Designed to serve as a means of communication among life science educators who anticipate or are currently using microcomputers as an educational tool, this volume of newsletters provides background information and practical suggestions on computer use. Over 80 articles are included. Topic areas include: (1) using a personal computer in a plant physiology course; (2) annual report and directory; (3) Apple workstations; (4) hypercard; (5) expert systems; (6) computer graphics for simulations; (7) the use of computer simulations to reinforce laboratory experiences; (8) Stella simulation software; (9) software evaluation; and (10) authoring systems. Also provided are guidelines for the preparation and submission of articles to the newsletter, subscription information, indexes for each volume, and lists of meetings and synopses. "Where's the Software?" and "Keeping Abreast of the Literature" are periodic feature articles. (CW)