Describes the theory-base of the TICCIT system, summarizes some recent advances in instructional theory for sequencing and synthesizing related parts of a subject matter, and describes three major implications of those advances for the design of future theory-based CAI systems. (Author)

Current theories on terminology and lexicography which underlie the logical components of the terminology bank set up on the PLATO system and established standards are briefly presented. The units that were essential to developing the bank are discussed. References are listed. (Author)

Provides a format whereby the reader can become an effective director of a CAI music program in a relatively short period of time. Included are guidelines for planning, financing, and operating a CAI program within the context of a complete music curriculum. (Author)

Training basic auditory recognition and retention skills through the use of a computer-electronic organ interface is described. Session structure and computerized aural test modules are explained and results are detailed. (RAO)

The three projects described are a pitch pattern perception study designed to lead to accurate and rapid perception of patterns of from 2 to 12 notes, exercises leading to an understanding of basic principles of voice learning in triadic tonal music, and a procedure for manipulating encoding pitch materials interactively. (Author)

Describes the development of a CAI ear-training system centered around a concept-oriented philosophy which focuses all application areas on a learning sequence based on tertian tonality. The hardware and software support of this system, site development and maintenance, student use, and curriculum development are reported. (RAO)

Production rules used to build a problem-solving system and a tutorial interface that controls interaction between user and system are described. The tutorial interface controls the rule- based problem solver used to emulate a student's steps, while the system provides a flexible framework for algebraic problem solving. (Author/MBR)

Describes a CAI package intended to help teachers achieve facility with questioning techniques. The instructional package consists of an interactive computer simulation which diagnoses teachers' questioning problems, six interactive computer tutorials that treat specific questioning problems, and a computer-based post-test simulation designed to…

Reviews several development and research activities that were an out-growth of using cognitive theory to design CAI programs in spelling. A psychological theory of spelling performance was used as the conceptual basis for developing several instructional programs illustrating how a cognitive approach can strengthen lesson design strategies in CAI.…

Identifies design variables directly related to the development of computer-based instruction (CBI) and shows how those variables can be applied in the actual development of a course. The design is for a computer literacy course concerned with both content and student attitudes about that content. (Author)

Current activities of the Computer Curriculum Corporation and university level computer-assisted instruction at Stanford University are highlighted. Stanford's programs in logic, axiomatic set theory, computer-generated speech, and informal mathematical proofs are described and predictions are made for future developments in CAI. (RAO)

Discusses the development of computer-assisted music instruction at Ohio State University and describes a courseware development system for the Apple Macintosh microcomputer that facilitates the creation of sophisticated computer-assisted music instruction programs. Walter Hewlett's pitch representation system is described, structured programing…

Presents a conceptual analysis of self-efficacy and reviews the literature on self-efficacy in the microcomputer environment. Topics addressed include self-efficacy versus other theories; efficacy versus outcome expectations; and sources of efficacy information, including performance accomplishments, vicarious experiences, verbal persuasion, and…

Presents a hypothetical instructional dialogue which illustrates the vocabulary, syntax, and style of Terrapin Music Logo, and shows how that dialect might be used to explore the concept of repetition in musical form. The educational philosophy of Logo is examined, and computer-aided discovery learning in music theory is illustrated. (eight…

Computer-based systems combining quantitative simulation with qualitative tutorial techniques provide learners with sophisticated individualized training. The teaching capabilities and operating procedures of Steamer, a simulated steam plant, are described. (Author/MBR)