Delineates primary criteria for choosing a computer for instructional functions, such as computer literacy development; hands-on experience; new content or skills teaching; enrichment and remediation; and alternate learning strategies. Discusses memory size, programing and authoring languages, service warranties and maintenance, user networks, and…

Explores primary steps in finding, selecting, and evaluating software for instructional applications. Cites directories of commercial vendors; periodicals that provide software announcements and reviews; and guides to assist in courseware selection and evaluation. (DMM)