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Moore, John W., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1981
Supplies short descriptions of several computer applications in the college science classroom and laboratory, including: applications; interfacing and data collection with the TRS-80; programs for activity corrections in acid/base and precipitation titration curve calculations; computer-assisted data analysis of enzyme kinetics; and microcomputer…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Schroeder, Raymond E. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
Reports that by using several features of the PLATO computer aided instruction system, students in Illinois and Hawaii who were taking similar courses were able to communicate with each other and conduct topical discussions through computer conferencing. This technique has a variety of applications and is available at different sites. (DC)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Media, Educational Technology, Higher Education

Hybert, Peter R. – Performance Improvement, 2000
Focuses on decisionmaking about delivery media, and introduces CADDI's Performance-based, Accelerated, Customer-Stakeholder-driven Training & Development(SM) (PACT) Processes for training and development (T&D). Describes the media decisions that correspond with the design three levels of PACT: Curriculum Architecture Design, Modular Curriculum…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Educational Media
Thorkildsen, Ron – 1982
The Interactive Videodisc for Special Education Technology Project being conducted at Utah State University is developing and field testing a system to provide computer-assisted instruction to mentally handicapped students. The system combines an industrial videodisc player, an Apple II microcomputer with two floppy disc drives, a color monitor…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education
Bossert, William H.; Oettinger, Anthony G. – 1971
One of the objectives of Project TACT is to determine the potential of a gamut of educational media. The working papers in this set have a basis in pictorial information produced through computer graphics. These papers are intended to serve as a basis for sharpening questions, delineating the context within which the answers might be significant,…
Descriptors: Communications, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
Freiwald, Wendy D. – 1997
This paper presents a review of the literature regarding use of computers in elementary social studies and a rationale of how computer usage aligns with the constructivist approach to education. Computer use in elementary social studies can be divided into three broad categories: (1) instructional software; (2) productive software; and (3)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education

Neale, S. G. – Computers and Education, 1979
In response to interest from geography teachers in the United Kingdom, isoline drawing and surface drawing programs have been made available to them through an interface program in BASIC. The software has proved to be a successful aid in the teaching of geography. (Author/CMV)
Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software

Chignell, Mark H.; Lacy, Richard M. – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 1991
The Jefferson Notebook system, based on a model of integrated research and instruction, is a computer program to aid in creation of hypertext instructional materials. It is currently used in college writing and academic courses. Its authoring features allow teachers to build instructional resources and integrate research and writing. (MSE)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Oriented Programs, Courseware, Educational Media
Haney, Michael R. – 1982
Microcomputers can perform two distinct functions in high school science classes, providing computer-assisted instruction and serving as tools in experimentation. This report describes a project based on three premises: that science is primarily the process of examining, modeling, and understanding nature; that the best way to learn science is by…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Media, High Schools
Hatfield Polytechnic (England). – 1975
This is a general information document describing the Hertfordshire Computer Managed Mathematics Project funded over a four-year period by the National Development Programme in Computer Assisted Learning. Its aims were to develop a two-year course for all-ability 11-to 13-year-old pupils and to implement a computer system to serve the course. This…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Media, Individualized Instruction

Benedek, Andras – Educational Media International, 1994
The development of educational technology media in Hungarian secondary education is discussed in terms of changing general pedagogical requirements; the influence of interactivity on teaching procedures; training teachers and developing educational media; and new statutory frameworks. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development, Educational Legislation, Educational Media

Edwards, John S. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1980
The most common functions of computer-assisted testing are item-banking, in which test items are collected and stored; test-construction, specifying item attributes and determining information required for identification of the test; and test scoring. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science

Pogue, Richard E. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1980
An authoring system obviates the need for programing in the development of computer-assisted instructional materials. Options for a variety of educational strategies are preprogramed, allowing the developer to concentrate on curricular concerns rather than software considerations. (RJG)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
Guide to Software Selection Resources: Part One. Educational Technology Resources in New York State.
Mojkowski, Charles – 1983
First in a series designed to provide teachers and administrators with a reference tool for identifying, evaluating, and selecting software for use in computer-based teaching and learning, this guide describes those resources available through the New York State Education Department and regional services throughout New York. The activities and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Courseware

Lunney, David; Morrison, Robert C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1981
Details the use of measuring instruments, computer terminals, and other high technology laboratory aids for the visually handicapped chemistry student. Use of these aids at East Carolina University is also described. (CS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers