Discusses the educational uses of microcomputers and their implications for social sciences. Sees microcomputers as helpful in conducting research, in simulating the attributes and characteristics of real-life situations without real-life risks, and in computer-assisted instruction. Recommends microcomputers with word processing software for…

Outlines a nine-step planning model for teachers to follow in order to introduce computer-based education activities in their classrooms. (MP)

Focusing on the composing process, this series of articles discusses improving composing by exploring personal experience and the use of computers and specific computer composition programs for teaching writing. (HTH)

Describes a computer-assisted learning system that was developed for use by second language students and remedial English students. These students are provided free access to a wide variety of instructional materials via the computer terminals. The workings of the computer programs are described along with sample input-output exchanges.…

Discusses the diagnostic function and adaptability factor of computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction, computer games, and computer simulations. (FL)

Describes a technique being developed for online instruction and assistance for bibliographic database searchers called Individualized Instruction for Data Access (IIDA). The objectives of the project are discussed, as well as the use modes and flow of control of the system, and seven references are included. (Author/BK)

The author discusses the impact of the computer upon education and describes specific applications of automation for agricultural education, including drill and practice, testing, simulation, and student records maintenance. (SK)

A microcomputer for use in industrial education programs is described. The system has wide application and does not require programing skills. Graduate students may purchase disks formatted to do word processing and statistics then proceed to do the thesis or dissertation final copy at the keyboard of the terminal. (CT)

Originally part of a symposium on educational media for the deaf, the paper discusses the use of the balloon captioning (expansion of successive portions of a captioned word in synchronization with the audio) of song lyrics for the reinforcement of speech with the deaf. (PHR)

Describes a college-level geography course in which the instructor used computer assisted instruction to introduce students to some commonly encountered mapping problems. Concludes that interactive mapping programs give students a more comprehensive understanding and appreciation of spatial concepts than can be acquired through conventional…

Presents an evaluation study of library instructional lessons for University students using PLATO. (CWM)

A description is given of a training program for bank tellers using computer-based instruction. The results of a pilot test are reported. (MP)

Reviews a computer software program, "Power Japanese" ("PJ"), for learning Japanese as a second language. "PJ" incorporates colorful graphics, animation, sound drills, and games. (Six references) (Author/CK)

Discusses computer assisted learning and simulation modeling from a United Kingdom perspective. Highlights include modeling with the DMS (Dynamic Modelling System); modeling with STELLA; learning and teaching simulation modeling; educational development roles for learning technologists; and a list of relevant Web sites. (Contains 52 references.)…

Reports on the 21st annual survey, which received 1,488 responses from a sample of 3,303 employers. Charts depict annual expenditures on training, training delivery methods and topics, who controls training purchases, outsourcing, and technology-based training. (SK)