In the Emporium Model (EM), students work toward mastery thresholds using commercial instructional software in a computer lab staffed with instructors. This qualitative case study uses classroom observations and interviews to describe instruction and student behavior in EM classrooms for developmental mathematics at one college in the Virginia…

Argues that there is a need for more research on the effectiveness of instructional methods in developmental education, but acknowledges that standard experimental procedures are not appropriate for developmental classrooms. Describes Simulation Implementations of Peripatetic Learning Environments (SIMPLE), a computer-based tool for creating…

Discusses new technologies, applications, and computer software programs available for use in the instruction of developmental writing programs. Describes programs that function as multimedia writing "coaches" and model the writing process, collaborative writing tools that stimulate written conversations, and grammar and bibliographic tutors. (SJL)