Describes the development and improvement of a set of programs and programming techniques which made possible the effective "microcomputerization" of practically an entire university's professor evaluation process at very little cost to the institution. Sample output and program listing are included. (JN)

Presents the listing for a TRS-80 Model III program which illustrates the first law of robotics (all robots must be programed so that none of their actions will be harmful to man). Also discusses the rational for and development of the program. (JN)

Discusses the nature and effectiveness of computer simulations. Also discusses the development of simulations, providing an example of a simulation which deals with population growth. A sample lesson plan related to the simulation is included. (JN)

Discusses four phases in the development of a simulation. These include a definition of the simulated universe (including parameters and boundary conditions), mathematical description of the mode, and programing and testing the simulation. Also discusses the development of a physics simulation, focusing on each of the four phases. (JN)

Describes the approach used in a doctoral seminar on designing instructional software for problem solving in mathematics. Explains how a five stage software development model was followed for producing materials. Includes student evaluations of the course. (ML)