Education has been progressing at a rapid pace ever since educators have been able to harness the power of mobile technology. Open-access learning techniques provide more students with the opportunity to engage in educational opportunities that may have been previously restricted. "Empowering Learners with Mobile Open-Access Learning…

This volume offers a comprehensive, up-to-date, empirical and methodological view over the new scenarios and environments for language teaching and learning recently emerged (e.g. blended learning, e-learning, ubiquitous learning, social learning, autonomous learning or lifelong learning), and also over some of the new approaches to language…

The University of Michigan College of Engineering is providing university-owned equipment and unlimited access for students and faculty in a Computer-Aided Engineering Network (CAEN). The rationale for and operation of the CAEN are discussed. (JN)

Computer use at the Central Campus of the University of Houston has increased dramatically. A new computer system ties in with the university's goal of making the Central Campus primarily a research institution. (Author/MLF)

Examines shortcomings that are not being fully recognized and addressed. For example, computerization tends to increase analytical precision at the sacrifice of accuracy. In addition, the computer has begun to diminish the art while emphasizing the scienctific elements of design. Possible solutions to these and other shortcomings are offered. (JN)

Describes the design and implementation of a simple robot manipulator. The manipulator has three degrees of freedom and is controlled by a general purpose microcomputer. The basis for the manipulator (which costs under $100) is a simple working model of a crane. (Author/JN)

Degrees of freedom analysis, the nature of Sorel's equations and sparsity patterns, equation-tearing strategies, simple and complex separation operations, and the complete tearing method are among the topic areas addressed in this discussion of equilibrium-stage operations, with and without computer applications. (JN)

Examines changes needed in research and education to bring the nation into the new age of computer-integrated manufacturing. Topics addressed include: convergence of research; continuum of research; computer-integrated manufacturing; and need for a science of manufacturing. Also notes steps taken by the National Science Foundation to help solve…

Summarizes the approaches to computer requirements at: (1) Clarkson University; (2) Drexel University; (3) Stevens Institute; and (4) Virginia Tech. Software, hardware, courses, finances, faculty development, and other areas are addressed when applicable. (JN)

This article: (1) outlines the freshman engineering program at Iowa State University; (2) describes recently installed computer facilities; and (3) reviews how course content is changed due to the computer being used as an effective learning tool. (JN)

A Heath/Zenith H/Z-90 personal workstation for a PRIME 550 host computer has been developed. The personal computer-based workstation has local editing capability with automatic upload and download of PRIME files, supports a local printer, and provides backup of files on local floppy disk. (Author)

Describes a computer-assisted scheduling algorithm for college courses and faculty. The method considers such issues as availability of lecturers, preferred times for courses, and time conflicts. Samples of the schedules are included. (JJD)

BITNET is a growing computer network of increasing importance to colleges and universities, research institutions, and the EDUCOM organization. The current status of BITNET, examples of its use, connections to other networks, probable growth path, and the new Network Information Center at EDUCOM are discussed. (JN)

Describes a relatively inexpensive system which allows students in a digital control course hands-on experience in the implementation of control algorithms on a variety of processes. The system uses two computers, one for real time simulation of the process and the other for implementation of the digital control algorithms. (JN)

Describes how a 30,000 student institution of higher learning is installing a campus-wide telecommunications system supporting voice, data, and video applications. Objectives of the telecommunications program and guidelines used in its development are outlined. (JN)