Designed to assist teachers who are not familiar with computer applications in elementary education, this guide provides information on personal skill development, computer terminology, software organization and evaluation, and troubleshooting. A tentative set of computer education objectives is outlined, and examples and strategies for effective classroom use are provided. Various programs and applications are detailed, including computer-assisted learning, simulation programs, problem solving and flowcharting, LOGO, word processing, keyboarding, database management, telecommunications and electronic mail, and electronic spreadhseets. The text includes one article reprinted from The Computing Teacher and is supplemented by worksheets for student use, charts, diagrams, and illustrations. Lists of eight recommended magazines and journals, 32 recommended software programs, and 14 recommended books are also provided. (EW)