Using the computer to help interpret the results of psychological and personality inventories. (RA)

This paper identifies the components of descriptive and prescriptive" computer-based systems designed to aid teachers in the management of instruction and describes the Instructional Management tasks for which computer support is appropriate." (Author/AK)

Recommends cooperative purchasing and the use of mark sense card readers to enable schools to afford the best computers available for use in classroom work. (JF)

Discusses the various problems encountered when scheduling examination timetables and a means for overcoming them using a computer-based examination management system to provide the registrar with an analysis and feedback to eliminate conflicts. The system uses color-coding to produce blocks of nonconflicting examinations. (EAO)

Traditions and pressures in the academic environment accounting for early and continuing involvement of higher education with computer networking are described. Several established networks illustrating the wide range of academic applications currently available as well as policy issues of particular significance in academic networks are…

ComputerTowns are local, volunteer organizations providing learning opportunities for interested individuals and fostering computer literacy. ComputerTown Menlo Park is currently being developed (with NSF funding) into a demonstration computer literacy project to disseminate the model to libraries and other institutions. Program…

A special National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) service is contributing to national productivity by providing industry with reusable, low-cost, government-developed computer programs. Located at the University of Georgia, NASA's Computer Software Management and Information Center (COSMIC) has developed programs for equipment…

A computer named Sophia at Smith College does far more than routine data processing. Her activities range from matching roommates to classifying plants. (Author/MLF)

A list of rules and sample items for a computer fair contest for grades 3 to 12 is given. (MK)

Reviews surveys of computer usage by U.S. universities in the past and estimates trends in a survey now underway. (BD)

Offers 10 considerations for reading teachers or supervisors who are presenting computer oriented workshops. (RAE)

Describes the Contemporary Music Analysis Package (CMAP), a set of programs for atonal and serial music that is used for analysis, modeling, and composition of contemporary music in an interactive computing environment. The data structure is explained, examples are given, and a glossary of technical terminology is provided. (12 references) (LRW)