An assessment of the apparent realities surrounding faculty hesitation to become involved in computer-based education. (Author)

Overview of the educational strengths and weaknesses of computer assisted learning within the National Development Programme in Computer Assisted Learning. (Author)

The operation and methodology of the external financial evaluation of the National Development Programme in Computer Assisted Learning is outlined, and its three-tier approach to costing is described. (Author)

This paper discusses some of the problems of evaluating educational games and simulations, and illustrates them with examples taken from the author's experiences with an economic policy game. (VT)

Students explore the effects of a variety of teaching styles and strategies on interpersonal incidents in teaching. (DAG)

Describes the development of two interactive computer simulations which were fully integrated with other course materials. The simulations illustrate the effects of various real and monetary "demand shocks" on aggregate income, interest rates, and components of spending and economic output. Includes an evaluation of the simulations'…

Reviews problems associated with constructing a software package for educational use. Offers opinions and observations on how to develop software effectively. (BSR)

Five articles describe the following microcomputer-based interactive video authoring aids: (1) IBM's Learning System/1; (2) Video Nova Authoring System; (3) IMSATT Corporation's expert-based authoring system; (4) the System for Authoring Microtraining (SAM); and (5) Omnicom's Content Expert Interviewer and Interactive Design and Authoring System.…

Reviews "The U.S. Constitution Then and Now," a two-unit program using the integrated database and word processing capabilities of AppleWorks. For grades 7-12, the units simulate the constitutional convention and the principles of free speech and privacy. Concludes that with adequate time, the program can provide a potentially powerful…

Finds that integration of computer applications in operations management courses is required because computer-oriented systems and microcomputers are widely used in industry and because it is a prerequisite to the accreditation of business programs. Discusses differences between American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)…

Results of the two surveys (combined n = 145) show that historians are using computers for word processing, research, and teaching support. Only a third of the respondents indicated they were using computers in the classroom, however. The most frequently reported classroom uses were student projects, simulations, and tutorials. (JDH)

Provides a narrative review of a teacher microcomputer authoring system called Teaching is Easy (National Collegiate Software Clearing House, 1983). This simplified menu-driven authoring system allows the teacher to create class-specific drill and practice exercises on IBM PC or 100% compatible clones. Reported cost is $20, and learning time is…

Provides three assignments to teach the basics of layout. Provides examples of the different combinations of white space, alignment, rules, and typography. (SRT)

The author suggests that computers help teachers consider what education should be for students with special needs but that the potential of computers will dissipate if the real question of what students are learning is not addressed. (CL)

Considers the computer's potential for transforming the postsecondary curriculum by, for example, shifting curricular emphasis from declarative to procedural knowledge. Sees the computer currently used to further entrench learning objectives. Feels that rejecting that which can be learned from computer technology will limit the social relevance of…