A computer language and hardware for instructional use. (RA)

Describes a computerized system for grading examinations for large class sections. The system, developed and tested over a period of three years, consists of three main program components: (1) SUPERGRADER III grades and analyzes each examination, (2) PARTY reorganizes punched card input to SUPERGRADER III if necessary, and (3) SUPERSCORER III…

Points out differences between the "instructional design" and "authoring" approaches to creating courses and courseware for computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Describes models and procedures for designing effective CAI packages. (Author/RW)

Survey of recent literature and research on computer-oriented mathematics courses in secondary schools aimed at setting forth the principal arguments given in support of these courses, and at critically examining the logical basis of these arguments and the anecdotal and statistical evidence for them. A 57-item bibliography is included. (Author/DN)

Search of the literature has provided answers to ten questions on the effectiveness of computer assisted instruction. (WM)

Presents a description of the computer simulation model developed by the National Educational Finance Project for use by States in planning and evaluating alternative approaches for State support programs. Provides a general introduction to the model, a program operation overview, a sample run, and some conclusions. (Author/WM)

Reports on a four-year study of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in which microcomputers were used in individual college classrooms as interactive instructional systems. Discusses students' feelings about CAI, the computer hardware and software, and the lesson models involved. (Author/RW)

Discusses the differences between computer-assisted and computer-managed instruction (CMI), identifies the central themes running through CMI, presents a general definition of CMI, gives a functional overview of CMI, and develops definitions pertaining to CMI functions and systems. (Author/JL)

The perpetual problem of being overwhelmed by instructional paper work resulting from an individualized instructional program led to the development of Managed Instruction with Computer Assistance (MICA) for use by the Sherman Elementary School staff in Madison, Wisconsin. (Author)

Discusses vehicle routing problems and solutions. Describes testing of an interactive computer graphics package combining several types of solutions that allows users with little or no experience to work out routing problems. (Author/RW)

Among the findings of this survey conducted to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Nebraska K-12 teachers, Teachers College faculty, and student teachers was that the educators strongly favor instruction to foster computer literacy in secondary schools but that the respondents did not feel qualified to teach the classes. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the work and planning requisite to the success of an ambitious, developmental, computer-assisted instruction project. (JF)