The four areas of the Computer Based Learning Unit are considered after a brief history is given. The areas are: (1) the computer based teaching system; (2) research; (3) authoring systems and production of teaching material; and (4) initial and in-service training of teachers. The presentation concludes with a view to the future. (MP)

Approximately one-third of Microelectronics Education Programme (MEP) funding is directed toward in-service teacher education. Three levels of competence (familiarization, understanding, applications) are fostered in each of four domains: electronics/control technology; computer as instrument; computer as learning; and electronic communications.…