Computers have undoubtedly entered the educational arena, mainly in the areas of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and artificial intelligence, but whether educators should embrace computers and exactly how they should use them are matters of great debate. The use of computers in support of educational administration is widely accepted.…

Using elementary principles of electron optics, the student gains greater understanding of the classical similarities between particles and waves. A method of solution is illustrated, and the results appear more reliable than those existing in prior literature. (Author/TS)

Attempts to briefly answer why computers should enter the educational scene, and how can they be effectively employed in this context. With emphasis on physics, several operating systems used in England and the United States are described. (TS)

Examines the application of microcomputer statistics in social studies, and computer access and simulations in middle school environments. An interdisciplinary framework of curricula among social studies, science, and mathematics teachers with equal access to microcomputers and software programs is encouraged. (MER)

A "whole school" approach to computer use is explained and a high school teacher gives examples of computer utilization in his school to suggest the variety of potential applications. The examples are business education, student scheduling, social studies, chemistry, and remedial mathematics. The method of application in each case is…

Question and answer format concludes a series of articles on computing. (Editor)

This paper discusses the potential for the use of microcomputers as an aid in the teaching of statistics, and reviews five of the approaches that have been taken: (1) CAI question and answer dialogs; (2) statistics as a tool in the teaching of a computer language; (3) the computer as a computational tool; (4) computer generated tests and homework;…

The specification of training objectives and the organization and implementation of courses around such objectives are becoming significant parts of instructional technology. In this report, there is a brief review of some of the background for this development in earlier, related activities of job and task analysis. Requirements for the…

Computer-enhanced simulation of models permits students to become subjectively involved in interaction with the computer. A method for developing a computer simulation is described, and three examples of computer simulations are given. (JN)

Discusses the use of a microcomputer/mini-floppy disk system by physics students to store and analyze experimental data and exchange messages with the lab instructor. Also discusses other uses, in particular those fostering critical thinking and hypothetico-deductive reasoning. (Author/SK)

This article discusses some current developments in Computer Based Guidance (CBG). CBG includes two major domains: educational/vocational information systems and counselor training programs. Educational/vocational information systems provide comprehensive and up-to-date data bases of information on educational requirements or programs and…

A programing approach was used to implement a simulated laboratory training situation in which a student is allowed to troubleshoot a defective regulated power supply. The ways in which students can use natural language to ask questions about and manipulate the simulated device are described. The techniques developed to recognize English, to…

An overview of recent developments in the theory of observers is presented, together with a simple design method that casts the problem in the form of a full order observer. Examples of observer performance are presented which are representative and suitable as demonstrations on small analog or hybrid computers. (Author/MH)

Describes material used in a first semester introductory physics laboratory for nonscience majors. The computer is used for data manipulation and in some cases, computer programs allow simulation of experiments with the possibility of altering values of parameters or experimental details. (Author/TS)