Discusses current uses of microcomputers in schools. Also provides a rationale for educational computing based on economics, computer literacy, and equality of opportunity needs. Needs of educators, fears of educational computing, computer literacy in science education, and training science teachers to use computers are also discussed. (JN)

This article is a report of the evaluation of the second year of the project, ENLIST Micros II. The project is working to develop a model for implementing educational computing in school science. The project goals, staff development, and project activities are described. The participants' checklist, "Microcomputer Use in Science…

ENLIST Micros, a project designed to improve quality and quantity of microcomputer use in science teaching, is described. Rationale and procedures behind its development; description of the pilot test model; results of the initial field test and an implementation study; description of the revised ENLIST Micros curriculum; and recommendations for…