Describes elements in a course based on formulating principles and basic quantitative hypotheses directly in a programing language, thereby bypassing the language of mathematics. The course is designed to enable mathematically shy students to gain understanding of quantitative methods. Three computer programs are described in detail to illustrate…

Presents objections to the use of special-purpose computer languages for authoring courseware and recommends use of authoring procedures with a general-purpose language (in this case PASCAL). Highlights include problems in designing computer assisted instruction, developments in educational theory, a summary of modern authoring languages, and…

Discussion of the use of microcomputer-assisted instruction for advanced college writing courses emphasizes word processing exercises and programmed lessons. Topics discussed include computer writing labs, local area networks, commercially available software for writing instruction, teacher developed programs, and authoring languages and authoring…