States that electronic media are essential for representation, storage, and the transmission of knowledge, and that language faculty must keep up to date in terms of software and hardware access. Maintains that a public workstation is no substitute for a personal computer for faculty. (TB)

Points out parallel in learning processes between some principles involved in learning to be a counselor and in learning to use computers. Presents rationale for pointing out to counseling students how learning to use computers is not entirely different from learning to counsel. Discusses each of seven counseling process principles from…

Indiana University has over 300 microcomputers connected to the administrative mainframe. The issue of micro/mainframe data transfer is discussed and guidelines for planning this capability are provided. Types of micro/mainframe data transfer products, product choice, and how the product works in the transfer environment are described. (Author/MLW)

A study of 281 college students in a computer applications course found that prior computer experience, use of the computer for other class assignments, and amount of time spent on assignments influenced achievement. (SK)

Reviews contents of 1984 edition of "Counselor Education and Supervision" which focused on computer use in counselor training, in light of current literature on computer use in counselor education. Discusses implications of advances in computer technology for developing training applications and recent programs developed for counselor education.…

The most important results of computer networking experiments on campus may be increased use of technology, but the projects did not always take the directions anticipated. The projects also highlighted problems in social and educational systems that must be solved before computing can be comfortably integrated into higher education. (MSE)

A study investigated whether students had used a microcomputer prior to taking a computer literacy class, which computer languages they knew and used, whether they thought the computer literacy course should be required, and whether they thought the class would help them to secure a teaching position. Undergraduate students at Ball State (Indiana)…

Although school district administration has previously been influenced by the introduction and use of larger computers, the microcomputer brought the potential for revolutionizing the principal's job. Many principals may still be unaware of the possible benefits offered by microcomputers or unprepared to capitalize on them. This paper addresses…

Traces the evolution of a microcomputer literacy course at Northwestern University and the implementation of a lab section that used historical content to teach computers. Describes the software used and the methods employed in teaching computer techniques using historical data and instruction. Advocates teaching more than simple word processing…

This document contains over 60 masters for creating overhead transparencies providing information on the Pennsylvania State University system and, in particular, the resources available for academic computing. The masters are presented in six categories: (1) Penn State; (2) Computer and Information Systems; (3) Center for Academic Computing; (4)…

Needs for academic computing services on the West Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University are assessed in this report, which presents data collected by a survey of department chairpersons in five areas: (1) campus-wide needs; (2) general trend in the use of academic computing services; (3) level of need being met; (4) needs for each school or…

The Department of Physical Education and Human Movement Studies uses a course specifically aimed at applying software to the study of physical education. Students can learn how different software may assist in completing tasks related to their research, teaching, and writing. The course is described. (MT)

Described is a microcomputer-aided patient simulator (MAPS). The system was developed to increase medical students' opportunities to diagnose and manage patient problems. The system combines a microcomputer with an optional laserdisc player. The system has been used successfully for four years and could be used in other content fields. (RH)

Increased capacity in microcomputers allows them to schedule classroom use efficiently. Downloading historical and current course data from a mainframe makes data entry easy, and small numbers of courses can be entered by keyboard quickly. Governors State University uses a program that matches room variables and course variables. (Author/MSE)

Considers several applications of microcomputer technology to instructional feedback in communication training. Describes how this technology is advantageous in the delivery of immediate, simultaneous, and delayed instructional comments in traditional performance courses. Discusses the linking of video and computer technology to provide…