Presents a model for schools based on the transmission of algorithms (a set of problem-solving procedures) through computers. Sample lesson series are provided, as well as a description of special teacher qualifications required and the benefits of such a program. (Author/WD)

Answers teachers' hypothetical objections to computers in the classroom, especially their concerns about programing skills, time limitations, software, suitability, and proper usage. Compares future societal impact of computers to that of earlier technological advances like automobiles, telephones, and mass communication systems. (MLH)

Examples of innovative applications of telecommunications are cited, and the importance of school administrators' acquiring computer literacy emphasized. What educational leaders should know about telecommunications and the computer age is outlined. (MJL)

Dicusses three education "anchors" weighing students down: adherence to print, overreliance on facts, and one-way transmission of information. Appropriate computer software can enliven a boring classroom by streamlining repetitive tasks (like revising and editing) and encouraging interactive construction of ideas. (MLH)