The evolution of the computer program at the New York School for the Deaf is traced from initial investigation of student needs, development of a proposal, further planning, staff training and inservice, implementation, and its eventual student and administrative use. (CL)

The authors show that demand from British women for computer education may be much higher than expected, so long as their needs and circumstances are taken into account when planning and running courses. (Author/CT)

The authors describe the wide array of NCR Corporation's training offerings that incorporate personal computers. The article looks at the personal computer not only as an effective resource for learning but also as a powerful resource for faculty engaged in instructional development. (Editor)

Describes the development and operation of the MIT Technical Writing Cooperative, a means of writing across the curriculum that has been used for more than 25 years. (FL)

Through a cooperative agreement between the Monongalia County (WV) Board of Education and West Virginia University, music education majors are solely responsible for the music instruction of students at a Morgantown elementary school. The program is outlined. (MT)

Describes the Onarga Project, in which a group of business students worked with the people of Onarga, Illinois, to revitalize a dying community, and how business teachers can incorporate some of the ideas to improve students' understanding of small business. Discusses preliminary planning, project activities, and specific learning activities to…

The development of a one-day preenrollment program for early acceptees at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Rutgers Medical School that informs the acceptees about the educational program is described. An increase of 40 percent of the acceptees appears to be related directly to the program. (Author/MLW)

Clarkson College, issuing microcomputers to entering freshmen during fall 1983, will continue doing same with future entering classes until all undergraduates have been supplied. Rationale for the program, selection of a microcomputer, financing scheme, administrative/service matters, educational program, and development of a network are…

A methodical, goal-oriented system for identifying and correcting the weaknesses of institutional management without undermining that institution's strengths and general character is described. The program, developed by the United Negro College Fund, is called the Integrated Systems Approach to Improving Management. (Author/MLW)

Describes the development and implementation of an inservice program in reading instruction for practicing secondary school teachers. (HOD)

Addresses challenges facing many developing countries in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive natural resource management policy when environmental conservation takes a back seat to agricultural production. Examines current environmental education and interpretation efforts in the Dominican Republic and offers suggestions for developing an…

Describes the cooperative efforts of the University of Vermont's Office of Continuing Education and Instructional Development Center to create a program in outreach development support with the goals of developing new program sequences within academic units for nontraditional students and designing those sequences for adoption across the state to…

Remarks of nationally recognized leaders in gifted education are summarized from a 1982 meeting to discuss development of preschool gifted programs in Louisiana. Discussion focuses on identification, curriculum, teacher preparation, evaluation, and parent participation. (CL)

Provides an account of the experience of St. Jane de Chantal School (Maryland) in developing and integrating a computer into its curriculum. Focuses on benefits of computer literacy for students and teachers and the spirit of cooperation fostered within the school and with the larger community. Projects the future applications of computers in…

This article describes a conceptual model of holistic health. Human health is influenced by physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions that interact. Recommendations for school health personnel are presented. (Author/DF)