Establishing a software evaluation committee provides administrators with technical expertise in determining appropriate software. Committee members should include a curriculum expert, a computer expert, and a subject area teacher. (CJH)

Designing a student database to meet your school's specific recordkeeping and reporting needs is described. Setting up a data file, listing categories, and generating reports are each illustrated. (MNS)

The use of modern technology in education has reached a turning point. Equipment found in schools is increasing, and computer-assisted instruction has been shown to achieve positive results. Learning to use computer utilities and databases should be given high priority. (MD)

The decisions principals make about the uses of technology are critical to the improvement of schools. But school effectiveness won't just happen because technology is used. Technology is a tool that can lead to school improvement if it is effectively combined with productive leadership and management. (MD)

Outlines the uses of personal computers as energy management tools in school systems. They can account for energy use and costs, monitor monthly consumption, project impacts of projects, and study new design and building use programs. Includes three tables. (MD)

Offers guidelines developed by the Computer Technology and Reading Committee of the International Reading Association that encourage the effective use of technology in reading classrooms. (HOD)

A workable solution to the problem of how to test out an interactive video program before paying for videotape production and editing involves creating a videotape template of the computer program's flowchart to reproduce the actual interactive experience and thus check for program accuracy. (MBR)

Highlights the major differences between software training and reference materials, examines the key features that should be present in both if they are to be effective, and presents a checklist for use in evaluating the documentation that accompanies microcomputer software. (MBR)

Asks whether students who create computer programs with LOGO and those who use reading software with speech synthesis profit more than they would with a teacher. (CRH)

An overview of interactive video is presented and applications for faculty and staff development, student educational programing, and clinical practica in communication disorders are offered. The use of the videodisc combined with microcomputers is explored in terms of hardware and software. (CL)

Explains two microcomputer programs written in BASIC for the Apple IIe microcomputer which allow the user to evaluate the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised and choose recommendations to fit the individual needs of the client being tested. (MBR)

A software package aided a Colorado school district's conversion from one computer system to another. (MLF)

Discusses steps educators should work through when reviewing educational software, e.g., role playing intended users, analyzing instructional approach, identifying inaccuracies, using software and giving incorrect responses to see how software responds, and assessing the software's human values criteria. An educational software review form is…

Discussion of potential library applications for microcomputers focuses on effective software and professional system design practices and describes OCLC projects involving microcomputers to illustrate their use as a stand-alone unit, back-up system, interface device, and an enhancement mechanism. Additional sources of information on microcomputer…

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using computer programs in foreign language instruction and what factors to consider in choosing quality software programs that are relevant to the school's educational criteria and the needs of the students. These factors include computer talents, program style, and program personality. (SED)