The guide discusses the role of computers in the English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classroom, drawing heavily on the experiences of the Arlington (Virginia) Education and Employment Program (REEP). After an introductory section, chapters address these topics in brief articles written by practitioners: initial considerations in program design (the benefits and challenges of technology, learner attitudes about computer use); computers and language learning (what computers offer immigrants and refugees, adults and computer literacy, types of software, organizing and using software, technology as a writing tool, integrating technology into curriculum and practice); student orientation to computers (beginning level students, computer literacy instruction, World Wide Web site orientation); the Internet and its use (integration into adult ESL learning, useful Web sites for this population, Web sites on welfare reform and services); and sources of further information. (MSE) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)