Discusses how LOGO programing language is used in physics teaching at Piedmont Virginia Community College in West Virginia. Also: (1) considers the characteristics of the language which make it attractive in physics teaching; (2) lists sample programs; (3) offers instructional strategies; and (4) presents student reactions. (JN)

Addresses issues related to the use of microcomputers for solving problems. Includes considerations of the impact of software availability, the nature of software for chemical education, general-purpose software, and dedicated software. (JN)

Describes a framework for introducing micro-based computer cartography into college-level courses. The discussion centers on hardware, software, practical considerations, and snags. (RM)

The authors propose three forms of interaction for computer-assisted interactive video: reactive, coactive, and proactive. The three relate to the degree of control that the user has over program content and structure within the capabilities of the technology. Each design is explained at length. (CT)

This 1984 study examines what university administrators are currently scheduling and plan to incorporate in future accounting computer curriculum. Educational administrators expect to maintain or increase computer requirement emphasis in the accounting curriculum. The most frequently stated impediment was lack of computer equipment. (CT)

Discusses the new information possibilities available to educational administrators, pointing out that the most useful role of computers is to provide meaningful data to improve decision making. Outlines a three-phase approach to computerizing school districts. (MD)

Computers have a great number of potential uses at the small college. A survey of the role of software in the effective use of computers is described. Hardware characteristics, spreadsheets, purchasing or developing software, and software information are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Three computer programs are listed for finding binomial probabilities. Other applications and variations are discussed. (MNS)

Lists and describes representative software for Macintosh microcomputers. Included are Apple University Consortium software, word processing software, statistics packages, integrated packages, database management systems, and others. Source of software and costs (when available) are included. (JN)

Describes an experiment which allows students to identify the nature of the time-course for chymotrypsin and to obtain mechanistic information on the two kinetic phases in terms of their concentration dependence. Also describes the computer simulation (available from the author) used in the experiment. (JN)

The author looks at the marketing and the resulting financial payoffs of continuing education offerings that involve the computer. She underscores the demand of organizations and individuals for learning about software for personal computers in her community college district, emphasizing various marketing and programmatic considerations related to…

Outlines the basic uses of computer systems and software programs by school administrators. Describes the different hardware and software needed to accomplish complex school administration. (MD)

Shows how to solve the Diophantine equation (x-squared plus y-squared equals z-cubed) with only one literal symbol. Listings of computer programs used in the solution are included. (JN)

Video games may allow educators to reach children who have never before been incorporated into an educational experience within the confines of school. A distinction is made between types of arcade style games and educational games in Piagetian terms: practice games, symbolic games, games with rules, and games of construction. (LMO)

Discusses the three domains of learning (cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) and the use of each domain in writing educational objectives for home economics. Also examines elements to consider when selecting software to foster higher levels of learning. (CT)