The main objective of our study is to determine the challenges faced during the process of teaching Computer Science in a university of a country in transition and make suggestions to improve this teaching process by perfecting the necessary conditions. Our survey builds on the thesis that we live in an information age; information technology is…

The Personalised System of Instruction is a form of mastery learning which, though it has been proven to be educationally effective, has never seriously challenged the dominant lecture-tutorial teaching method in higher education and has largely fallen into disuse. An information and communications technology assisted version of the Personalised…

The use of several features of BASIC programs is examined. Examples of programs and self-tests are included. (MN)

The use of several features of BASIC programs is examined. Examples of programs and self-tests are included. (MN)

This document reviews the role of computer graphics in an engineering curriculum, provides a survey of computer graphics in engineering education, and presents the outline of a one semester engineering computer graphics course. Example exercises and tests are included. Course topics include labeling, graph plotting, perspective view generation,…

DELPHI, a time-sharing system developed specifically for introducing engineering students to sound programing principles and practice, is described in terms of user environment, languages, system architecture, and operation. (DT)

THIS SURVEY RELATES ESTIMATES ON (1) AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPENDITURES FOR COMPUTERS IN RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES, (2) AVAILABILITY OF COMPUTERS AND DISTRIBUTION OF RESEARCH AND INSTRUCTIONAL USAGE IN GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC AREAS, AND (3) DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. A STRATIFIED…

A formalist approach to the teaching of computer languages in programs leading to associate degrees in computer related technologies is described and advocated. (SD)

Referring to similarities between computer science and energetics, a specialist in the field of education recommends that instruction in computer science be integrated into the general teaching of mathematics. (BB)

A discussion of computer errors and round-offs is given with the conclusion that attempts to get rid of these almost always result in generating more errors. (MN)

A descriptive overview of computers in education is given, with the computer as an object of and for instruction. A diagram modeling the various uses is included. (MNS)

Advocates discussion of self-motivation and its importance with computing majors, suggests wide reading in computing as a way to encourage majors to promote their own self-motivation and interest, and offers specific reading suggestions. (10 references) (MKR)

Describes a concentrated course of one week duration in elementary computer physics. The purpose of it is to introduce computer physics and to show how to remove the traditional constraints on physics courses, and to gain insight into the solutions of complex problems using the computer. (GA)

This paper describes the advances in storing and accessing large resources of data as well as possibilities for utilizing these archives in research, instruction, and policy planning. Particular reference is made to the Project TALENT Data Bank. Project TALENT is described briefly. A section summarizes the state of computer technology with respect…

Abstracts from nine selected papers presented at the 1982 Association for Educational Data Systems (AEDS) conference are provided. Copies of conference proceedings may be obtained for fifteen dollars from the Association. (MP)