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Bitzer, Donald L. – Engineering Education, 1986
Traces the origin, changes, and current status of the PLATO system at the University of Illinois. Highlights the program's benefits to students, its adaptations, and its establishment of large networking systems. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Flechsig, Alfred J.; Seamans, David A. – Engineering Education, 1987
Describes a study that was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) through a comparison of the achievement and study time of students taught by the PLATO system and those taught by the traditional lecture method. Data support the PLATO system as a viable learning option. (ML)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education
Kirkpatrick, Allan; And Others – Engineering Education, 1987
Explains the approach taken at Colorado State University in a collegewide undergraduate computer-aided design (CAD) course. Reviews the topic areas covered, project requirements, and assesses the use of high-performance graphics devices. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
