A project to accommodate the large and increasing enrollment in introductory computer science courses by automating them with a subsystem for computer science instruction on the PLATO IV Computer-Based Education system at the University of Illinois was started. The subsystem was intended to be used for supplementary instruction at the University…

Details a cooperative program that has allowed gifted and talented students in grades four to six from two rural public elementary schools in Connecticut to use computers. Notes that the joint effort between public and private agencies provides special instruction at minimal cost. (MP)

An intelligent advisor computer program designed to assist undergraduate computer science students in producing an entity-relationship diagram, a conceptual model of a database. The advisor helps students perform modeling exercises and monitors student performance. (MSE)

Discusses nature of training objectives, sources of training materials, and who will direct the training. Also discusses a model training program at Penn Mutual Life Insurance, a customized approach to individual learning, and computer security. (JN)

Discussed is computer use at High Valley, a small private tutorial school in rural Dutchess County, New York. (MP)

Unusual approaches to vocational training offered by the Business Data Processing Program at the Boulder Valley Re-2 Public Schools Area Vocational Technical Center are described, including the facility, equipment, individualized instructional media and materials, advisory committees, environment, curriculum, and placement for (1) the general…

A course has been developed which provides an introduction to computer programing for community college students who have taken high school algebra. Instruction is presented by computer and a student reference manual is provided. The content resembles that of other introductory courses in computer programing, including topics on stored programs,…