Examines the role of a building administrator in helping staff cope with change. Various phobias are described and appropriate treatments considered, including a fear of change, fear of computers, fear of technology, fear of electronic open spaces, fear of vendors and other noneducators, and fear of new learning methods. (four references) (LRW)

Discusses the use of computer assisted instruction to enhance learning basic skills within the traditional language arts curriculum. The Teaching for Transfer approach to software evaluation that is described is designed to provide teachers with information about how well a given piece of software can be integrated into the existing curriculum.…

Reviews benefits of using cooperative learning strategies and computer assisted instruction (CAI) in classrooms with mainstreamed students; describes teacher's role in implementing cooperative learning; presents examples demonstrating potential of cooperative learning and CAI in language and social skills development; and outlines steps in…