Identifies and discusses specific components of Maria Montessori's educational philosophy and considers what computer based instruction (CBE) might imply for each. Experiences in initiating a CBE program in a first-grade Montessori classroom are also provided. (JN)

Though the Coleman Report stated that factors within the schools seem to affect achievement much less than factors outside the schools, this report suggests that there are strong and consistent achievement gains by students when they are given computer-assisted instruction (CAI) over a reasonable fraction of a school year. Supporting this claim is…

This final report presents a summary and second-year findings of a 2-year project designed to measure the effectiveness of microcomputer instruction on reading and mathematics skills, classroom behavior, general cognitive development, and problem-solving ability of 700 disabled students (ages 3-11) enrolled in four special education schools in New…