This paper reviews the need for and possibilities of developing an adequate and universal classification and coding system for educational media. (Editor)

The currently available audiovisual products about ERIC reviewed in this guide have been developed to meet the needs of a variety of users with varying familiarity with the system. Materials to be included were screened on the basis of availability, currency, and technical quality. The remaining products were then reviewed using five criteria: (1)…

This paper discusses the Financial Analysis System (FAS), a software system for financial analysis, display, and modeling of the data found in the COMPUSTAT Annual Industrial, Over-the-Counter and Canadian Company files. The educational utility of FAS is also discussed briefly. (Author)

Experimenters find that computer-generated, repeatable testing improves student learning attitudes and achievement and increases faculty productivity. (Editor)

Explains how computers can assist in classroom instruction. (JF)

This guidebook is intended to provide introductory knowledge to adult education teachers and administrators who are interested in the purchase and use of microcomputers. Although the emphasis is on adult basic education, most information is applicable to adult secondary settings. Section 1 is a brief history of computer development. Section 2, on…

An introduction to the main features of TUTOR, the language in which instructional material is prepared for the PLATO Computer-based Education System. (Author)

This paper considers the problem of multiple languages in the transfer of computer-based curriculum materials and proposes a Primary Author Language which acts as a medium for translating from one language to another. (Author)

"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)

This paper describes the IBM 1500 Instructional System which is used for computer assisted instruction (CAI), research, and demonstration at the University of Alberta. The system automatically stores a performance record of each student's responses to instructional programs, and a number of CAI support programs are accessible to perform various…

Teachers can create support materials to help maximize computer software efficiency in the curriculum. Guidelines for developing descriptive, teacher-oriented, and student-oriented supplementary materials are offered. (DF)

Two computer programs have been written in BASIC as a teaching aid for instruction of HNC, HND, and degree students in enzyme kinetics. (BB)

Discusses a few possibilities that computer-assisted learning holds for the problems of learning music. (Author/RK)