Discusses the use of a bank of about 9,000 test items in a computer-assisted instructional program at Adelaide University (South Australia). Describes the program and outlines the steps in producing an instructional program. (TW)

Describes some of the program characteristics and activities in the Technology Education Program at Bellevue High School (Washington). Discusses the programs involvement with robots, lasers, plotters, and computers. (TW)

The author examines possible uses of microcomputers in educational settings. He contends that vocational educators must focus on microcomputer technology's ability to enhance diverse programs and the effect of teachers' attitudes on currciulum expansion. He states that developing a computer literate populace is vocational education's next…

Considers ways in which telecommunications and instructional technologies have advanced the community college's mission by increasing educational access to distant learners. Illustrates the importance of these technologies in accomplishing the colleges' future goals (e.g., serving at-risk populations, linking colleges and high schools, promoting…

Presents three specific examples of chemical engineering problems which can be interactively solved on personal computers with commercially available software. Illustrates the potential impact of interactive problem solving on chemical engineering. Discusses how this has been accomplished at Ben Gurion University (Israel) and the University of…

Describes an experiment involving data acquisition by a computer, digital signal transmission from the computer to a digital logic circuit and signal interpretation by this circuit. The system is being used at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Discusses the fundamental concepts involved. Demonstrates the alarm experiment as it is used in…

Discusses some of the misuses of telecommunicating using school computers, including online piracy, hacking, phreaking, online crime, and destruction boards. Suggests ways that schools can deal with these problems. (TW)

Consists of five articles on the preparation of business education teachers. Topics include (1) a model computer institute for teachers, (2) keyboarding instruction, (3) keyboarding for prospective managers, (4) formatting procedures, and (5) attendance at professional meetings. (CH)

Provides information and reviews of geography computer software classified as drill-and-practice, simulations, and databases. Includes title, publisher, hardware needed, suggested grade level, geographic area covered, content emphasized, and the strengths and weaknesses of each program. (TW)

Results of a survey of 298 special education/teacher education programs indicated that: (1) the institutions were not utilizing available technology; (2) there was no relationship between systematic planning and success of new technology; (3) and the most common technology adopted was microcomputers used for computer-assisted instruction and word…

Discusses computer editing and describes the capacities and features of an integrated software package, Writer's Workbench. Suggests ways in which this program can be used to improve writing skills. Reviews the effects of this program on technical users, college students, and high school students. (ML)

Reviews the various ways in which LOGO has been used by teachers both correctly and inappropriately. Discusses the status of and future direction of LOGO in classroom instruction. Provides a summary of the third annual LOGO Conference. (ML)

The impact of video, audio, and computer technology on college faculty is considered in terms of the challenge to traditional concepts of faculty roles, faculty self-concept, and the teacher-student relationship. Panelists were Hyman Field, Raymond Lewis, and Irving, J. Spitzberg;, Richard Alekna moderated. (MSE)

Reviews the use of microcomputers by students and faculty at Reed College, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon, Drexel University, and Brown University. Types of computers provided and software developed on each campus are described, and a business developed to promote the distribution of software between colleges--the Academic Courseware…

A grant-funded program to use computers to develop thinking skills in gifted sixth- and seventh-grade students is described. Students learn to apply different types of thinking, use different types of software, and develop their own programs and programs for teachers in other classes. (PGD)