Suggestions are made for choosing microcomputers for instructional design. Elements discussed include hardware (system components, selection procedures, operations and hardware); equipment suppliers; software development (database management, simulation); and implementation (acquisition of hardware, probable difficulties). (CT)

Eighty-three industrial cooperative training teachers (89.25 percent of sample) responded to a survey of the possible uses of microcomputers in industrial education and preservice and inservice needs for training in their use. More than one-third already use microcomputers for inventory control and student record keeping; teacher training and…