Discusses mini/microcomputers in education including ways computers can be used in schools, computer literacy, positions for and against classroom use of computers, computers as agents of instruction (devices to deliver instruction), computers as objects of instruction (teaching about computers and computer programing), and including the author's…

Ten activity cards, designed to introduce students in upper elementary grades to programing in BASIC, are presented. The concepts and skills involved are thought to correspond to the pupils' knowledge of mathematics and aid in reinforcement. The cards represent a total of about one hour of computer time. (MP)

Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) in France is described, with three periods of development noted. It is felt teachers need to be motivated to use CAL. The current priority is seen to be teacher training, with secondary schools the focus. (MP)

The need for the instruction of computer literacy in schools is advocated, along with programing courses beyond this basic level. (MP)

In 1971 the National Library of Medicine underwrote the promotion of computer technology integration into clinical medicine by providing graduate-level training for faculty members in the health sciences. The experience of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in the implementation of an NLM training grant is reported. (MLW)

Several programs deemed good for preschoolers are reviewed, including some that require the child and parent to work the keyboard simultaneously. (MP)

Due to increasing enrollments in engineering programs and shortages of faculty, resources, and finances, Iowa State University has avoided limits on admissions by extending time to earn a degree. (SK)

Reports on a pilot project to introduce an introductory course in computer literacy for elementary through postsecondary students in Pennsylvania. Includes descriptions of course rationale and teacher training. (DC)

Describes a computer engineering program including: (1) student activities; (2) positive impact of complementary programs; and (3) additional faculty tasks to support the program. (SK)

Teaching ideas that focus on reading data generated by a computer, input media with emphasis on one type of punched card, flowcharting, and simple program writing to solve word problems are provided on worksheets designed for classroom use. (MP)

A University of Maryland School of Pharmacy two-credit elective course which is designed to meet the needs of its students with respect to knowledge of computers and their uses in pharmacy is described. Competencies for the course and steps in evaluating and selecting computer systems are provided. (Author/MLW)

It is contended in this article that many typical problems can be avoided in a human service organization which implements the use of computers in its work. (Author/DB)

Details of an ongoing research project entitled, "Factors Influencing the Sharing of Computer-Based Resources for Higher Education and Research," are given by an analyst involved in the research effort. (MP)

Describes a way to teach computer science based on J.S. Bruner's psychological framework. This educational philosophy has been integrated into two German federal state schools. One way to cope with the rapid developments in computer science is to teach the fundamental ideas, principles, methods, and ways of thinking to K-12 students, (PEN)

A study of 148 male and 161 female 7-12 graders tested the hypothesis that computer attitudes and computer confidence positively affect each other and that both positively affect commitment to computer learning. Contrary to expectations, computer confidence had a negative effect on commitment to learning. Includes an attitudes and self-confidence…