Four aspects of computer assisted instruction (CAI) are treated: (1) an introduction to computer literacy and awareness; (2) guidelines for establishing a computer-assisted bilingual instruction site; (3) a description of some existing computer-assisted bilingual projects; and (4) identification of future needs. The first section provides a glossary of computer-related terminology, an outline of uses for computers in bilingual education, and a discussion of the benefits of CAI to bilingual education. The guidelines presented in Part 2 include a discussion of defining needs and objectives; acquiring equipment; acquiring and developing courseware; and managing, supervising, and evaluating. The existing programs in Texas, Illinois, Vermont, and Lima (Peru) are described in the third section. These are primary school level and include programs designed to supplement regular class instruction, remedial programs in various subjects, French and Hmong courseware (Vermont), and ESL supplementary practice materials (Peru). The final section discusses needs for the future in terms of a list developed ten years ago of the critical obstacles to CAI. (AMH)