Chapter 1: Computers and Technology for Instruction: Enhancing Effective Learning Time Effective Learning Time Educational Media and Instruction Roles of the Computer Unique Contributions of the Computer Examples of Computers and ELT Skepticism about Computers in Education Summary and Overview References Chapter 2: Classroom Applications of the Computer Introduction Information Sources Tutorials Drills Simulations Arcade Games Creativity Programs Tool Applications Assistive Devices Modes of Computer Use Effects of Computer Use Computers and Teaching Styles Summary References Chapter 3: How Do Computers Enhance Learning? Introduction Mastery Learning Direct Instruction and Active Teaching Overlearning Memory Skills Peer Tutoring Cooperative Learning Monitoring Student Progress Student Misconceptions Prerequisite Knowledge and Skills Immediate Feedback Parental Involvement Learning Styles Classroom Management Teacher Questions Study and Thinking Skills Scaffolded Instruction Homework Transfer of Learning Phases of Learning Summary References Chapter 4: Computer Literacy and Curriculum Development Introduction Computer Literacy Goals and Objectives Keyboarding Skills The Regular Curriculum Examples Summary References Chapter 5: Using the Internet in the Classroom What Is the Internet? Finding Things on the Internet How to Get Connected to the Internet Search Engines Newsgroups and Message Boards Email Instant Messages Chat Rooms Building Your Own Web Site Netiquette Internet Tools Examples of What Students Can Do with the Internet Examples of What Teachers Can Do with the Internet Critical Problems in Education Specific Curriculum Areas Hobbies and Interests Dangers of Using the Internet References Chapter 6. Problems in Acquiring and Using Computer Technology Resistance to Computers The Digitial Divide New Developments in Computer Technology Selecting Software for Instruction Integrating Software into the Curriculum The Entire Lesson - Off-Computer Activities Software Expense Sharing and Disseminating Software Acquiring Computers Maintaining Computers Training Teachers to Use Computers Where to Put Computers Supervising the Computers Teacher Directed Use of Computers Using the Computer with Large Groups Using the Computer with Small Groups Negative Effects of Computer Use Summary References  Chapter 7. Computer Hardware: What's There and How to Choose It Microcomputer Systems Major Brands of Computers Printers Other Peripheral Devices How to Select Hardware Summary References Chapter 8. Software Tools for Both Students and Teachers Word Processing Word Processing Aids Database Management Programs Electronic Spreadsheets Suites and Integrated Packages Idea Organizers Computerized Reference Materials Graphics and Animation Software Desktop Publishing Presentation Software Audio and Sound Effects Software Multimedia Authoring Systems Hypermedia Authoring Systems CD-ROM and Laserdisc Technology Other Developments Summary References Chapter 9. Software Tools for Teachers Test Generators Gradebooks Management Systems Shell Programs Non-Educational Computer Tools for Educators Summary References   Glossary