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Use of an Automatic Problem Generator to Teach Basic Skills in a First Course in Assembly Language.
Benander, Alan; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Discussion of the use of computer aided instruction (CAI) and instructional software in college level courses highlights an automatic problem generator, AUTOGEN, that was written for computer science students learning assembly language. Design of the software is explained, and student responses are reported. (nine references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Courseware, Drills (Practice)
Using the Microcomputer to Enhance Calculus Teaching.
Clayton, Debbie; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Discusses differences between computer-enhanced learning (CEL) and computer-aided learning (CAL), and describes a microcomputer-based graph-plotting program called Capgraph that was developed for use in a college calculus course. Results of a course evaluation are presented; student attitudes are described; and future considerations are discussed.…
Descriptors: Calculus, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Evaluation, Courseware
Should Basic Writers Use Text Analysis Software?
Kiefer, Kate – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1992
Discussion of the use of text analysis software by basic writers in college courses focuses on a study conducted in 1982-83 at Colorado State University that investigated the benefits of using the Writer's Workbench software in a basic writing program. Data are reported on holistically scored writing samples, editing quizzes, and student…
Descriptors: Basic Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
A Dynamic Duo: LCD Overhead Displays and Laptops as Instructional Aids in Introductory Psychology.
Ransdell, Sarah – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Describes simulation software that was used with an LCD overhead display and laptop computers for large introductory psychology courses. The use of experiment simulators to increase student interest and activity is discussed, hardware is explained, and interaction between students, instructor, and the simulation is described. (14 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Courseware, Higher Education
Using CAI To Supplement Audio-Tutorial Algebra Instruction: A Case Study.
Wood, James A.; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Study of algebra students' response to availability of optional interactive computer graphing lessons analyzed responses of both users and non-users. Information sought included number of lessons completed, students' opinions of value and difficulty of lessons, whether students felt threatened by computer use, and relationship of gender and age to…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware
Combining Software for Ease, Accuracy, and Idea Generation.
Greene, Wendy Tibbetts; Sadler, Lynn Veach – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Describes the computer-assisted composition laboratory at Methodist College (North Carolina) and explains software developed for freshman composition that combines skills for writing essays, word processing, and a spell-checker. Faculty and student attitudes are reported, and suggestions for future freshman composition courses are given. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Content, Courseware, Freshman Composition
Original Courseware for Introductory Psychology: Implementation and Evaluation.
Slotnick, Robert S. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1988
Describes the implementation and field testing of PsychWare, a courseware package for introductory psychology developed and field tested at New York Institute of Technology. Highlights include the courseware package (10 software programs, a faculty manual, and a student workbook), and instructional design features (simulations, real-time…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Courseware