This study examines differences in attitudes and anxiety levels toward computers between a group of black high school teachers who had regular exposure to computers (Group II) and a group of who had little or no exposure (Group I). Forty teachers from several Mississippi Delta high schools responded to a questionnaire containing demographic and…

Described is hypermedia including computers, videodisks, and monitors. Classroom and industry applications are discussed. Some criticism and issues involving the hypermedia are summarized. (YP)

Asks whether the computer is another channel of communication, if its interactive qualities make it an information source, or if it is an undefined hybrid. Concludes that computers are neither the medium nor the source but will in the future provide the possibility of a sophisticated interaction between human intelligence and artificial…

Presents the 1990 American Society for Engineering Education award lecture for the Chemical Engineering Division. Following a brief outline of what the computing world includes, the lecture traces computing technology from the early years to milestones, as well as current trends, in both hardware and software development. Highlights the…

Assesses the progress made in computational stylistics over the past 25 years. Discusses theoretical notions of style. Describes certain trends that emerge from relevant articles in conference proceedings and academic journals. Concludes there has been progress in the accumulation of data, the creation of databases and archives, and construction…

This study investigated the effects of constraining freshmen physics students to follow an expert-like approach in analyzing mechanics problems. A computer-based, problem analysis environment was constructed that allowed novices to actively engage in performing a qualitative analysis of problems according to a hierarchy which combined declarative…

A total of 59 papers are compiled into these proceedings. The papers are organized alphabetically by each author's last name. A directory of speakers' names and addresses is included. In the index of this publication, papers are listed by session. General sessions are listed first, followed by 21 regular sessions: (1) "Logo and Music";…

This document provides an introduction to the relationship between the current knowledge of focused and creative thinking and artificial intelligence. A model for stages of focused and creative thinking gives: problem encounter/setting, preparation, concentration/incubation, clarification/generation and evaluation/judgment. While a computer can…

Summarizes the sources, statistical methods, and general findings from the review. Poses findings on specific questions of research. Gives implications of past research for the future. (MVL)

Described are applications of computers in the field of medicine, including patient monitoring, patient treatment, patient imaging, patient therapy, and rehabilitation. (YP)

Asserts that a revolution has been occurring in musicology since the 1970s. Contends that music has change from being only a source of emotion to appearing more open to science and techniques based on computer technology. Describes recent research and other writings about the topic and provides an extensive bibliography. (CFR)

Reports findings of survey of access to, attitudes towards, and knowledge about computers among 262 rural and 2,065 urban secondary students and 37 rural and 665 urban elementary/secondary educators. Shows rural students had more positive attitudes toward computers and greater access to computers. (NEC)

Describes the rapid progress of computer technologies in China. Details the increased role of computers in business. Presents the problem of Chinese characters in computer usage especially in business. Enumerates computer usage in China at this time. Cites the quantity and quality of computer software as a major limitation. (CW)

Presents abstracts from the National Educational Computing Conference held in Dallas, Texas on June 15-17, 1988. Selected topics include: a physical science interactive videodisc project, impact of calculators and computers in secondary math, relationships between graphing and functions, effectiveness of computer use, training science teachers,…

This yearbook includes 28 articles related to teachers and students of mathematics education and their changing roles. Part 1, "New Perspectives on Teaching and Learning," focuses on the relationship between research and practice and suggests a perspective based on the belief that mathematical learning consists of students constructing…