Examines the types of history software has been produced in Europe. Questions the quality of the programs and how far the didactic theory of computer assisted learning in history has advanced. Concludes with an appendix of over 100 commerically available pieces of history software. (BSR)

Compares test-generating programs which accompany six different college-level history textbooks. Points out the basic features and usefulness of each. The test-generating programs reviewed are the Norton Testing System, Brownstone Research Group, two versions of Microtest, Floppy Disk Test Item Files, and Computest Microcomputer Testing System.…

Discusses the increasing interest in CD-ROM as a publishing medium and learning tool, explores its potential and practicality in computer-assisted language learning (CALL), and suggests that CALL software developers should create avenues for cooperation, establish a clearinghouse for information and ideas about CD-ROM, and encourage…

Describes hypertext, a significantly different form of data retrieval, and gives an example of how it might be used in computer-based training. Hypertext software is discussed, including TextPro and KnowledgePro; the relationship between hypertext and expert systems is explored; and a hypertext document, PC-Hypertext, is described. (LRW)

Focuses on the selection and evaluation of courseware for use with a reading program. Gives examples of courseware to support the ideas presented, together with a sample checklist for software evaluation. (FL)

Described is a series of five related microcomputer-based laboratory analysis programs that are used by students in a college calculus-based physics course. With minor modifications these programs, which are written in BASIC, could be used in most beginning undergraduate laboratory science courses. (RH)

Described are various forms of Programmed, Inquiry, Learning, or Teaching (PILOT) language and how it can be used to help educators create low-cost high quality computer-assisted instruction. Advantages and disadvantages of PILOT are considered. (RH)

Describes and reviews "systeme-D," a foreign language microcomputer software package that provides support for composition writing in French. The software's pedagogical philosophy, programming, usability, technical ease, teaching use, intended audience, learning use, and related research are discussed. (CB)

This issue discusses the relevance of microcomputers to evaluation research and program evaluation. The relevance of software designed to aid in making decisions, establishing relations through statistical analysis, and gathering information is emphasized. The relevance of hardware, word processing, and teaching is also discussed. (BS)

A computer program and simulations that can be used to help college economics students understand dynamic economic processes are described. (RM)

Describes clientele who could benefit from software being developed at University of Iowa for writing effective prose; what these authoring tools do and how they work; and design standards likely to produce a successful product. The software's design scheme, general design principles and objectives, and educational potential are discussed. (MBR)

Investigates 75 college students' opinions of computer-based melodic dictation instruction versus similar classroom instruction. A 35-item questionnaire assessed hardware, software, pacing, and instructional other variables. Results showed problems with PLATO hardware and the Melodic Dictation Computerized Instruction (MEDICI) software. Instrument…

Examines a variety of computer software uses and possible effects they can have on social studies instruction, using programs as mediating devices and tools. Concludes that the computer can assist implementation of essential objectives in the social studies curriculum. (TRS)

Teachers often have difficulty finding the time to develop or find quality software for classroom use. One solution to this problem is to have advanced microcomputer students produce software. Suggestions for teachers to use in implementing microcomputers into the classroom are offered. (DF)

Presented is an interactive Applesoft BASIC program that graphically demonstrates the central limit theorem. It can be used as the basis of a lab to illustrate the main conclusions of the theorem. (MNS)