The three projects described are a pitch pattern perception study designed to lead to accurate and rapid perception of patterns of from 2 to 12 notes, exercises leading to an understanding of basic principles of voice learning in triadic tonal music, and a procedure for manipulating encoding pitch materials interactively. (Author)

Describes the development of a CAI ear-training system centered around a concept-oriented philosophy which focuses all application areas on a learning sequence based on tertian tonality. The hardware and software support of this system, site development and maintenance, student use, and curriculum development are reported. (RAO)

Reviews current psycholinguistic research concerning language problems faced by deaf children and considers several requirements for a meaningful language learning environment for the deaf through the use of computer assisted instruction. A computer assisted language manipulation program is also described. (Author)

Results of an evaluation of computer assisted instruction in a school of allied health technologies is reported. The evaluation rated ease of use of computer hardware and instructions, difficulty of content, and learning value. Student comments were favorable in all areas and have led to revisions in specific programs. (Author/CT)

Argues that with project prices of courseware surpassing those of hardware, the National Science Foundation (NSF) must promote transportability if computer-based instruction is to gain widespread implementation.

The computer assisted instruction (CAI) center at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is described in terms of scheduling; monitoring of student progress in mathematics, language, and reading; comparing student achievement; and funding. (CL)

Findings of an evaluation of the use of PLATO IV in support of a computer-based medical sciences curriculum indicate that PLATO IV can be used effectively in the creation and implementation of lessons and that it is an excellent host for lessons developed on another system. (RAO)

Describes instructional strategies available for videodisc courseware in terms of the amount of processing intelligence available and locus of sequencing control. The consumer videodisc is compared and contrasted to intelligent videodisc systems. (JEG)

Provides necessary characteristics to consider when selecting a CAI system plus a list of costs and capabilities available with the better known CAI systems. Characteristics of major CAI systems are presented in three categories--large/maxi, mini, and micro systems--in chart form. (JEG)

Computer-managed instruction can be used to evaluate the cognitive progress of individual students without negatively influencing their achievement. (JD)

Describes a computer program for designing tests and grading students in a college chemistry course. (RAO)

Provides a summary of current status of computer-assisted instruction in chemistry instruction. (BB)

Conventional paper-and-pencil testing was compared to computer-assisted testing on a pharmacy school pathology test. Individual items were speeded in the computer-assisted mode. In addition to responses, the number and pattern of changes in responses were analyzed. True-false, multiple-choice and matching items were used. (JKS)

This paper begins with a look at the present state of computer applications to music education. Instructional systems for instrumental music, music fundamentals, ear-training, set theory, composition, analysis, information retrieval, automated music printing and computer-managed instruction are discussed. The functions of the NCCBMI are described.…

A description of Project COMENCE, a program of the Hampton, (Virginia) City Schools funded by a grant under ESEA Title IV-C. Time-shared terminals in 14 schools provide access to instructional programs in many academic areas as well as career guidance. (BD)