Article stresses training in-house personnel for work with computers rather than going outside the company and hiring people with previous skill. (ML)

For the next ten years, at least, it would almost certainly be prohibitively expensive for a student to receive a major part of each day's instruction in a direct individual dialogue with a computer. Furthermore such a system would not teach a student to interact effectively with other humans, to communicate the results of his labors to others, or…

Information from many different sources related to the use of computers in instruction, particularly computer-assisted instruction (CAI), is provided in this bibliography: journal articles, books, articles from edited books, and technical reports or memos. Each of the 835 entries contains title, year and place of publication, often the number of…

A communication system linking 40 of Oregon's Lane County schools to a computer helps students identify jobs that fit their own specifications. (Editor)

Various orientations to the designing of computer-based counselor training systems are examined in terms of a variety of value orientations. Planning and developmental problems in system design, including computer-programming alternatives and man-machine relationships, are analyzed. (Author)

Article introduces a new concept in teaching with computers by stressing interaction. The computer interacts with the instructor who uses the computer as a management aid. (Author/ML)

Computer-based instruction can provide effective education at minimal cost. Its acceptance is hindered by lack of mature instructional methodology and course development expense. Systems should use ordinary language, should be modular and multi-purpose, individualized and flexible. Administrative and support systems must be carefully planned. (CHK)

By the year 2000 the major way of learning at all levels, and in almost all subject areas, will be through the interactive use of computers. Many of the factors involved in this revolution in education are reviewed. (BB)

Stresses the importance of the computer for meeting the need for increased productivity in education, caused by the population and information explosions. Explains three trial uses of the computer in West Germany. (DE)

Based on a commitment to maintain excellence of quality in school systems, educators should be aware of what Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) is and of its origins. Discusses its development, its potential as an instructional tool, and its benefits and problems. (Author/RK)

Two aspects of educational technology are considered. The first involves the development of educational technology highly dependent on computer equipment, and the development of a computer assisted instruction language called Programmed Language for Interactive Teaching (PLANIT). The second aspect involves the development of educational technology…

Considered the use of computers in education as an aid to teachers and the effect of the use of computer technology. (RK)

Computers have affected higher education in several ways. The content of instruction has changed to include learning about computers and problem solving with computers. The impact of computers on the method of instruction has been less significant. (JN)

Describes both the advantages and disadvantages of having a classroom computer. Diagnostic and prescriptive uses and some computer-system drawbacks are detailed. (BD)