Briefly describes two computer simulations for teaching chemistry: the first involves a decision-making simulation in the context of the development of a mining operation; the second consists of an attempt to invest a limited sum of money to make enough energy to meet predicted energy needs in the U.K. for several decades in the future. (VT)

Explains the role of authoring languages in the development of courseware material for use in computer-assisted instruction and describes examples available on small, medium, and large computers with emphasis on the language/author interface. Briefly considers authoring language evaluation, system integration, and distribution of courseware. 82…

Discusses a computer-assisted instruction authoring aid called PROFORMA which converts ordinary text into output on a computer screen in a format which contains, as desired, framed tables, reverse video, boldface print, moving text, and question-and-answer sequences. Use of PROFORMA in the teaching of French is discussed. (Author/JJD)

Presents an overview of Instructional Programming System, an authoring tool used for production of programs for computer-assisted instruction, including its language, structure, and mode of operations. Illustrative examples of use and results of initial investigations of its potential as tool in open-learning environment are given. Eighteen…

Discusses developments in computer education at the elementary secondary level in Tasmania, South Australia, and West Australia. Six references are listed. (LLS)