Describes a course within the traditional organization of a typical school of business that will help students acquire the ability to write with the use of the computer. Reports that, although students acquired considerable word-processing skills, they made little improvement in report-writing skills and knowledge of writing theory. (PRA)

Lists supplementary materials cited in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database that can help social studies teachers use computers effectively in the classroom. Provides

Four activities which illustrate the use of manipulative materials and computers in problem solving at the elementary level are presented. Each activity discusses large group activity and a computer activity. (CW)

Illustrated is the use of spreadsheet programs for implementing finite difference numerical simulations of chromatography as an instructional tool in a separations course. Discussed are differential equations, discretization and integration, spreadsheet development, computer requirements, and typical simulation results. (CW)

Describes a writing project for middle school students in which they learn about the writing process by creating "choose your own adventure" stories. (MG)

A pilot program at an upstate New York school district involved 11 middle school students identified as at risk. Basic program elements included the following: (1) placement of students with the regular group; (2) increased on-on-one contact between students and adults; (3) positive involvement of parents; (4) use of computers; and (5) team…

Contends that, although computers are used frequently in undergraduate experimental design and statistics courses, they also can be used in courses with different instructional objectives. Describes a course designed to teach the roles of professional psychologists through the use of computers. (CFR)

Uses computers to help students identify variables controlling pendulum period. A program written in BASIC for the Apple computer is provided. The activities are useful for developing science skills, mathematics skills, and computer skills. (PR)

Contends that keyboard synthesizers can be used effectively in the music education classroom because they are instruments more than they are technological tools. Describes an elementary music program that uses synthesizers throughout the K-6 curriculum. Includes diagrams of classrooms arranged to use computerized keyboards incorporated with other…

Contends that there is a large and enthusiastic audience for introductory music courses at the college level. Describes a one-semester basic music course for non-music majors with three basic components: informing, listening, and performing. Concludes that this experience provides singular opportunity for many students to learn about music. (CFR)

Argues that music educators must begin to use computers in classroom management and instruction. Discusses the results of the Michigan Computer Music Survey that indicated that 50% of band and orchestra instructors were using computers in their work. Provides suggestions for purchasing and using computers in music education. (CFR)

Examines effects of several mediating factors (experimenter and partner sex, sex typing, and past experience) on a computer-interaction task completed by 154 male and 223 female college students in dyads. Computer experience is related to computer experience for all students. Findings support the expected pattern of male advantage but highlight…

A survey of 381 rural special educators indicates that computers are not well integrated in reading, spelling, or writing curricula. When students do use computers, they use them by themselves in the resource room or special classroom for reinforcement activities. Assistive devices are, for the most part, unavailable. (Author/KS)

Presents the Forage Manager spreadsheet, developed as a forage management teaching tool to integrate agronomic, livestock, and cost data to demonstrate the impact of forage management on livestock production costs. Teaching applications, examples involving agronomic data and conventional agronomic evaluation, and limitations of the program are…

Analyzes the applicability to mathematics and science education of geographic information systems. Gives examples of possible applications involving aerosol detection in the atmosphere, verification of satellite images, and the Kidnet Project. Sketches out a research agenda and describes needed characteristics of the software when applied to…