A computer-assisted instruction system called SMITH (Self-directed Mixed Initiative Tutorial Helper) has been developed. SMITH relieves the course author of the burden of computer programming, thus greatly reducing course preparation time. (Author)

This paper is designed to cause the reader to perform deep cognitive processing in the domain of computer based education (CBE) by presenting a conceptual structure of the CBE domain, by providing references to research, and by discussing decisions to be made during the development of CBE materials. (Author/STS)

Historic perspective of computer manufacturers and their contribution to CAI. Corporate CAI products and services are mentioned, as is a forecast for educational involvement by computer corporations. A chart of major computer corporations shows gross sales, net earnings, products and services offered, and other corporate information. (RAO)

An essay on the weaknesses of present educational procedures, a proposal for developing computer assisted instruction, and some suggestions to get educational reforms underway. (DAG)

QUEST is a frame-oriented teaching program driver which permits efficient authoring and editing of computer-based tutorials, teaching and testing students by means of these tutorials, and processing and display of responses entered by students. (Author)

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)…