Edited version of paper presented at annual meeting of the National Society for Programmed Instruction (Boston, April, 1967).

Important events and information about the PLATO system featured in this document include a short history of the development of the PLATO system, a list of the PLATO project's financial supporters, a chronological rundown of highlights in PLATO's history, and an extensive bibliography of resources about PLATO published between 1961 and 1981. A map…

Both the development and evaluation of one of a set of computer programs designed for use by visitors as adjuncts to museum exhibits are described. Museum displays used were (1) a static, behind-glass exhibit on evolution; (2) a hands-on primitive stone age tools exhibit; and (3) a Foucault pendulum. A computer placed next to each exhibit served…

Important events and information about the PLATO system featured in this document include a short history of the development of the PLATO system, a list of the PLATO project's financial supporters, a chronological rundown of highlights in PLATO's history, and an extensive bibliography of resources about PLATO published between 1961 and 1979. A map…

Written by computer specialists, teachers, parents, and students, the 23 articles emphasize the role computers play in the development of thinking, problem solving, and creativity in gifted and talented students. Articles have the following titles and authors: "Computers and Computer Cultures" (S. Papert); "Classroom Computers--Beyond the 3 R's"…

The paper projects the purpose of future learning assistance centers (LACs) at the college level, and discusses trends and goals which will enable the learning center to fulfill its purpose. In 20 years the features of a LAC will include individualized instruction and learning, more control by the learner, changes in traditional grading and…

A survey instrument was sent to the superintendent of each school district in California in June 1980 to gather information about the uses of computers in instruction in the state's public elementary and secondary schools. The findings of the study indicate that: (1) just over one-third of the districts use computers in instruction; (2) at least…

A general purpose maintenance trainer, which has the potential to simulate a wide variety of electronic equipments without hardware changes or new computer programs, has been developed and field tested by the Navy. Based on a previous laboratory model, the Generalized Maintenance Trainer Simulator (GMTS) is a relatively low cost trainer that…

This guide for evaluating microcomputer instructional software includes a hardware/software interface analysis sheet which can be used to determine if the software being evaluated is compatible with the hardware on which it will be used. Also provided is an instructional software evaluation form for use in making judgments about (1) specific…

This study investigated the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of drills as used in computer assisted instruction (CAI) lessons in phonetic transcription. Subjects (N=44) were students in a course in general phonetics at the University of Illinois. Measurements of student learning, student attitude, and time required for completion…

This study was conducted to determine the impact of a change from primarily scheduled class usage of computer-based instruction (CBI) to primarily free period usage at the City Colleges of Chicago. This change resulted from an interpretation of funding guidelines that CBI was to be offered as a supportive service on a supplementary basis. Several…