The background ideas and practical implementation that led to the use of a computer terminal in a physical chemistry laboratory are described. Outlines of two of the lab experiments being used in the program are included. (DT)

A look at computer assisted instruction at Penn State University. (HB)

Briefly described is the Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) package used in the college chemistry program at El Centro College, Dallas, Texas. (PEB)

Described are two computer problems used to provide graphic displays of data in undergraduate chemistry classes. (RH)

This paper discusses the kinds of computer applications in relationship to the level of computer capabilities utilized and the educational benefits derived. (Author)

The relationship between personalized computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and learning, attitude, and personality were examined. Subjects were 181 students, predominantly female, enrolled in a one-year teacher training course at McGill University. Treatments consisted of two versions of a series of ten CAI lessons, one written to appear highly…

This report describes the current version of the Why System, a script-based Socratic tutor which uses tutoring strategies formulated as production rules. The current system is capable of carrying on a dialogue about the factors influencing rainfall by presenting different cases to the student, asking for predictions, probing for relevant factors,…

How Rhode Island Junior College, the members of the Department of Computer Resources and the Department of Innovative Learning Services have been working together over the last several years to develop instructional support services as aids to education. (Author)

A description of how highly sophisticated, computerized robots can be used in the classroom. (HB)