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Champaigne, John R. – 1980
The paper projects the purpose of future learning assistance centers (LACs) at the college level, and discusses trends and goals which will enable the learning center to fulfill its purpose. In 20 years the features of a LAC will include individualized instruction and learning, more control by the learner, changes in traditional grading and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Trends, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Spain, Tom – Electronic Learning, 1984
Discusses benefits and pitfalls of networking or disk-sharing in computer labs where microcomputers are connected to a central disk drive which runs one program for all microcomputers at one time. Copyright and software compatibility from educators' and publishers' perspectives, costs, time factors, and educational objectives are included in the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Copyrights, Costs
Smith, Richard; Kauffman, Draper – Electronic Education, 1985
Discusses microcomputer network benefits; points out their current shortcomings in the areas of software availability and legal use, required equipment, and vendor reliability; describes how to set up a worthwhile specialized network despite these shortcomings; and outlines reasons for expecting networks to play a larger future role in education.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Costs, Design Requirements
Moore, Dennis – 1983
The computer applications that hold most promise for writers form a large class of utility programs, including word processing and text editing. However, the computer can pose some problems for the student in the writing center. What proportion of writing center students arrive ready to work at the keyboard? Will learning to type present special…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedStanley, Ron – Community College Journal, 1992
Explores the use of local area networks (LAN's) in learning laboratories and how they are improving learning outcomes for certain student populations (e.g., deaf and developmental students). Describes how LAN's alter the instructor's role and how instructors can manage student-driven classrooms. Offers guidance on implementing a network system.…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction
Schiffman, Shirl S. – Educational Technology, 1986
This first of two articles presents eight examples of what software infusion (SI) looks like in actual practice in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and learning laboratories. An analysis of SI characteristics demonstrated in the examples is presented to bring the definition of SI into focus. (MBR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Oglesby, Cynthia Hall – 1986
This proposal for the creation of a computer-assisted instructional (CAI) laboratory in a middle school in Oklahoma City emphasizes the need for such facilities to provide remedial instruction and improve student motivation as a means of reducing the number of students in the district dropping out of school before graduation. Intended for use by…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
