A description of SASLIP (Saskatchewan List Processor) programing language and its advantages as a teaching medium. (HB)

This paper presents a perspective of the current state of technology-assisted instruction integrating computer language, artificial intelligence (AI), and a review of cognitive science applied to instruction. The following topics are briefly discussed: (1) the language of instructional technology, i.e., programming languages, including authoring…

Encourages the use of APL as a language for computer assisted instruction (CAI) instead of such languages as BASIC or COURSEWRITER. Describes a set of APL functions that can simulate to some extent the features of COURSEWRITER, while permitting a more experienced course author to use the full mathematical power of APL. (Author/JF)

The position papers presented at a seminar held in 1969 at Leeds University are the basis of this report. The papers cover the topics of computers in education, learning systems, planning and management, hardware and engineering, development processes in computer assisted instruction (CAI), and economic problems. The 46 participants at the seminar…

In order to show that a new type of programing for computer assisted instruction (CAI) is feasible, the SCHOLAR system was written. It is information structure oriented, based on the utilization of a symbolic information network of facts, concepts, and procedures. It can generate out of its information network the material to be presented to the…

A new mathematics curriculum was used in this study which depended fundamentally on the use of computers and programing for presentation. The main part of the research was done with seventh grade children utilizing a programing language, LOGO, specifically designed for the teaching of mathematics. An investigation was also conducted with a group…

Describes the current problems affecting the introduction of microcomputers into education. There are still not enough pedagogically sound programs and security precautions often make it difficult to evaluate new ones adequately. Most of the existing computer languages are not suitable for teachers' use. (AM)

Article discusses what constitutes a good statement of an instructional problem. Then, applications of computers and author languages are discussed in relation to several examples of instructional problems. (Author)

This paper reviews the state-of-the-art in generative computer-assisted instruction and artificial intelligence. It divides relevant research into three areas of instructional modeling: models of the subject matter; models of the learner's state of knowledge; and models of teaching strategies. Within these areas, work sponsored by Advanced…

As computers are used more often for school purposes, the teacher's ability to use them becomes more important. Two limitations on this ability are: (1) lack of useful programs (software); and (2) lack of a computer language that teachers can use or adapt to their classes. Software evaluators should be familiar with learner characteristics and the…

A look at one programing language, Fortran, for use in CAI. (HB)

The merits of networking and minicomputers in computer-assisted instruction (CAI) are reviewed. Cost figures for computer innovations and predictions about CAI are developed which include the forecast that costs will drop, minicomputers will dominate the market, and that the BASIC computer language will be the most widely used. (SK)

The diverse requirements for computing facilities in education place heavy demands upon available resources. Although multiple or very large computers can supply such diverse needs, their cost makes them impractical for many institutions. Small computers which serve a few specific needs may be an economical answer. However, to serve operationally…

A look at the Computer-Assisted Instruction Project in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, which has been primarily concerned with the use of a small time-shared computer. (Author)

Describes turtles'' which are wheel-like learning gadgets attached to computers developed by the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of M.I.T. (DS)