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Lyman, Elisabeth R. – 1981
Important events and information about the PLATO system featured in this document include a short history of the development of the PLATO system, a list of the PLATO project's financial supporters, a chronological rundown of highlights in PLATO's history, and an extensive bibliography of resources about PLATO published between 1961 and 1981. A map…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Educational History, Financial Support
Lyman, Elisabeth R. – 1980
Important events and information about the PLATO system featured in this document include a short history of the development of the PLATO system, a list of the PLATO project's financial supporters, a chronological rundown of highlights in PLATO's history, and an extensive bibliography of resources about PLATO published between 1961 and 1979. A map…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Educational History, Financial Support
Peer reviewedPagliaro, Louis A. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1983
A discussion on the history of computer aided instruction (CAI) in the classroom is presented. The presentation includes Pressey's teaching machines to microcomputers and their possible effects on the classroom. (TLJ)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational History, Microcomputers, Program Effectiveness
Vannatta, Glen D. – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1981
The evolution of computers for instructional purposes in the Indianapolis Public Schools system is traced through a look at the progress of the system from the transporting of students to a college computer facility for instruction to the current explosion of microcomputers. Major problems involved teacher training, acquisition of equipment, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedLiao, Tai-Chu – Educational and Training Technology International, 1989
Discusses the historical development of educational technology in China and describes current concerns and practices. Topics discussed include the inadequacy of the present educational system; implementing educational technology; the need for theoretical studies; the need for integration of hardware and software; distance education; individualized…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Distance Education, Educational History
Hebenstreit, Jacques – 1986
This overview of the use of computers in education begins by tracing the history of the development of computer programs for instruction in three developed countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Significant research and programs, general trends, the current situation, plans, and problems in each of the countries are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software
Hallworth, H. J.; Brebner, Ann – 1980
This overview of computer assisted instruction (CAI) traces the development and use of computers in learning and instruction and describes some current CAI projects including PLATO, CDC PLATO, TICCIT, and others at Stanford University and the Computer Curriculum Corporation, and in Chicago, Los Nietos (California), Minnesota, Europe, and Canada.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs, Developmental Disabilities
