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Case, Karl E.; Fair, Ray C. – American Economic Review, 1985
The macroeconomic model in Ray C. Fair's textbook, "Specification, Estimation, and Analysis of Macroeconometric Models" (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1984), has been programed to run on a personal computer. The model consists of 128 equations. The model's potential for use as a teaching tool is discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Economics Education, Higher Education
Schenk, Robert E. – 1980
Intended for use with college students in introductory macroeconomics or American economic history courses, these two computer simulations of two basic macroeconomic models--a simple Keynesian-type model and a quantity-theory-of-money model--present largely incompatible explanations of the Great Depression. Written in Basic, the simulations are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Economics Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials

Carroll, Catherine E. – Social Studies Review, 1986
Reviews the benefits of computer simulation in social studies. Provides a lesson plan for using Lincoln's Decision, a simulation by Educational Activities. (JDH)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Lesson Plans

Cassidy, Joan E. – CALICO Journal, 1983
The history and direction of foreign language instruction are briefly outlined, and the place of computer-assisted instruction is discussed. Special mention is made of the need and opportunities for individualizing instruction, equipment options for teaching, advantages and disadvantages of computer-based instruction, and the learning management…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Individualized Instruction, Second Language Instruction

Cousins, Jack E. – Social Studies, 1984
Reviewed are four simulations, two of which use microcomputers, which can provide secondary students with important analytical concepts by which presidential elections may be followed. The simulations are Elect 1 and 2, Hat in the Ring, Coalition, and Hail to the Chief. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elections, Instructional Materials, Presidents

Oscarson, David J. – Journal of Epsilon Pi Tau, 1982
Describes the design and application of a microprocessor simulation using BASIC for formal training of technicians and managers and as a management tool. Illustrates the utility of the modular approach for the instruction and practice of decision-making techniques. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Decision Making Skills, Industrial Training, Industry

Schug, Mark C.; Kepner, Henry S., Jr. – Social Studies, 1984
Some of the advantages of using computer simulations in social studies are examined, and criteria to help social studies teachers select worthwhile social studies simulations are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Material Evaluation

Taylor, Peter – Economics, 1985
Two computer programs that simulate the multiplier and accelerator processes are described. The simulations can be used in college-level economics classes or by pupils using their own personal computers at home. Very little knowledge of programing is required to implement the simulations. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Economics, Economics Education

Collyer, Charles E. – Teaching of Psychology, 1984
Five ways the computer can be used in psychology courses to teach thinking are described: using the computer to replace things that already work (e.g., a tachistoscope); programing the computer; simulating specialized procedures and situations; providing behavior to be observed and described; and posing problems for analysis and solution. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Higher Education, Problem Solving
Hudson, C. Jordan – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1980
The author discusses the impact of the computer upon education and describes specific applications of automation for agricultural education, including drill and practice, testing, simulation, and student records maintenance. (SK)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Games, Microcomputers
Ahl, David H. – Teacher, 1980
The author suggests the computer simulation game as a powerful motivational and teaching tool in many grades and subject areas. He briefly describes a few social studies and science computer simulation games. (SJL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Instruction
Friedland, James – 1973
Described is the computer simulation program "PH." The program consists of three different laboratory investigations dealing with the pH specificity of enzymes. The purpose of the program is to enable tenth- to twelfth-grade students to determine a possible explanation for pH specificity in an experimental, but mathematical, fashion.…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Assisted Instruction, Game Theory

Anderson, David E. – Simulation and Games, 1982
Describes a computer game used in an introductory experimental psychology class which simulates in a few months the activities of years of effort in a research laboratory. Ideas on developing new computer based simulation games are included. (Author/JJD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Experimental Psychology, Higher Education

Lester, Paul – Journalism Educator, 1989
Examines the effectiveness of paper versions and computer versions of 10 ethical situations posed for student photojournalists. Finds that in-depth situations presented through computer software can give students more information on photojournalism ethics than 2-sentence scenarios on paper. (MS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Ethical Instruction, Ethics

Wiley, Gay – Journalism Educator, 1989
Describes instructor-developed exercises for Hypercard stacks on news gathering simulations and stylebook quizzes, as well as a practical use for Hypercard in the "real world." (MS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Higher Education, Journalism Education