Describes The Road of Life, a board game developed to increase understanding of the experiences of the elderly by simulating the gains and losses of old age. The game, followed by a group discussion, is an effective way to facilitate an increased understanding of old age. (JAC)

Describes two methods of getting students involved in relevant, business writing assignments: reaction papers to business journal articles and exercises in which communication students dictate letters to shorthand students. (AEA)

The history and direction of foreign language instruction are briefly outlined, and the place of computer-assisted instruction is discussed. Special mention is made of the need and opportunities for individualizing instruction, equipment options for teaching, advantages and disadvantages of computer-based instruction, and the learning management…

Reviewed are four simulations, two of which use microcomputers, which can provide secondary students with important analytical concepts by which presidential elections may be followed. The simulations are Elect 1 and 2, Hat in the Ring, Coalition, and Hail to the Chief. (RM)

Argues that computer software designed for use in content areas also can be useful for reading instruction. (FL)

A community education program developed to deal with negative attitudes in elementary and secondary students included sharing of personal experiences by handicapped persons and simulation activities. Followup activities include values clarification, role-playing exercises, and publication of a newsletter. (CL)

Discusses how the power and potential of the computer may shape the classroom of the future by presenting a scenario of a classroom in the year 2001. The role of artificial intelligence in this environment is considered. (JN)

Since similarity inhibits learning, children will have greater difficulty learning responses that are more similar to each other; the instructional procedure of separating similar sounds was evaluated in two experiments. (DMT)

Current research on computer models of personality is reviewed and categorized under five headings: (1) models of belief systems; (2) models of interpersonal behavior; (3) models of decision-making processes; (4) prediction models; and (5) theory-based simulations of specific processes. The use of computer models in personality measurement is…

The benefits of using computer simulations in teaching elementary probability topics are discussed. Sample probability problems suitable for simulation are suggested. (DT)

Examines the circumstances surrounding the demise of mass circulation magazines. System Dynamics methodology is applied to modeling a typical large magazine publishing company and the assumptions built into the model are tested by an empirical study of the old "Saturday Evening Post." (Author/IRT)

Explores the use of simulation and role playing activities to teach students about lifestyles, ideologies, and political relationships in Asia. A short-term role playing technique and a long-term foreign policy simulation are described. (Author/DB)

Presents an inbasket exercise with 10 problems designed to increase awareness and understanding by school district employees and officials of the various tasks and responsibilities of the school district business manager. (JG)

Rocket, a computer simulation program of a model rocket's flight performance written in BASIC to run on a Wang 220-B is detailed. The critical portion of the program is presented. (BT)

Describes five simulation exercises: a problem for a student teacher, an industrial relations game, a series of student problems; an international relations crisis, and a sociological exercise on public and private opinions. (LS)