A presentation of how the Census Bureau will use computer science to gather the many kinds of information needed for the 1980 census. (HB)

The process of designing instructional sequences in the creation of instructional materials to be delivered via computer-based systems is defined. Charts depict functions for computer-learner, and computer-teacher/author. Flow charts also present four response categories: linear, looping, branching, and off-line. (RAO)

Teachers at Briarwood High School, East Point, Georgia, are now using a computer as an aid in teaching vocational typewriting on an individualized basis. The computer displays individual students' standings and constructs individual tests. Students work at their own pace and the teacher provides help and guidance as required. (MF)

A multimedia CAI system developed by the Navy's Systems Test Equipment Program is described. Courseware and courseware aids are presented, including Simple Author Language, which was designed to facilitate CAI program development by nonprogramming instructors. Automatic CAI program generation facilitating courseware transportability between…

A CAI tutorial for learning the Applegate-Kennedy (dental) Classification System for Partially Edentulous (toothless) Situations was developed at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. Evaluative data from three comparison groups of second year students indicated that this is generally a viable instructional alternative to…

The benefits of utilizing text compression for CAI are evaluated, and an analysis of core storage, decoding, and CPU time are presented for the PDP-10 system. (RAO)

An in-depth study conducted at Kennedy-King College, a community college in Chicago, presents findings relating to student attitudes toward PLATO, an individualized, self paced CAI system. (RAO)

A competency-based, self-paced core music curriculum utilizing the concept of digital music synthesis is described. The system is designed to aid in experimental research into the perception of intervals, melodies, chords, rhythms, and harmonies. (RAO)

Describes the method and the options, provided with the use of the computer for scoring and analyzing tests. (GA)

A system with which a CAI courseware author can quickly create instructional courseware in any of a number of computer languages. (Author)

Investigates the potential role of the computer in occupational training. (Author)

This paper describes tailored testing, in which each testee is presented with a new item on an interactive computer terminal based on his performance on items just taken. The practicality of tailored testing and necessary conditions for developing a tailored testing system are discussed. (Author/JKS)

Technology can facilitate instruction through presentation of content, monitoring of progress, and provision of feedback to learners. (Author)

Computer assisted instruction (CAI) is defined. Guidelines physical educators can use for evaluating CAI programs and their manuals as well as sources for software are provided. (MT)