A computer-oriented filing system is considered necessary to handle the approximately 1,500 students likely to be enrolled in the Georgia model program to train elementary teachers (ED 025 491) by the time it reaches sustained operation. The system of individualized scheduling involves establishing and maintaining a computer storage filing system…

Some examples of the usage of computers in teaching and learning are examination generation, automatic exam grading, student tracking, problem generation, computational examination generators, program packages, simulation, and programing skills for problem solving. These applications are non-trivial and do fulfill the basic assumptions necessary…

Educators and computer scientists have the obligation to humanize students' images of the computer. This can be achieved if students can be brought to realize that computers can be viewed as extensions of the human brain, making possible otherwise inconceivable human advances. Students should be shown that these machines can perform functions…

To assist managers in developing an appreciation for computers as a management tool, this booklet serves as a guide to three computer appreciation courses. The objectives of these courses, the computer's capability, and the Engineering Industry Training Board (EITB) program approach are discussed. An outline syllabus is given for each of the three…

In many industrial tasks a complex, interactive process must be controlled by a human operator in real-time, with or without the aid of a computer. In order to allocate functions between man and machine at the design stage, a model of human behavior and performance in such tasks is required. Progress towards such a model is analyzed. (Author)

A training program is described which provides, during fault diagnosis, additional information about the relationship between the remaining faults and the available indicators. An interactive computer program developed for this purpose and the first results of experimental training are described. (Author)

This article discusses the state of computer-based simulation, reviews the early phases of ISD, suggests that current ISD approaches are missing critical inputs, and proposes a research and development program. (Author)

Screening for learning disabilities in preschoolers. (DAG)

The Michigan Occupational Information System is the largest in the country and is available at over 2,400 sites, including schools, libraries, correctional facilities, and labor unions. (JOW)

Discusses the use of beginning, intermediate, and advanced databases for instructional purposes. A table listing seven databases with information on ease of use, smoothness of operation, data capacity, speed, source, and program features is included. (JN)

The use of computers in campus recreation is a trend that cannot be ignored. This paper reviews some uses of software for tabulating, controlling, and scheduling in college recreation departments. (MT)

Local area networks (hardware/software devices linking computers together for economy, instructional control of classrooms, and data management, and communications) have great potential for schools. Nature of these networks, district and campus trends, and guidelines for schools are discussed. (JN)

Examines shortcomings that are not being fully recognized and addressed. For example, computerization tends to increase analytical precision at the sacrifice of accuracy. In addition, the computer has begun to diminish the art while emphasizing the scienctific elements of design. Possible solutions to these and other shortcomings are offered. (JN)

This paper considers some advantages of manual nutrient calculation over computerized calculations, pointing out especially some pitfalls of using computers. It also discusses proper uses of computers in nutritional calculation, such as in computerized diet analysis. (JB)

Describes construction of an Armatron robot arm controlled by a Timex Sinclair 1000 computer, a project suitable as an industrial arts laboratory activity. (SK)