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Data-Base Systems Pace Growth of Computer Center at Major Midwestern University.
Technological Horizons in Education, 1982
Describes Iowa State University's Computation Center. Center's responsibilities include computer science research and providing computing services to the university. System Industries' Trade and Exchange program (permitting used Digital Equipment Corporation disk drives to be exchanged for new SI equipment at substantial cost savings) was used to…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers, Databases
How to Set Up an Electronic Bulletin Board.
Lukas, Terrence – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
Describes a versatile, inexpensive information system using microcomputers and television sets which enables Indiana University Northwest to relay information for students to different sites simultaneously and to update information quickly and easily. Illustrates how to set up the hardware, discusses programing, and includes the actual program…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers, Display Systems
Two Decades of Computer Based Instruction Projects: What Have We Learned?
Kearsley, G.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1983
Over 50 major computer assisted instruction (CAI) projects are reviewed in terms of their theoretical and practical significance to education. Projects are analyzed in terms of eight categories: development of prototypes, conceptual demonstrations, major implementations/evaluations, dissemination, authoring languages/systems, intelligent CAI,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Instructional Computing in the Liberal Arts: The Lawrence Experience.
Evans, James S. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Over the last 20 years, a small independent college and conservatory of music has experienced outstanding results in the use of a minicomputer system with local area networking for students in nontechnological disciplines. A descripton of these activities (including faculty development) is provided. (JN)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Managing a Test Item Bank on a Microcomputer: Can It Help You and Your Students?
Peterson, Julian A.; Meister, Lynn L. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1983
Describes a test item bank developed by the Association for Medical School Departments of Biochemistry (Texas). Programs (written in Pascal) allow self-evaluation by interactive student access to questions randomly selected from a chosen category. Potential users of the system (having student, manager, and instructor modes) are invited to contact…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs
Teachers, Pupils and Microcomputers.
Lewis, R. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1983
Discusses factors related to the design of computer courseware/software, focusing on pupil/student notes, teacher's guides, and the computer program itself. Also discusses computer training courses for teachers at familiarization, specialist curriculum, teacher-author, and teacher-disseminator levels. Suggests local support for teachers when…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Course Descriptions