Reports on a study designed to identify factors that influence national use of two popular computer-assisted career guidance systems, DISCOVER and the System of Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI). Suggests that several institutionally based factors determine DISCOVER and SIGI use, including staff competence, organizational dynamics,…

Maintains that music teachers responsible for school computers face problems of security, maintenance, and support. Presents ideas on managing technological resources and equipment. Provides a three-step approach to safegarding the school's investment so that students and teachers can use computers effectively. (CFR)

Compares expert-/novice-based problem-solving behaviors with a Geographic Information Systems program. Uses naturalistic methods to analyze problem-solving strategies for occurrence of thematic elements. Reports that experts relied on logical formulations to query the database while novices used trial-and-error methods and midlevel cognitive…

Describes the Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) guidelines' approach to describing hypertext features. Discusses the rationale behind the design of the tagset and the range of features included in the guidelines. Discusses the relation and integration of TEI mark-up and the HyTime standard. (CFR)

Maintains that one recurring theme in the Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) project has been the need to represent nonhierarchical information in a natural way. Proposes solutions to a variety of related problems. Contends that the examples presented can serve as a useful background for researchers using the TEI guidelines. (CFR)

Describes storyboard software as computer programs with which children can build a story using visuals. Notes the importance of such programs from preliterate or nonreading children. Describes a new storyboard program, "Wiggins in Storyland," and its features. Lists recommended storyboard software programs, with publishers and compatible…

Discusses how using technology in pre-K-3 classrooms (ages 4-9) can expand and enhance learning. Presents suggestions on integrating computers into classroom environments, and gives tips on introducing computer programs to students. Also reviews characteristics of software designed for early learning, and gives a list of software companies and…

Presents a bibliography of 28 items related to the use of computers in history instruction. Focuses on materials dealing with secondary and college-level instruction. Includes 11 German-language items. (CFR)

The Center for Instructional Technology and Training was created by the Washington, DC, public schools in 1983 to provide inservice technology training free of charge to teachers, administrators, and clerical and building staff. The development of the successful program is described and sidebars report what teachers and principals say about it and…

Discusses the various ways computers and related technology are being used in early childhood and elementary settings. Describes different types of educational software, local area networks and telecommunications, and online information services such as CompuServe and Prodigy. Gives examples of online curricular activities and advice on the…

Describes Vitrine 2001, an innovative computer-based learning environment at the Quebec Centre for Research in Educational Computing. Highlights program responses to educational software deficiencies; teachers' limitations in providing appropriate pedagogical support; and the need for support materials to help children get the most out of their…

Investigated the effects of developmental and nondevelopmental computer software on four- and five-year-old children's intelligence, creativity, and self-esteem. Also assessed the effect of supplementing developmental software with related activities. Children exposed to developmental software supplemented with activities had gains in more areas…

Hypertextual ways to think about evaluation are explored, and hypertext computer programs are discussed. Hypertext is useful as a way to search out and link related material. It can help maintain, manipulate, and analyze nonnumerical evaluation data. (SLD)

Through case studies, this article examines how technology can be used as part of intervention strategies with language handicapped children. It discusses theoretical considerations; stimuli, responses, and reinforcements; staff roles; individualization; and software. The need for increased accessibility to computers by speech/language clinicians…

Suggests that the availability and application of good software for microcomputers enhances college teaching methods. Argues that, in population geography classes, spreadsheet programs are especially useful; they are easy to learn and are well suited for manipulating numbers representing demographic variables. Gives a sample template and macro for…