Present research connected with computer-based instruction indicates that many investigators rely on conventional experimental design and data analysis to address the research question. Although this is appropriate in many cases, the limits of hard and software resources and sample size in other cases have made conventional approaches a poor…

A microcomputer controlled interactive videotape program is described as one way to supply special education teachers with inservice and/or consultation services. The approach allows inservice teachers to strengthen classroom teaching skills outside of the classroom. Programing directions are offered written in the SuperPILOT Authoring Language on…

Describes in detail one use of the computer in Russian language instruction: the system which is in operation at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. (PMP)

An experiment in which findings indicate that expected interactions among objectives, sequence, and anxiety were not significant. (Author/HB)

Explores the possible effects on library services of cable television, cassette television, and computer based activity. (PF)

A full course in digital computer repair is being offered by a Miami area vocational school. The course is a part of the industrial electronics program under the title of advanced electronic circuits and systems. (BP)

In this paper the present state of the art in authoring systems in surveyed and the other papers in this special issue are introduced. (Author)

A home education center, micro-publishing, the wired community, and "anywhere" computer terminals are just a few of the futuristic technological developments happening now. (Author)

A brief discussion of the use of computers to assist in the preparation of tests. (HB)

It is best to keep the academic computing program separate from the data management problemsolving required by educational, administrative, and business activities. Educational value and real cost effectiveness should be used in and out of the educational system. (Author/DN)

A study which considers principles which underlie both computer assisted instruction and special education. (Author/HB)

Intelligent instructional systems can be distinguished from more conventional approaches by the automation of instructional interaction and choice of strategy. This approach promises to reduce the costs of instructional materials preparation and to increase the adaptability and individualization of the instruction delivered. Tutorial simulation…