The bibliography is divided into three sections:
Introductory Guide to Technology Planning; An-
Bibliography of Software Resources and
Web Sites; and Appendices. All three sections are well organized and easy to understand. Clear explanations of how to use the resource are given at the beginning. The software and Internet sites are rated according to the CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks). For schools using the CLB system, this makes it quick and convenient to search for resources that are level-appropriate. Even schools not using the CLB will find the rating system useful in selecting resources.

       Section one, the Introductory Guide to Technology Planning, consists of five articles and a Glossary of Computer Terms. The articles are excellent reading for ESL professionals who may be considering using computers, or who are already using computers with their students. Many of the issues discussed commonly arise when computer assisted language learning is implemented at an ESL school. The articles help teachers and administrators to consider the objectives of using computers in the ESL classroom and how the classroom and computer exercises relate to each other. The guidelines for purchasing hardware and software are general enough to be used by anyone interested in purchasing a computer. An excellent list of web resources with computer information follows. This article could easily be made into a classroom exercise for advanced students who are interested in researching or purchasing computers. The glossary at the end of section one is a comprehensive list of computer terms.  It is organized into five sections: General Computer Terms, Internet Terms, Word Processing Terms, Categories of

       Section two, the Annotated Bibliography of Software Resources and Web Sites, contains 264 different resources reviewed for this project. Each resource is a record which consists of a front and back page with the information divided into several sections. Side one of each record has a clear description of the product, a brief review, a CLB rating in each of the skill areas, a description of the features of the software, plus a rating for Canadian content, general content, and technical user level for both teacher and student. Side two of each record tells the computer equipment specifications, the format the product is available in, the software category, the product type and cost, and ordering information. Background information on the terminologies, categories and rating systems used in the annotated bibliography are clearly Explained at the beginning of the print version. Examples of how to use the resource are also included.

       Section three is the index to the computer resources reviewed. It is actually a collection of several index lists. The lists are divided in several ways. Perhaps the most helpful are the lists divided according to skill area. From these lists you can quickly scan for resources available for listening/ speaking, reading, writing and literacy level resources.

       Whether you are already using computers or are planning to implement a computer component into your school's curriculum, this book is a wonderful resource. It makes the search for software and Web Sites quick and easy. If you have not had the opportunity to look at the annotated bibliography you can go to the web site at http://www.obe.edu.on.ca/esl to view it. The records there aren't complete however. To get all the information you will need either the print version or the database, but it's a fantastic starting point and easy to navigate.