Discusses CAI as part of the general software distributed with a recently announced portable computer. A brief history of software for small computers is presented, architecture and functional capabilities of the computer are covered, and software support for CAI is described. (RAO)

Describes one approach to supplying engineering and computer science educators with an economical portable digital systems laboratory centered around microprocessors. Expansion of the microcomputer based laboratory concept to include Learning Resource Aided Instruction (LRAI) systems is explored. (Author)

A multimedia CAI system developed by the Navy's Systems Test Equipment Program is described. Courseware and courseware aids are presented, including Simple Author Language, which was designed to facilitate CAI program development by nonprogramming instructors. Automatic CAI program generation facilitating courseware transportability between…

Two compilers which allow students to use standard instead of computer notation have been written in BASIC for use on a minicomputer. (JY)

A computer assisted instruction system designed and developed on a minicomputer for teaching the principles and operation of software systems is described. (Author)

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 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)

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)

A master program to manage instruction and generate the necessary control cards was designed to both teach thinking skills and assist the teacher in assessing the student's thought processes. Twelve references are cited. (MER)

A description of a computerized system for acquiring basic knowledge. Augmented transition networks, which provide the formalism for the language analysis, are explained. (Author/HB)

A listing of some possible pitfalls that can deter the effective development activities of computer managed instruction. (HB)

This paper describes in detail the instruction of an introductory statistics course using the computer not only for tutorial CAI support, but also for the generation of statistical exercises and answers and for its capabilities as a tool to help students complete data analyses. (Author)

Description of computer-based simulations focuses on the instructional functions of simulations and phases in the learning processes that should be activated by educational simulations. Highlights include a general model for simulation design; degree of learner control; complexity of the content; the role of the learner; and motivational…

Ten common errors in planning a Computer Managed Program are listed. (HB)