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Christieson, M. L. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Systems that receive signals from weather satellites are now available to educational institutions at affordable prices. An engineer who designed one of these systems specifically for education describes how they are being used for instruction in growing numbers of schools worldwide. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology, Satellites (Aerospace), Science Education
Kimbler, D. L. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
The impact of robotics in education is discussed in terms of academic assistance to industry in robotics as well as academic problems in handling the demands put upon it. Some potential solutions that can have lasting impact on educational systems are proposed. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development, Engineering
Melmed, Arthur S. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1980
Describes technologies applicable for educational use, including computers, calculators, video storage, and word processing devices among others. Applications of the new technologies to basic skills in reading and comprehension are given. Three goals for the 1980s resulting from new information technologies are suggested. (JN)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Educational Technology
Molnar, Andrew R. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1980
Discussed are (1) expenditures for computing in higher education; (2) microcomputers in higher education, pre-college education, and home; (3) videodiscs; and (4) major computer and microcomputer programs in the Directorate for Science Education. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Price, Barrie Jo; Marsh, George E. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1983
Interactive video (computer-controlled video instruction) has the potential to transform the educational delivery system in public education, including bringing down educational costs. Fiscal demise of public education, current uses of technology in education, interactive video courseware, production considerations, and future prospects are…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Educational Finance
Borg, Kenneth – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
Presents a brief overview of the school organization in Sweden and summarizes the results of large-scale computer experiments conducted during the last five years. Focuses on mathematics. (DC)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Peterson, Julian A.; Meister, Lynn L. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1983
Describes a test item bank developed by the Association for Medical School Departments of Biochemistry (Texas). Programs (written in Pascal) allow self-evaluation by interactive student access to questions randomly selected from a chosen category. Potential users of the system (having student, manager, and instructor modes) are invited to contact…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs
Murphy, Brian; Bjorkquist, David C. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes a computer-training needs assessment conducted in a manufacturing company which was performed by students in an industrial education course at the University of Minnesota. Provides suggestions for educators in providing computer training to the private sector. (TW)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
David, Chen; Rafi, Nachmias – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Because of the rapid introduction of computers into the Israeli education system, teachers resent the new technology or are unrealistically enthusiastic. Therefore, a split curriculum which enables teachers to follow a more logical path of adoption was developed. A brief description of the syllabus used (including course goals) is described. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Slezak, Tom – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
By interfacing a Biotran II counting device with an Apple II computer, biologists in a biomedical laboratory increased accuracy and speed over manual logging of Biotran readings. Suggests that others interface small computers to computer readable devices as a cost-effective approach. Outlines necessary steps. (DC)
Descriptors: Automation, Biomedical Equipment, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education
Molnar, Andrew R. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1982
Among the topics discussed relating to demands on business/industry/education resulting from the "pull" of the information explosion are: frontiers of knowledge, research on educational television, computer-based learning, intelligent videodiscs, quality of learning, science education/cognitive research, misconceptions, motivation,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology
Johnson, James W. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1980
Based on a survey of several thousand department heads and instructors in ten disciplines, eight conclusions regarding the current use of computers for instructional purposes are discussed. One conclusion appears to be that many schools make little or no use of computing in undergraduate instruction. (JN)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs
Technological Horizons in Education, 1980
Describes the start and potential benefits of a two-year year project to upgrade computer services at The California State University and Colleges, including improving instructional capabilities and sharing computer applications with 40 institutions across the country having similar installations. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Educational Benefits
Boyanov, Todor – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Because of the widespread use of microcomputers in Bulgaria, informatics education for all college students is considered both possible and necessary. Uses of microcomputers in various disciplines are described, including those in mathematics/mechanics, the experimental sciences, and humanities. Brief comments on computer-assisted-learning and…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Lewis, R. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
Traces general educational changes over the last 20 years, summarizes past and present uses of computers in education, and identifies the impact microelectronics will have on present and future education. Discusses vocational training, availability of inexpensive educational resources, teaching methods, and teacher education. (DC)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Change
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