A boom in industrial robotics has led numerous vocational institutions to launch extensive training programs in this specialty. ITT Educational Services offers two curriculum programs to train future manufacturing engineers. The firm's national director describes this model curriculum for meeting the needs of today's workforce. (JN)

The implementation by Indiana State University of a machine-readable photo ID system for their food services prompted an investigation into the available alternatives and requirements for a more efficient all-University ID card system. The new ID system is described. (AUTHOR/MLW)

Clarkson College, issuing microcomputers to entering freshmen during fall 1983, will continue doing same with future entering classes until all undergraduates have been supplied. Rationale for the program, selection of a microcomputer, financing scheme, administrative/service matters, educational program, and development of a network are…

The history, functions, and organization of the Open University International Documentation Centre on Distance Learning are described. It contains information on distance teaching projects and institutions in over 80 countries, samples of course materials, theoretical information on distance education, and documentation on education in all…

The implementation of a computer education program in a Hawaiian school is described. The use of the LOGO programing language is central to the program, and teachers' comments on student behaviors and reactions are included. (MNS)

Describes the use of a microcomputer to schedule students into a series of small group career exploration sessions. Use of the computer greatly simplified the process, and all students were able to obtain their first or second choice options. (JAC)

Describes the computer literacy program at Vassar College. Included are discussions of the computer literacy program core course, literacy program follow-up courses, types of projects in which computers were used, role of the program coordinator, as well as comments on future endeavors (such as grant support for faculty/student computer…

Five Birmingham (England) schools took part in a project to bring word processors/processing to secondary schools. Topics discussed related to this project include staff training, factors related to word processor selection, hardware repair/maintenance, keyboard training, and others. Reports from word processor users and a list of course…

Describes activities to foster computer literacy at Lyons Township High School (Illinois). Goals include computer literacy to be attained by all, computer competency for many in the problem-solving disciplines, and computer specialization for those interested in the computer per se. (Author/JN)

Highlights current activities of the NSF-funded Project SERAPHIM, including a report on the August 1982 Biennial Conference, development of procedures/criteria for evaluating microcomputer software, software evaluation, and preparation of a list of available software. A list of materials available from the project and SERAPHIM Program Contest…

Oakland Schools' (Michigan) Interactive and Instructional Computing Department provides support services to users of 1,500 microcomputers and 450 terminals. Selected services which may be successfully adapted to fit other districts' needs are discussed, including a Microcomputer Loan Program, software preview center, and workshops for teachers and…

Discusses use of computers in Electrical Engineering (EE) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Topics include: departmental background, level of computing power using large scale systems, mini and microcomputers, use of digital logic trainers and analog/hybrid computers, comments on integrating computers into EE curricula, and computer use in…