Computer software to build skills and encourage family computer time over the summer are recommended for teachers to send home to parents. Programs include games based on classic adventure stories, a shopping mall game to encourage math skills, and keyboarding programs. (MT)

Sources of Information are provided on publications that list what others have evaluated and publications that contain their own evaluations of educational software. A brief description of the offerings of each resource is given, including price and ordering information. (IAH)

Five software packages that can create party decorations, certificates, toys, comic strips, and other graphics are reviewed. Sources of the software are given. (MT)

Provides guidelines for selecting courseware and getting the best price. Lists periodicals that review computer software for remedial instruction and for improving a computer's communication ability or productivity; the kinds of information provided in software catalogs; courseware distributors; and types of available discounts. (MAB)

Computer-aided design (CAD) has been around for a number of years. An overview is provided of a number of major computer-aided design programs. A short analysis of each program includes the addresses of the software producers. (MLF)

A resource list is provided of 24 available computer technology periodicals which have been developed or adapted to meet the specialized needs of blind and visually impaired computer users. Title, description of scope, publisher, and subscription information are provided. (JW)

Outlines criteria for selecting microcomputer-based telecommunications software for educational settings. Terminal software, which provides interaction between a modem and remote terminals, is distinguished from software that allows an electronic bulletin board system to be developed, and three software packages of each type are reviewed. (LRW)

This article describes the Software Evaluation Clearinghouse for Educators of the Hearing Impaired at Gallaudet University (Washington, DC). Software compatible with Apple and IBM hardware is collected, rated by clearinghouse members, and described in a printed catalog. Tips on starting a software lending library are offered. (PB)

This article discusses the WRITE ON! software library which consists of almost 500 literature-based writing activities for grades K-12. These interactive writing guides on disk integrate word processing into literature-based instruction. (IAH)

Describes Electronic Software Delivery System (ESDS), which allows teachers in the Los Angeles Unified School District to access and preview software stored at a central location. Hardware used in the system is explained, and security of programs stored on the system is emphasized as the key to its success. (LRW)

A review of BioTutor which is software to accompany the third edition of Neil Campbell's textbook, "Biology," is provided. The review includes a brief description of the software and a discussion of good and bad features of the software. In the closing words, the reviewer expresses a considerable amount of concern regarding the quality of this…

Describes a computer-aided design (CAD) system, called VersaCAD, adopted by Indiana University for campus planning. Five drawings illustrate the work accomplished using the CAD. (MLF)

This brief planning guide for library automation incorporates needs assessment and evaluation of options to meet those needs. A bibliography of materials on automation planning and software reviews, library software directories, and library automation journals is included. (CLB)

Voluntary negotiation is a way for parties to school disputes to take control of both the process of dispute settlement and its solutions. A software package, "Negotiator Pro," synthesizes the theory and practice incorporated in 30 books on negotiation. The software helps develop and organize a negotiation plan and a profile of the other…

Recommends the use of microcomputers for computer-assisted indexing; describes five case studies; and provides a list of representative software programs including title, producer, compatible hardware, price, and a short description. (EM)