Proposes an intra-institutional "Center of Institutional Research" and discusses the possible contribution of such a center toward achievement of an efficient educational data system. (DE)

The portion of the Personal and Social Development Program presented here is designed to help intermediate and secondary students with behaviors grouped into several categories: (1) self concept; (2) responsibility; (3) group consideration. (Author/CJ)

Paper presented at the Education and Information Science Symposium," Sponsored by the Ohio Chapters of the American Society for Information Science in cooperation with The Department of Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, June 23 and 24, 1969. (MF)

This introduction to the work of the National Computing Centre (NCC), looks at industry/education links, the development of case studies, the use of computers in training, work in the Department of Industry - Micros in Schools Scheme, and at the Department of Education and Science-Micro-Electronics in Education Programme. (MP)

Discusses the educational and personal uses of microcomputers by children (as young as 3 1/2-years-old) and the types of programs they use, produce, and enjoy. Includes a list of practical tips on mastering computer literacy. (JN)

Examines features of consumer online services (CompuServe, Source, Apple) highlighting electronic mail, job listing, news and "tip" information, financial services, programing, citizen band simulation, online encyclopedia, costs, Gamemaster (a game system in Evanston, Illinois), electronic bulletin boards, and communications software…

Included are abstracts of selected papers presented at the National Educational Computing Conference held in Baltimore in June 1983. The nine reports discuss varies computer uses at several levels, and includes a study of children's learning processes and software descriptions. (MNS)

Discusses the use of the Eureka, a computerized library of occupational and educational information, for those seeking employment during the current economic trends affecting the labor market. The Eureka offers direction and current reliable information about the labor market in a short period of time. (JAC)

A computerized patient record-keeping system in a pediatric residency program revealed limitations in residents' patient experiences and imbalances in their workload and curriculum and has been used by the faculty to correct them. The system uses eight interactive programs in the BASIC language. (MSE)

The next wave of personal computers will be smaller, lighter, and easier to use. In addition, there will be increased speed, memory capacity, and standardization. Administrators will be limited only by their imagination in the use of this technology. (MLF)