At the University of Delaware student-teacher communication within the classroom was enhanced through the implementation of a versatile, yet cost efficient, application of computer technology. A single microcomputer at a teacher's station controls a network of student keypad/display stations to provide individual channels of continuous…

This volume contributes to the understanding of higher education's catalytic role in shaping the microcomputer revolution. Academic computing is viewed here as a social and cultural phenomenon. An in-depth collection of mainly ethnographic studies of the academic computing revolution--its consequences, meanings, and significance--is presented. The…

Mobile computing and assured access are becoming popular terms to describe a growing number of university programs which take advantage of ubiquitous network access points and the portability of notebook computers to ensure all students have access to digital tools and resources. However, the implementation of such programs varies widely from…

Reviews results of studies concerned with the effects of computer-assisted instruction on secondary students in the areas of academic achievement, motivation, and social development. Discusses a report on such findings which employs the research technique of meta analysis to translate measured research findings into standard units of effect. (JJD)

Describes a study in which preschool children, enrolled in a Head Start Program in Texas, tested computer-assisted instruction facilitating visual discrimination. The study, in which a TRS-80 Model III displayed alphabetical characters, showed that four-year-olds are able to learn simple visual discrimination tasks from a computer. (JJD)

Abstracts from eight papers presented at the June 1982 National Educational Computing Consortium (NECC '82) conference in Kansas City, Missouri are provided. It is noted copies of the conference proceedings may be purchased from the Department of Computer Science, University of Iowa. The papers examine a variety of educational aspects. (MP)

A 10 item Attitudes Toward Computers instrument was developed to measure the attitudes of students toward the use of computers. A factorial validity study revealed one identifiable factor dimension entitled General Attitude Toward Computers with an estimated alpha internal consistency reliability of .87. (Author/PN)

Highlights from research on electronic learning indicate that computers can improve learning, motivate children, and increase socialization among children. Computer software will continue to be developed in ways that will help students learn. (MLF)

Outlines the plan established for implementation of microtechnology at the Center for Educational Advancement (Pikeville College, Kentucky) and discusses actual procedures taken to fulfill the implementation. Indicates that the implementation design may be of use to others (education, business, industry) interested in this model for the…

Provides list of mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry computer programs. Each entry includes a brief description, program name and language, availability of program listing, and source and/or reference. (JN)

Describes five statistical simulation programs developed at Wichita State University--Coin Flip and Raindrop, which demonstrate the binomial, Poisson, and other related distributions; Optimal Search; QSIM; and RANDEV, a random deviate generation program. Advantages of microcomputers over mainframes and the educational uses of models are noted.…

Developing computer-assisted instruction courseware in which a microcomputer interfaces with videotape recordings is discussed. A sample sequence is listed. (MNS)

Lists and briefly describes computer programs recently added to those currently available from Project SERAPHIM. Program name, subject, hardware, author, supplier, and cost are provided in separate listings for Apple, PET, TRS-80 I or III, IBM, VIC-20, TERAK, and PDP-11 microcomputers. Includes corrections for two current Apple programs. (JN)

Describes a Fortran program used in a computer-assisted-laboratory course. Program utilizes computer-controlled frequency sweeping to measure response (amplitude/phase) of a series RLC circuit, modeling the circuit and comparing experimental/theoretical results for system gain with computer gain using least squares analysis. Plots of both gain…

Describes initial encounter of a fifth grade student with Logo, a computer program language designed to develop in the user a knowledge of programing, geometry, arithmetic, and problem solving. A brief description of Logo, programing examples, and two references are included. (EJS)