Offers some suggestions about the selection and use of computers in the schools. (IRT)

Paper presented at Symposium on the Application of Technology to Education, Washington, D.C., September 9-10, 1968.

The internal processes of microcomputer functioning are explained. Components include: (1) a central processing unit; (2) memories which store programs and data; (3) a clock which determines the order in which a computer performs its operations; (4) a bus consisting of receptacles for additional installations; (5) interfaces which connect the…

A discussion of the concept of using a specially-designed graphics system that is being developed about a mini-computer to appraise the capability of carrying out computer-aided instruction at a modest cost in remote locations where it may not be possible to provide a large-scale system with time-shared terminals. (Author)

The "communications revolution" and its impact on education is discussed, and definitions of services are provided. Educational applications of communication (the combination of computers and communications) are described and roles for colleges and universities in expanding data communications use are suggested. (BH)

Computer data on the technical level of devices, their speed rates, and computer languages of two Oakland County Michigan area centers' business data processing skill programs are discussed to provide information for other area centers on various hardware, software, and teachware. (BP)

Data from a survey conducted with National Science Foundation support, which was published in December 1970, are reviewed. It is pointed out that, with regard to computers in higher education, national goals stated in the Rosser and Pierce Reports have not been attained. Inspection indicates that quality was lacking in hardware or courses in…

Advocates that in order to serve their community's needs, administrators must encourage instructors to increase their knowledge of technologies such as microcomputers by participating in workshops offered by computer training companies so that students who find microcomputers in equipment they handle on the job will have basic knowledge of them.…

As an illustration of an attempt at dealing with the problem of time-sharing small computers for laboratory control resulting from conflicts between real-time responsiveness needs and the matter of priorities and administration of the system as a whole, a description is provided of a time-shared system that is used to control and service multiple…

Current trends in new technology, including computer registration, the development of computerized Student Information Systems, the use of remote terminals, and other automated methods to assist student and curricular problems are reviewed. Recent state and federal legislative requirements affecting higher education are also discussed. (LBH)

Management information systems are explained and their use by small colleges is discussed. The Columbus Technical Institute Management Information System is described as a first step in providing data processing for higher education. (BH)

The testimony of Robert G. Gillespie before the House Subcommittee on Science, Research and Technology is presented concerning a bill to establish a national commission to study the scientific and technological implications of information technology in education. (SF)

Two studies of computer production of mathematical texts and musical scores in Braille analyzed production practices and input preparation problems; the studies also reviewed the Nemeth Code of Braille Mathematics and Scientific Notation and the Revised International Manual of Braille Music. Both studies demonstrated automation to be feasible.…