Proposes an eight-step process to help computerize the community college curriculum composed of research, self-education, curriculum development, securing funds, purchasing, training, installation, and teaching. (DMM)

Provides the rationale for considering communication in a graphic domain and suggests a specific goal for designing work stations which provide graphic capabilities in educational settings. The central element of this recommendation is the "pictorial conversation", a highly interactive exchange that includes pictures as the central elements.…

Discusses differences between inductive and deductive thinking, focusing on science induction computer programs and computer programs that play induction games. The latter includes "eleusis," a sophisticated induction game which models many aspects of the scientific procedure. (JN)

Describes computer programs (with ordering information) on various topics including, among others, modeling of thermodynamics and economics of solar energy, radioactive decay simulation, stoichiometry drill/tutorial (in Spanish), computer-generated safety quiz, medical chemistry computer game, medical biochemistry question bank, generation of…

A bibliography of periodicals and directories which provide descriptions and reviews of microcomputer software for use in educational settings. (JJD)

Notes that few school districts are taking advantage of the application of computer technology to library media services. Suggests possible applications. (FL)

Advances in electronics and computer science have enabled industries (pulp/paper, iron/steel, petroleum/chemical) to attain better control of their processes with resulting increases in quality, productivity, profitability, and compliance with government regulations. (JN)

A BASIC program is given that can calculate the approximate grade level of reading materials. (MK)

"Word Board," a program that can be used with various home computers, can be used as an educational aid with special applications for the handicapped. (MK)

Describes the database, calculations, and various display modes of a computer subroutine that calculates the chemical score (or index of degree of balance) of essential amino acids in a protein and presents displays useful in illustrating concepts of protein complementarity. (DC)

Descriptions of a program called muMATH and a computer language called muSIMP are given to show what the state of the art is in mathematical programing material for personal computers. The intent is to get college mathematics instructors thinking about what the future portends for their field. (MP)

Presents a computerized readability scoring system that allows for the calculation and comparison of several formulas with no corresponding increase in teacher effort. (FL)

Computer programs to protect a home computer from tampering by a preschool child, while at the same time providing practice for the child in character and shape recognition, are given. (TG)

Discusses the application of the PLATO IV computer-based educational system to a one-semester basic drawing course for freshman architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design students and relates student reactions to the experience. (RAO)

Oakland Schools, headquartered in Pontiac, Michigan, is an agency and a resource-providing service. A major service is applying modern computer technology to the education process in school districts. (Author/MLF)