Computer softward called "Immigration: Maintaining the Open Door" helps elementary school students better understand what's involved in allowing or stopping immigration. This program is part of a series of software called "Decisions Decisions," which presents situations based on historical or contemporary issues. (CB)

Suggestions for selecting the appropriate software for school needs are provided. Tips are given for categorizing and storing programs. (MT)

Software programs which help students' vocabulary development are described. (CB)

Four computer programs to help pupils master word problems are reviewed. (MT)

The way in which an elementary school teacher involved her students with computer software to create a calendar for school activities (including students' birthdays) is described. Software helpful for this procedure is briefly reviewed. (CB)

Two articles discuss changes that are making technology useful to teachers. After examining computer uses in education, the articles describe new research and educational technology trends, and products and projects that got three teachers hooked on technology. (SM)

Presents two articles: "Your In-Class Communication Center" and "New Software Programs." The first suggests three ways for teachers to use their word processing program to generate standard forms, produce a class newsletter, and create a homework checklist for each student. The second presents information on software programs (grade level, focus,…