Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of prepackaged software programs and custom-developed software programs, along with the use of microcomputers. (MD)

Presents an outline for the ideal computer system for schools from a management point of view. Includes a discussion of new trends in the design and implementation of computerized management systems. (MD)

The article argues that even extremely young children can be taught to program microcomputers from their very first contact. A teaching strategy is proposed, having more in common with the teaching of language than with the more traditional didactic-reinforcement cycle commonly employed in the text books. (Author/CL)

A review of the technological and psychological literature suggests the existence of two psychological constructs that severely impact on teachers' use of new technology, especially computers: Technophobia and Computerphobia. The review explores some suggestions for avoiding, overcoming and general coping with these problems by both the teachers…

Includes two reviews of computer software that may serve the speech communication professional: Fast Graphs and PC-File III. (PD)

Factors involved in deciding about commercial software for classroom use include the instructional, content, and technical characteristics of the software package. The importance of previewing software and the use of software with students as a part of the evaluation process are also to be discussed. (Author/CL)

Describes new technology involving the teaching of robotics in high schools. Provides information on how to develop robotics programs. Includes discussion of the uses of slow-scan television, satellite beams, and the possibilities of enhancement by linking new technologies. (MD)

Six constraints on equal opportunity for visually impaired persons to access microcomputers include abscence of (1) standard computer braille code, (2) a standard system for the audio encoding of braille, (3) a means for accessing unique disk-operating system copy-protected programs, (4) reasonably priced equipment, (5) an interactive tactile…

Describes a computer program, developed for an Ohio school system, that monitors school bus repair and maintenance records. (MD)

Microcomputers and available software can be used to display spreadsheet information helpful to facility planners. This article discusses the nature of electronic spreadsheets, presents an applications procedure, and illustrates a practical facilities planning application by using software generally available. (MLF)

Considers three powerful techniques--heuristics, context trees, and search via backward chaining--that a knowledge engineer might employ to develop an expert system to automate performance engineering, i.e., the branch of instructional technology that focuses on the problems of business and industry. (MBR)

This manual and the accompanying software are intended to provide a step-by-step guide to conducting a meta-analytic study along with references for further reading and free high-quality software, "Meta-Stat.""Meta-Stat" is a comprehensive package designed to help in the meta-analysis of research studies in the social and behavioral sciences.…

This presentation shows how to deliver audio/video (AV) lectures to online students using relatively inexpensive AV software (i.e., Camtasia Studio) and the standard Blackboard interface. The first section describes two types of production programs: presentation media converters and screen capture utilities. The second section covers making an AV…

Examines the problems in selecting a microcomputer and offers some suggestions on equipment and on procedures to follow in making a decision. (IRT)

Describes the influence that Extensible Markup Language (XML) will have on the software documentation process and subsequently on the curricula of advanced undergraduate and master's programs in technical communication. Recommends how curricula of advanced undergraduate and master's programs in technical communication ought to change in order to…