Discusses the question of whether one must know how to program in order to make the most effective use of the computer in language classes. Looks at four computer languages which may be of interest to language teachers who want to learn programing: BASIC, assembler, high-level languages, and authoring systems. (SED)

Presents the results of a recent survey of microcomputer use in economics departments in United Kingdom universities and polytechnic schools. The BBC B and IBM PC were the first and second most popular machines, respectively. Eighty-five per cent of the use was secretarial with Wordstar and Wordwise being the most popular word processing packages.…

Outlines a set of criteria for use by teachers in selecting and evaluating educational software. (FL)

Presents 12 points to consider before buying computer software and includes an annotated list of software for use at the secondary school level. (HOD)

Offers guidelines developed by the Computer Technology and Reading Committee of the International Reading Association that encourage the effective use of technology in reading classrooms. (HOD)

The computer can be an effective mathematics teaching tool when combined with concrete learning materials. To be used properly in the classroom, the computer should emphasize thinking skills rather than repetitive drill and practice. (DF)

Asks whether students who create computer programs with LOGO and those who use reading software with speech synthesis profit more than they would with a teacher. (CRH)

Shows how a simple spreadsheet program can be used to teach calculus concepts more effectively through simultaneous use of review questions and instructions, actual manipulation of data and formulas, and visual illustration of results. Concepts illustrated include the difference quotient and derivation of a function; difference and differential;…

Hardware and software requirements for setting up a microcomputer-based laboratory for an undergraduate psychology course in research methodology are discussed. (Author/RM)

Discusses the market for computer-based training (CBT) programs, the distribution and marketing of these programs, why CBT is different from other training products for corporate customers, evaluating CBT programs, the competition between CBT and video, and corporations wanting customized training programs. (CT)

Describes how students set up a database or collection of favorite poems on the classroom computer. (HTH)

Twelve elementary children with reading and writing difficulties substantially improved their reading and writing skills and strategies through a microcomputer project. Four software factors in successful applications were noted, including the use of microcomputers to lower risks encountered in making errors. (CL)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using computer programs in foreign language instruction and what factors to consider in choosing quality software programs that are relevant to the school's educational criteria and the needs of the students. These factors include computer talents, program style, and program personality. (SED)

Describes the author's interest in computers and video games and how they enhance the creative processes of himself and his son. Also includes three Atari programs in BASIC. (CRH)

Ten teacher guidelines for selecting computer software programs for learning disabled students are outlined. (JW)