Selected country papers included in this collection focus on applications of computers in the educational systems of Australia, China, India, Japan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Information for the city of Singapore is also provided. The reports for each country and Singapore include: (1) background information on the development of computers, including infrastructures, policies, plans, programs, research, and training; (2) trends and issues in computer education; and (3) current activities in the area of educational technology. The final paper discusses the impact of microcomputers on less-developed countries and suggests a 14-point plan of action for professional societies in these countries. (JB)