The dynamism of information technology and of recent developments in the field of technology has impacted the world of education in more ways than one. Weblogs or blogs, as they are commonly known, have now become an increasingly popular form of communication for teenagers and young adults, making it a potentially useful medium for the teaching of…

Compares differences in achievement, homework time, and attitudes between college students using computer-assisted instruction to complete accounting homework and those completing traditional homework problems. Findings reveal no significant difference in achievement or time spent on homework. Students using computers, however, had more positive…

A study compared the effectiveness of teaching word processing using computer-based tutorial (26 students) versus using a textbook (30 students). Found that (1) the achievement outcomes of the 2 methods were equally effective, (2) student attitudes toward word processing were not affected by the method, and (3) no substantial relationships existed…

The author identified grammar and punctuation software suitable for secondary or postsecondary business students. Three programs--(1) Agreement of Subject and Verb, (2) Punctuation Review, and (3) English Achievement I--were field tested in a classroom setting. Student impressions of the programs are reported. (CH)

Describes a study of academic literature that investigated the effects of prior computer usage on student competency and attitudes when using computer-based technology in order to successfully develop computer-based training in the Air Force. Suggests that more research is needed. (LRW)

One educational innovation that is receiving national attention is computer assisted instruction (CAI). The PLATO system developed at the University of Illinois (Urbana) is perhaps the most sophisticated CAI system. As with other CAI systems, it permits each student to learn at his own pace; it can provide precise feedback and remedial or advanced…

Describes a comparative study of instruction in surgical nursing, which investigates the impact of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) on learning and student attitudes. Flowcharts of the computer-management program and CAI modules are included. Significant improvement was shown by the group using CAI. (EAO)

Trainees from Navy Basic Electricity/Electronics School were assigned to receive either computer-assisted instruction (CAI) or conventional individualized instruction in a segment of a course requiring use of a multimeter to measure resistance and current flow. The (CAI) group used PLATO IV plasma-screen terminals; individualized instruction…

This report provides a summary of the activities of the Continuing Nursing Education in Computer Technology project conducted by the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) in response to changes created by microcomputer use in health care. In addition to a discussion of the workshops offered to nurse educators, an outline of project outcomes is…

Describes the Learn Online project at Grant MacEwan Community College (Alberta, Canada) that was developed to convert selected distance education courses to a Web-based format. Discusses team-based course development; positive student responses to accessibility and flexibility; faculty responses; and the need for faculty training. (LRW)

The purposes of this research were to evaluate the cost effectiveness of using Asynchronous Computer Conferencing (ACC) and to develop guidelines for effectively conducting high quality military training using ACC. The evaluation used a portion of the Engineer Officer Advanced Course (EOAC) as a test bed. Course materials which taught the same…

Describes study that investigated the difference between computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and traditional lecture instruction in teaching an office technology course. The effects of CAI on student achievement and student attitudes is discussed, hypotheses tested and pretests and posttests are described, and further research needs are suggested.…

A survey investigated the perceptions of 8 students, 7 faculty, and 5 administrators of the University of Alabama at Birmingham's distance education model designed to prepare teachers of students with visual impairments. The participants concurred that distance education is an appropriate way to provide specialized graduate studies. (Contains four…

A new computer-based approach for teaching counselors about predictive validity and how to use tests in clinical decision making was developed and tested. The approach is based on concepts similar to those used in inferential statistics, particularly statistical hypothesis testing. To implement this model, the counselor must: (1) determine the…

Describes a study that investigated the effect of motivational variables on task persistence and performance in Navy technical training by giving students problems in a self-paced computer simulation game or drill with variable or fixed payoff points. Student responses to an evaluation questionnaire are discussed. (14 references) (LRW)