Interactive video (computer-controlled video instruction) has the potential to transform the educational delivery system in public education, including bringing down educational costs. Fiscal demise of public education, current uses of technology in education, interactive video courseware, production considerations, and future prospects are…

Provides a brief overview and sources of more detailed information on National Science Foundation (NSF) projects investigating the use of computers in science education. Selected projects are discussed which exemplify efforts being made to improve science instruction at all levels: K-graduate, and professional continuing education for scientists,…

Discusses value of computer diagnostic testing (CDT) including time factors in preparing programs, cost analysis, and possibilities for activities other than CDT. Includes a computer program, written in BASIC for a PET, and instructions for using the program. (SK)

This paper examines various issues related to the teaching of science to hearing impaired students at the elementary school, intermediate school, secondary school, and college levels. Also included are: (1) summaries of national surveys on the state-of-the-art; (2) suggested strategies for teaching hearing impaired students; (3) three case studies…

Describes a system using a microcomputer and student response pad which obtains and records individual student reactions during a given classroom situation. The system can be used during tests, quizzes, lectures, discussions, and student presentations with the data bank available for immediate feedback. (SK)

This reivew of research examines the effectiveness of computer-assisted-instruction (CAI) in raising the achievement levels of students at various levels and areas of instruction. The review studies four main categories of material written about CAI: (1) opinion papers; (2) descriptions of available hardware; (3) reports evaluating the…