Describes three main areas of computer application in science classrooms, discusses problems of selecting microcomputers (hardware) and programs (software) for classroom use, and evaluates the prospects for successful use of computers in science teaching. (Author/JN)

Details the possibilities for and the needs involved in the use of the language laboratory. Included are descriptions of the laboratory as a broadcast/library facility, as well as descriptions of the hardware and software involved. Hardware includes video, video disc, and computer systems. (PJM)

Procedures for programing computers to deal with handicapped students, problems in selective attention, visual discrimination, reaction time differences, short term memory, transfer and generalization, recognition of mistakes, and social skills are discussed. (CL)

The PLATO and EDUCOM systems of computer-aided instruction are described with emphasis on their potential uses in legal education. Included in the discussion are a review of teaching techniques used in PLATO and EDUCOM, an analysis of their role in the law school curriculum, and a survey of actual law school use of these systems. (JMD)

Innovative and interesting energy awareness computer simulations are developed to demonstrate how rapidly world energy reserves are depleted, how quickly and enormously the demand for energy grows, and the importance of energy conservation and conversion. (Author/CMV)

Describes an advanced course in public relations methods wherein students use an online computer terminal system to analyze up-to-date field data and to prepare realistic audience-targeted campaigns. (RL)

Discusses the application of computer-assisted learning methods to the interpretation of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra; and outlines extensions into the area of integrated spectroscopy. (Author/CMV)

Describes a teaching program for fluid mechanics and heat transfer which contains both computer aided learning (CAL) and computer aided design (CAD) components and argues that the understanding of the physical and numerical modeling taught in the CAL course is essential to the proper implementation of CAD. (Author/CMV)

Computerized case simulations have considerable potential application in counseling psychology. Methods have been demonstrated in the present study for quantifying and evaluating performance of both individuals and groups of subjects; these methods appear promising. (Author)

Describes the structure of a physics course organized into independent-learning modules and designed to make use of the facilities of a Computer Assisted Management of Learning (CAMOL) package. (GA)

The Introductory Sociology Survey (ISS) is designed to teach introductory students basic skills in developing causal arguments and in using a computerized statistical package to analyze survey data. Students are given codebooks for survey data and asked to write a brief paper predicting the relationship between at least two variables. (Author)

Through projects established with funds from the National Development Programme in Computer Assisted Learning, about 20 science and engineering departments in institutions of higher education are developing the use of Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) in Great Britain. The purposes and processes of CAL exercises in science education are discussed.…

The results of this study indicate that some of the basic skills used in clerkship courses can be adequately taught using the autotutorial approach in the environment of an autotutorial center. Skills such as information retrieval from charts, patient assessment, recordkeeping, and parameter- following procedures can be obtained by students prior…

Illustrates benefits of online class projects and describes different types of projects, including: collaborations, data collection or exchange, mentoring projects, vicarious adventures, and one-time-only events. Discusses where to find such projects and selection criteria, designing projects, and signs of success. (AEF)

Discusses the application of computer based training (CBT) to human-computer interface design. Describes course considerations; courseware; and software environment for practice, and presents a case study outlining small group production of interactive guidebooks. Concludes that CBT can reduce instructional time and is an effective method for…