This seventh and final discussion in a series of edited transcripts based on a conference held at Utah State University focuses on intelligent computer-assisted instruction (ICAI); the use of computers in education, especially in elementary schools; and the development of an expert system for instructional design theory. (seven references) (LRW)

Reviews conceptual bases for hypertext, relates them to hypertext design issues, and suggests research issues that need to be addressed. Topics discussed include cognitive psychology; schema theory and semantic networks; problems with hypertext; knowledge structures; software; inductive and deductive design methods; and expert systems. (12…