Cost-benefit management trends in Taiwan healthcare settings have led nurses to perform more invasive skills, such as Port-A cath administration of medications. Accordingly, nurses must be well-prepared prior to teaching by the mentor and supervision method. The purpose of the current study was to develop a computer-assisted protocol using virtual…

There have been many promises about the benefits of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) in classrooms. The assumption underlying those benefits is that computers would be used in a student-centered and a constructivist learning approach, departing from a teacher-centered teaching approach. The uses of computers in the classroom, however,…

The aim of this survey is to provide an overview of the various components of "computer aided affective learning systems." The research is classified into 3 main scientific areas that are integral parts of the development of these kinds of systems. The three main scientific areas are: i) emotions and their connection to learning; ii) affect…

This article provides results from a survey of library and web resources usage by students enrolled in mathematics courses at LaGuardia Community College. The study examined information and technology usage habits and library skills of mathematics students. The study also identified the library/information services that mathematics students…

Author discusses CAI within the context of good educational practice, which he defines as viewing CAI as one approach to instruction and as a valuable tool for research. (HB)

Depending on their programming knowledge, students can become involved with the use of the computer in the construction and analysis of mathematical models, either through observing and/or interacting with a model developed by a programmer, or by becoming involved in the process of constructions and testing of models. The Bush-Mosteller Simple…

The overall goals of an advanced education course at William and Mary College using microcomputers to stimulate student creativity are to present the necessary background about creativity as it has been studied by psychologists and educators, to introduce students to instructional strategies which may develop creativity, and, finally, to increase…

The traditional approach to teaching experimental psychology has emphasized laboratory instruction. But too often this means most time is spent on handling rats or wiring circuits. Students would better learn how psychologists think by designing their own, open-ended problems rather tahan duplicating classical experiments. Since this approach is…

A graduate course in CAI/CMI is described in enough detail to aid interested persons in designing a similar course. Included is an outline of the material covered in each class meeting. Some areas that need to be expanded and/or improved are noted along with a summary of the major goals to be achieved. (Author)

This paper reports on a ten-week course, taught twice since the 1972 fall quarter, at the University of California, Irvine, where the computer served extensively as a teaching device. The primary intent of the course was to use the computer not as a resource for learning but rather as a resources for learning about learning. (Author)

The examination of computer applications in instruction describes a model for studying effects of using microcomputers with mildly handicapped learners and discusses effects of microeducational environments for mildly handicapped and nonhandicapped elementary pupils. (CL)

Discusses the use of microcomputers in language teaching by addressing two questions: (1) What can computer-based techniques do that cannot be done by any other technique? (2) Is it desirable or necessary to do so? Concludes that computers are capable of creating learning environments with which the learner can interact. (SED)

Defines computer-based learning terminology. Describes six modes of computer-assisted instruction (tutorial, drill and practice, instructional game, modeling, simulation, problem solving); three modes of computer-managed instruction (testing, prescription generation, recordkeeping); and computer-supported learning resources (information storage…

Use of personal computers as teaching partners in basic skills instruction of the hearing-impaired personalizes and extends teaching techniques related to existing textbooks. This approach provides both phonetic and phonologic practice. Benefits of this approach are the faster pace and better retention of the material, peer support in performing…

Presents a comprehensive evaluation model that could be applied to computer-based education programs in a variety of arts and sciences areas. The model includes stages which consider program capability, content evaluation, hardware selection, individual lessons, students' progress, equipment availability, student attitudes, cost effectiveness,…