Looks at the place of computers in society and proposes a desirable format for a course in computer studies. (Author)

The chairperson of the mathematics department of a school that has one of the oldest mandatory computer classes in the country advises emphasizing applications, not programing, in computer classes. (MLF)

At the State University of New York at Buffalo researchers have developed a method designed to eliminate the disadvantages, but to retain and improve the advantages of unit teaching. A large Computer-Based Resource Unit coded to students' individual characteristics and objectives facilitates teacher decision-making. (Author/ER)

A method for rating achievement, cataloging performance, and computerizing this data is presented. (JB)

The three major services offered by a college or university computing center are in the areas of instructional applications, student accounting, and administrative or financial accounting. Understanding the services will enable business education teachers to utilize the services more fully. (AG)

A pilot study using computer-assisted reporting techniques yielded positive responses from students and parents alike -- and found the costs moderate. (Editor)

Discusses the report Inventory of Computers in U.S. Higher Education 1969-70'' by John W. Hamblin. (PG)

Briefly explains the concept of resource units and their application to the dual tasks of determining specific objectives for a lesson and of selecting appropriate resource materilas." (Author/AA)

The author describes a computer-based Instructional Management System...designed to aid teachers in managing their regular classroom instruction" by monitoring every student's performance on behaviorally defined learning objectives. (Author/AK)

Reviews the value of management games and simulations as teaching vehicles. (Author/RA)