Brigham Young University has been selected by the National Science Foundation to see if a new computer assisted instruction (CAI) system can help to alleviate some of higher education's financial problems. (Author/PG)

This critique points out some possible limitations of a previously reported study on the relative efficacy of two feedback modes during CAI instruction. Researchers are cautioned about using results to suggest classroom instructional practices. See also SE 508 622. (LS)

The author answers the questions posed in a critique of his previously published study on the relative efficacy of two feedback modes during CAI instruction. Details which were originally omitted due to lack of space are provided for further clarification. See also SE 508 621. (LS)

Informs about the availability of three sets of computer-oriented curriculum materials which are used to discuss problems in geometric optics, mechanics, and wave motion, respectively. Included is the publisher's address. (CC)

Describes the use of a mini-computer facility within a biological science department to introduce biology students to computing in a course-related manner. (AL)

While the computer is presently largely performing functions such as payroll processing and scheduling, in a few years it will affect virtually every student from the kindergarten through the graduate school in some way or another relating to his learning. (Author/CB)

Improvements include an optical scanner to correct materials, and programmed comments for feedback to the students; student reactions are generally positive. (SP)

Examines 2 new computer assisted instructional systems. (HS)

The computer-assisted library use instruction (CAI) at the University of Denver Libraries described in this article differs from manual programmed learning in that the computer's flexible response capabilities make the learning experience very exciting. (Author/NH)

Although students who used the Physical Science Study Committee experiments improved in their understanding of the conservation of momentum, greater gains were made by those who used a computer simulation of one dimensional elastic collisions in a vacuum. (AL)