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Wilson, Robert C.; And Others – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1982
Inability to see the relevance of mathematics to understanding the time course of drugs in the body may discourage interest in pharmacokinetics. A UNC-developed computer graphics simulation program helps visualize the nature of pharmacokinetic-patient interactions, generates classroom handouts, and is used in the pharmaceuticals industry to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Digital Computers
Bolton, Harold; Mosow, David K. – Educational Computer Magazine, 1981
To study attitudes toward computer assisted instruction in social studies, secondary students and teachers in Mobile, Alabama, were asked to use the microcomputer-based simulation "Civil War." Pre- and post-assessment scores of subjects' knowledge/attitudes concerning microcomputers are discussed. Journal availability: P.O. Box 535, Cupertino, CA…
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Methods Research
Randolph, James R. – 1972
The purpose of this study was to compare the cognitive achievement, attitudes, occupational awareness, and occupational interests of students in three socioeconomic levels who were exposed to two different computer-based approaches to information about the occupation of computer programer. The two methods were: (1) non-simulation, in which the…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Ability, Computer Programs, Doctoral Dissertations
Mellgren, Millie – 1983
Surveys indicate that while most elementary and secondary school teachers have access to microcomputers, the majority have not applied computer technology in their classrooms. Some teachers are apprehensive and negative toward computers, but in many cases this reflects a lack of information and training and a perceived shortage of software more…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Spencer, Judson; Gobetti, John P. – 1974
A computer-assisted instructional (CAI) program is being used at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to aid in the teaching of oral diagnosis to dental students. The program is designed to simulate a real life situation--i.e., the diagnosis of patient illness-which would not be otherwise available to the student and to demonstrate to…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Diagnosis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs
Indiana State Univ., Terre Haute. School of Education. – 1969
"Contemporary Education" is a magazine, published six times a year, which seeks to present competent discussions of contemporary trends and problems in education. This issue concentrates on the computer's role in education, with the conviction that the computer will transform education and eventually inform and pervade all areas of human activity,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Automation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs