Approaches for norming skewed test score distributions are reviewed, and an analytical approach is proposed for norming the Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC). Methods used in constructing norms for several well-known personality instruments that are reviewed include: (1) linear T-scores transformation in the Minnesota Multiphasic…

The role of the computer in the classroom can range from "toy" to be used when boredom sets in to mechanical monster that monopolizes precious classroom time with little residual benefit. However, a middle ground exists. At Auburn University (Alabama), the computer is used in an intermediate French course to complement rather than…

A newsletter addresses the issues school administrators should consider in planning and implementing the use of microcomputers in their schools. Described are ways in which microcomputers will change management, the variety of ways computers can be used in educational administration, classroom activities using computer-based instruction, criteria…

This document describes BASCHART, a computer aid designed to decipher and automatically flow chart computer program logic; it also provides the computer code necessary for this process. Developed to reduce the labor intensive manual process of producing a flow chart for an undocumented or inadequately documented program, BASCHART will…

Outlining current issues of educational concern as presented in national debates, this guide provides a format for discussion. The first chapter provides introductory and background information on four major areas believed to be the main responsibility of the schools. Each of these four issues is the subject of a separate chapter. Specifically,…

Current instructional uses of computers primarily involve an individualized approach which requires assigning one student per computer. However, the computer can also serve as an "electronic chalkboard" in small and large group instruction in the middle school. The equipment required for the electronic chalkboard include: (1) the…

Three methods of transforming unordered categorical response variables are described. One is a method using dummy binary variables. The second method analyzes all categorical variables simultaneously and is based on an eigenanalysis of frequency patterns scaled relative to within-groups variance, jointly developed by J. E. Overall and J. A.…

Learning how to operate a computer, generate reports, and present information is not enough for the business management student. The student of management should know how to use the computer as a tool for decision making. (Author)

The author argues that programs to prepare the casual computer user are needed. Too much emphasis has been placed on thorough understanding of the working of the machine, and not enough on general principles of man-machine interaction. (SD)

An Internet-based e-learning system offers many benefits over traditional learning environments. It provides a time, class size, and geographical location independent learning platform to students in addition to being able to consolidate e-learning content from a vast amount of Internet Web sites and deliver it to students. However, as the…

Testing and studying of 373 college students enrolled in an introductory five credit-hour course in data processing indicated that a very large proportion of the students appeared to possess sufficient aptitude for computer programming training. No significant difference was noted between freshmen and seniors or between males and females. (EA)

An experimental group of 792 tenth graders spent from one to seventeen hours on ECES, a computer-based educational and occupational exploration system. Gains on a test of vocational maturity administered at the beginning and end of the school year were compared with a control group. ECES users showed larger gains. (Author)

Describes a program at the University of Georgia that records all advanced placements and exemptions for enrolling new students by use of computer programming. (PG)