Over 30 flow charts are presented and described in order to document in a readable form a set of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) strategies and tactics, most of which have evolved out of the six-year experience at the CAI Laboratory at Pennsylvania State University. Introductory information defines CAI, explains how to use the manual, and…

A brief introduction to computer programing explains the basic grammar of computer language as well as fundamental computer techniques. What constitutes a computer program is made clear, then three simple kinds of statements basic to the computational computer are defined: assignment statements, input-output statements, and branching statements. A…

A computer-assisted instruction (CAI) author language and operating system is available for use by McGill instructors on the university's IBM 360/65 RAX Time-Sharing System. Instructors can use this system to prepare lessons which allow the computer and a student to "converse" in natural language. The instructor prepares a lesson by…

Two experiments are conducted to observe how children, ages 10-15, who have not previously used a computer, will learn concepts relevant to computer programing languages. The interpreters used are LOGO and SIMPER. Subjects are pretested with an instrument developed to predict ability to manage the concepts. They are then given group instruction on…

Automated generation and scoring of repeatable tests are a practical necessity in self-paced instruction, where the demand for repetitive testing is great. (Author)

This paper discusses in general terms when computer based instructional simulation (CBIS) is appropriate and suggests how to construct a good instructional simulation. The role that documentation plays is particularly stressed, as is determining that CBIS is the proper instructional method. (Author/IRT)

The system consists of a single program with data bases containing the material to be displayed. Editing, loading, and other support programs were written to transfer the burden of material and maintenance tasks from the user to the computer. (Author/IRT)

Provides a literature review of computers and music education through articles and monographs, conference proceedings, project reports, dissertations, books, and research in progress. (RAO)

Discussion of the use of computers in instruction includes the relationship of theory to practice, the interactive nature of computer instruction, an overview of the Keller Plan, cost considerations, strategy for use of computers in instruction and training, and a look at examination procedure. (RAO)

Two mathematics programs developed for presentation via computer-assisted instruction are discussed: ADD, a computer-based program designed for the mentally handicapped child who requires frequent successes in initial learning; and SHAPE, a program demonstrating the development of quantitative concepts. (RAO)

Courseware development is keyed to identifying the developer or developers, and faculty should be involved at each step of the process. Procedures for a team approach to development, which appears to have the greatest potential are provided for the guidance of team members in an open-systems approach to CAI (RAO)

Predictions are made for the development of CA I in the light of technological advancement, research in knowledge-based instructional systems, and computer literacy. (RAO)

An interactive computing facility used to augment biology coursework by allowing students access to computer simulations of biological systems and processes. (Author)

A series of computer-assisted instruction lessions was designed to teach methods students the basic concepts of the Flanders Interaction Analysis System. (JY)

Describes the formulation and implementation of a curriculum for a one semester undergraduate elementary computer-assisted statistics course. (JY)