Discusses the use of computers in Swedish schools. Focuses on: (1) instruction concerning computers and their use in society; (2) use of computers in schools to modernize teaching content in various subjects; and (3) uses of computers as an aid to learning. (Author/JN)

Described are the developments of a computing environment, the general training in the use of information technology, the training of specialists in computer science and engineering, and the use of information technology as an aid in the education process at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. (RH)

Presents a brief overview of the school organization in Sweden and summarizes the results of large-scale computer experiments conducted during the last five years. Focuses on mathematics. (DC)

The mStar environment for distributed education utilizes the World Wide Web and IP-multicast to enable teacher-student collaboration over large geographic distances. Several educational projects, spanning secondary school courses to company internal training have deployed the mStar environment. This paper reports on experiences gained over a year…

The Swedish National Board of Education sent a study group to the United States to collect information concerning trends on the educational uses of computers and, drawing upon what was learned on the trip to America, to determine the future role of computers in Swedish education. Visits were made to approximately 20 American institutions such as…