computer-based writing systems will force communication researchers to (1) broaden their basic conception of studying "author" to include authoring teams; (2) broaden the type of material studied from that which is largely textual; and (3) track changes in "genre conventions."…

Elaborates on techniques used to obtain and maintain computer equipment. Suggestions include: conduct a needs assessment, improve staff communication, have written guidelines, be cost conscious, inspire student assistants, manage time effectively, keep accurate use records, practice hands-on management, and keep informed of current developments.…

Points out parallel in learning processes between some principles involved in learning to be a counselor and in learning to use computers. Presents rationale for pointing out to counseling students how learning to use computers is not entirely different from learning to counsel. Discusses each of seven counseling process principles from…

Offers five high school teachers' comments regarding how the computer has changed their lives in the classroom, the uses they make of it, and what it promises for the immediate future. (SR)

Indiana University has over 300 microcomputers connected to the administrative mainframe. The issue of micro/mainframe data transfer is discussed and guidelines for planning this capability are provided. Types of micro/mainframe data transfer products, product choice, and how the product works in the transfer environment are described. (Author/MLW)

Presents a brief annotated bibliography of books, periodicals, and other resources for teachers when incorporating computers into English/language arts courses. (MM)

Discusses electronic spreadsheets and how they can be useful as a classroom tool for mathematical calculations and creating text matrices. Provides examples of electronic spreadsheets for plotting genealogy, comparing types of crocodilians, compiling data for "mystery liquids," and charting the differences and similarities among three…

The author discusses the types of computer hardware and software necessary to set up a desktop publishing system, both for use in educational administration and for instructional purposes. Classroom applications of desktop publishing are presented. The author also provides guidelines for preparing to teach desktop publishing. (CH)

Describes Project Teach, a program to place volunteers in classrooms. Volunteers from more than 80 area businesses worked to fill hundreds of three-hour teaching slots so that elementary teachers could receive released-time computer training that the district could not have afforded otherwise. (MLH)

Many schools lag far behind the technology curve in making optimal administrative use of computers. This article provides a 10-item test to help administrators gauge their school's efficiency in this area. (MLH)

Examined attitudes of high school counselors (N=86) toward computers using the Computer Attitude Scale developed by Loyd and Gressard (1985). Results showed that at least 62 percent of the counselors had a positive attitude, believed computers to be useful, and felt confident using them. (ABL)

Examines HyperCard materials (computer software used to build structures that create patterns and connections) specifically designed for English and language arts classes. (MM)