The need for a strong package of computer software in a computer science-oriented program is discussed. Ways of accumulating software and selective reviews of available computer assisted instruction (CAI) programs are also presented. (MP)

A minicourse designed to teach fourth and fifth graders about computers included decoding computer cards, a "race" against the computer, a field trip, flow charting, and writing computer programs. The course was limited by the students' ability to understand abstract mathematical concepts. (MP)

Extension personnel must learn how to use computer technology to provide information for decision making, to store and retrieve publications and information quickly and accurately, and to help people learn new things. The author suggests possible applications of computer technology to program needs in the extension service. (MF)

Computer-managed instruction (CMI) refers to the management of information relating to the instruction of individuals and the delivery of information to instructors, administrators, and students. A meta-model for the possible use in the design of a CMI system and a framework for analysis and planning are described. (JN)

Micro theory can be used to reveal aspects of individualization that should be controlled in computer-assisted instruction (CAI) curriculum. Global theory is useful in evaluating educational projects as long as the individuals involved are similar in characteristics. (JN)

Business education teachers must be prepared to apply the new computer technology effectively in their classrooms. A relevant secondary education curriculum must be achieved, aiming at two computer education goals: computer literacy and career preparation in information/data/word/computer processing. (CT)

The administration of computing on university campuses is seen as becoming increasingly complex. A survey sent to a cross-section of computer centers is discussed. It gathered information on reporting structures, hardware and staff considerations, and public v private university modes of operation. (Author/MLW)

A description is given of a supplemental unit for a primary level computer literacy class in which a play is produced with all students taking roles as parts of a computer. (MP)

The feasibility of replacing existing central processing units with a single computer facility is discussed. An analysis of the computing facilities for the Iowa state universities is presented and supports the retention of decentralized facilities. Efficiency, costs, and operating considerations are examined. (SF)

The Supreme Court is faced with some difficult issues with a common origin in disagreement between the Patent and Trademark Office and the Court of Customs and Patent Appeals over the code that defines what things are and are not patentable. The patent concerns of the computer software and molecular biology fields are addressed. (JMD)

Explains scientific writing processes and describes a trial at Victoria University (Australia) that introduced Computer Science students to the task of technical and scientific writing, including the process of peer review. Includes reports on student attitudes gathered through anonymous surveys. (Author/LRW)

Describes the initial implementation and evaluation of an online environment designed to support a collaborative programming task among undergraduate students and provide them with experiential learning. Explains a holistic, context-based approach to evaluating the success of the innovation, together with the framework used for conducting the…

Describes a project at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey to encourage women to enroll in courses with a large computer technology component and to enable those women to be successful when they take computing courses. Explains the development of a first-year seminar that was created to improve women's computer skills. (LRW)

A study of college students revealed weaknesses in learning strategies and metacognitive skills. The students' experience using LOOPS simulation software to create program loops suggests that computer programming coursework may have substantial value for non-majors. (LRW)

Proposes that to bridge today's gender gap in computing, prior approaches need to integrate appeals to girls' traditional and nontraditional interests, and focus content more clearly on learning about computer design itself. A test of this strategy obtained significant increases in the treatment group's interest in, sense of relevancy of, and…