Evaluates reading/language arts, mathematics, general problem-solving, science, social studies, creative arts, foreign languages, computer literacy, and audio-visual author software. Also lists and describes criteria used in the evaluation. (Equipment specifications and sources of software are included.) (JN)

A collaborative computer literacy program in Kentucky involves the University of Louisville and surrounding school districts in a staff development cooperative. University faculty are trained to teach district trainers, who then work with their own staffs. (PP)

This paper describes a 6-month bi-weekly Saturday program that was sponsored by the 100 Black Men of Atlanta (BMA) under their Project Success initiative. Project Success is a program that allows inner-city middle and high school students to be mentored by members of 100 BMA and volunteering college students. The program community consisted of one…

In the workplace of today which is increasingly being overloaded with information, the concept of intelligent information agents has been widely prescribed. This paper briefly looks at the United Kingdom Government's Information Society Initiative which has been fueled by the realization that information is the key component of the ongoing…

The College of Education at Valdosta State University (Georgia) developed a followup course to their required entry-level educational computing course. The introductory course covers word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, electronic mail, and operating system software and basic computer concepts. Students expressed a need…

The report details a Manitoba (Canada) project to prepare public school teachers so that they can assist their students in developing essential technological literacy skills. More specifically, the project's objective was to develop and pilot a preservice teacher education component designed to prepare French immersion teachers to incorporate…

Skills.net is a 3-year program providing free or affordable Internet access and training to local Victorian (Australia) communities. It is especially aimed at those who would normally miss out on such access, such as the unemployed, women, people with disabilities, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, Aboriginals, and communities in…

This paper concerns itself indirectly with the, as yet, unfounded fear held by many instructors: that relative to their students, they are computer illiterate. To the contrary, faculty teaching information technology designated classes in the Department of Health Sciences at East Tennessee State University have found that they are pacing…

Because of technological advancement, the relationship between education and industry will require strengthening at all levels to effectively prepare workers with higher level skills. Current efforts of industry/education cooperation and obstacles to the alliance are discussed. (RM)

California took a giant step toward a technological future by creating 15 regional teacher education and computer centers. This article focuses on the structure and activities of a regional center that serves Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. (Author/PP)

Discusses a Houston Independent School District project that investigated the effectiveness of providing computers in computer-student ratios of 1-1, 1-two, or 1-three. Describes curriculum modifications and applications to drill and practice, tutorials, management, simulation, games, computer literacy, programing, and word processing in classroom…

Factors in selecting and using microcomputers for school, business, and industry are outlined. Considerations include: (1) computer literacy; (2) networking; (3) training of handicapped people; (4) training and work applications; and (5) technology developments. (FG)

Three articles discuss the use of computers in education: (1) "References for a Broader Vision" (Henry F. Olds, Jr.); (2) "What Every Teacher Should Know About Computer Simulations" (David Grady); and (3) "The Computer as Palette and Model Builder" (Interview of Alan Kay). (CJ)

Schools with successful computer programs often got them as the result of a determined teacher's efforts. Computer experts explain how teachers can: (1) gain access to a computer; (2) read up on the subject; (3) win financial support; and (4) learn to evaluate software. A guide to summer study programs at colleges and other organizations is…

Describes the Individualized Manpower Training System at a comprehensive high school in Tampa aimed at academically disadvantaged students; computer instruction at a Florida community college; and the use of microcomputers in the teaching of electronics technology at another Florida community college. (CT)