Discussion of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) focuses on its applicability to computer records. Agency practices to ensure access to information are considered; requests, litigation, and administrative appeals that have helped clarify the FOIA are described; and computer software, electronic mail, computer programing, and requested formats…

A microcomputer program that computes statistical power for analyses performed by multiple regression/correlation is described. The program features a spreadsheet-like interface, outputting the effect size and value of power corresponding to the input parameters, including predictor variables, sample size, alpha, and error type. (TJH)

The U.S. Department of Defense has begun using its buying power to enforce standards on the vendors and contractors of automatic data processing hardware and software. An example of this, the Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) program, is described, and how it will affect electronic publishing systems is discussed. (five…

Discusses research evidence for not including microcomputers in preschool environments; develops a theoretical base favoring computer use in early childhood that includes views of Papert, Piaget, Erikson, and competence development; and offers directions for software development through a review and description of successful microworld programs.…

A computerized transfer credit evaluation system designed for the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Boston campuses is described, focusing on system operation. The application software was designed for a local area network permitting multiple-user access but can run on a personal computer. Technical aspects of the hardware and software are…

Discussion of shyness and how it affects performance focuses on a training program that was designed to assist trainers in reducing shyness and in-building interpersonal competence. A questionnaire and other methods to help identify shyness are described, and HyperCard software that organized and presented exercises for treatment is explained. A…

The computer and its attendant software, in combination with cooperative learning principles, provide all students, regardless of English-language proficiency level, greater opportunities for peer communication than are available within the traditional classroom setting. (IAH)

Critiques the assessment of computer-assisted career guidance systems by Sampson et al. (CE 521 972), stating that the conceptual framework was sound and well developed and criteria were based on recognized experts. Limitations of the study are the assumption of equivalent effectiveness and the use of a checklist for comparing the systems. (SK)

The framework for an ideal computer-assisted career guidance system is a combination of a decision support system and an expert system. Such a system takes into account individual differences in all relevant dimensions and guides the user to the relevant information in the shortest way. (SK)

Finds the feature-cost analysis method (Sampson et al., CE 521 972) a useful tool, but suggests that users need to determine which criteria are most important to them on the basis of a needs assessment. (SK)

Synthesizes critiques of the computer-assisted career guidance system selection guidelines (CE 521 972) in terms of system and feature effects, qualitative features, benefits, and costs. Presents implications for practitioners, researchers, system developers, and policy makers. (SK)

Presents teaching variations with a word-processing package and related tools that enable teachers to develop different computer-writing pedagogies for their distinct contexts: traditional classroom, computer lab, or some combination of both. Emphasizes that teachers who re-envision teaching with regard to available technology can create dynamic…

Uses four case studies to explore four areas in which computers affect the process of tutoring other writers: tutor-to-client dialogue; macrostructural revision; surface editing; and printing. Shows how the computer has some unexpected catalytic effects on human interactions. (MM)

The integrated compiler of the Turbo Pascal environment allows the execution of a completed program independent of the developed environment and with greater execution speed, in comparison with LOGO. Conversion table of turtle-graphic commands for the two languages is presented. (Author/YP)

This article develops an algorithm to find all solutions to the problem, making all sums of a hexagram's nine lines the same. It shows how to exploit the geometric structure of the hexagram and its group of automorphisms. (YP)