Computers and Education: the software production problem

Following an analysis of the stages in software production this paper argues that team production remains the only satisfactory method of providing high quality software but that the key to a higher quantity of reasonable quality computer-assisted learning production lies in the development of support technology adequate to permit individual teachers to develop software within their existing curriculum framework. Three promising approaches—software toolboxes, CAL program shells and software CAL analysts—are described.     

Traditional tales

Rachel Theilheimer teaches early childhood education at Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York City. Josh R. Allen is a fifth-grader at Dows Lane Elementary School in Irvington, NY, where Rena I. R. Allen is in first grade.