A paper titled "Myopia, Cornucopia and Utopia" makes up the major portion of this Project Solo Newsletter. It emphasizes the danger involved in the belief that the larger the system the better, and points out that although the computer utilizes technology, the human with judgment utilizes the computer. Some details of the Project Solo…

One of the most difficult tasks in program production of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) has been the transformation of an author's ideas into machine-usable form. Thus, an improved authoring language (IAL) to facilitate the transformation of authors' drafts to machine-usable form was conceptualized. IAL was designed so that an instructional…

Author contends that the future of computer assisted instruction lies in the wealth of concepts, analytical tools and practical techniques which computer scientists have accumulated in the process of learning to build and program various kinds of systems and hardware. (Author/HB)

Hardware, software, courseware, and courseware modes are identified and data on CAI usage and effectiveness are highlighted in this introduction to the issue. (RAO)

Project characteristics are analyzed in determing the function of computer assisted instruction management. Specific and unique areas of concern are detailed. (RAO)

The main thesis is that the "no-significant-difference findings" are due to the incomplete specification of the set of input variables. It is suggested that the world must recognize the influence of non-educational components of learner inputs. (DAG)

Descriptive quantitative data on various aspects of CAI are reported, including subject matter, author languages, instructional strategies, level of instruction, sources, and central processors. (Author)

This paper describes a computer based simulation game designed to help students to link theory and practice in economics. Students assume the role of a government and engage in budgetary planning. (Author/STS)

Program of teaching students to fly a specific maneuver through real time simulation. Computational and educational implications are considered. (DAG)

Describes a successful computer-based project that has been introduced at two correctional facilities in Ontario, Canada. Reviews several other PLATO projects that have been successful. (Author/CH)

This annotated bibliography describes 12 books, 10 ERIC publications, and 7 periodical articles about artificial intelligence and robotics that were selected by the author as resources for educators. (CLB)

This article gives practical advice to history teachers contemplating the use of computers in their classrooms. Provides eight reasons not to adopt microcomputers, but goes on to advocate their use, identifying ten ways in which microcomputers will benefit instruction in a history classroom. (JDH)

Reviews ways that computers can assist text composition and considers some specialized audiences for various computer functions as well as the roles educators might play in promoting their development. (DF)

The author submits that the question has changed from "What does it do?" to "How can I use this thing in my teaching?" He argues that teachers need time, training, and access to information about software and how it relates to the curriculum. (MT)

Illustrates computer assisted instruction (CAI) at the United States Air Force (USAF) academy by presenting a sample CAI session involving thermodynamics. Comments on evaluation of the program. Future plans are included. (JN)