Explains how a microcomputer can save a classroom reading teacher's time by producing, administering, and scoring cloze tests. (AEA)

Presents survey results on the use of computers by community colleges in terms of systems employed, services provided, administrative uses, and levels of instructional use. Supplies charts showing past, current, and projected instructional computer usage. (DMM)

Relates experiences in using computers and microcomputers in teaching history. Reviews the value of the computers in testing, record keeping, reporting, and advising. Cites benefits for instructors and students. (DMM)

To explode seven common myths about computers in the classroom, the authors explore some of the limitations and strengths of computers in education. They conclude that the computer should not be shunned as a "bogeyman" but should be used as an aid in achieving the overall goals of education. (Author/SJL)

A five-phase study was conducted to evaluate all major computer systems used in writing IEPs (individualized education programs) in California. A "manual" sample composed of four Special Education Local Planning Agencies (SELPAs) that did not use computers was surveyed and responses compared with SELPAs that did use computers. An analysis of…

Computer applications in South African schools are described in this five-paper collection of journal articles, which covers a range of projects from primary school and university elementary arithmetic to more sophisticated applications in physics, chemistry, and biochemistry. "Implementation of a System of Computer-Assisted Instruction in…

Lists ways that computer-managed instruction can help teachers, especially teachers using "outcome-based learning" methods. (Author/JM)

This two volume report presents descriptions of LOGO-S, an interactive programming language expressly designed for education, and the portable LOGO system, a computer software development. The modular structure of LOGO, along with its simple but powerful extension features, is naturally suited to problem solving in many problem domains with…

Discusses the advantages of using computer managed instruction (CMI) at all grade levels for record keeping, testing, and providing pupils with formative evaluation and diagnostic feedback. Several CMI software packages for use on different microcomputers, including authoring systems, are described and their prices are given. (EAO)

Summarizes the characteristics and special features in a variety of mainframe, minicomputer, and microcomputer systems; discusses the applicability of each in school instruction; provides information about hardware, instructional capabilities, courses, and curricula available from computer manufacturers/publishers; and discusses future uses and…

This paper offers an historical perspective as to why teachers may be reluctant to accept new technologies, and what might persuade them to use computers in their classrooms. The analysis also suggests some methods for minimizing the inhibiting factors and maximizing the acceptance of computers in elementary and secondary school settings.…

This paper lists 25 objectives which computer-using teachers have designated as important for job success, and presents 11 relevant tasks to serve as a basis for practice and assessment of the objectives. These tasks deal with instructional planning, question episodes, lesson evaluation, tutorial computer assisted instruction, drill and practice,…

This brief description of the Department of Defense Dependents Schools' (DoDDS) computer education program is intended to provide direction for and to stimulate development of computer applications in elementary and secondary schools administered by DoDDS. This 3-dimensional program consists of (1) computer instruction, including both computer…

This survey conducted for the National Institute of Education reports the use of computers in U.S. public schools in the areas of instructional computing, student accounting, management of educational resources, research, guidance, testing, and library applications. From a stratified random sample of 1800 schools in varying geographic areas and…

An article on applications of personal computers for the learning disabled presents the rationale and components of a special education systems approach. A model for organizing information is followed by a review of personal computers as instructional management tools. Examples are cited of computer assisted individualized education program…