The focus of the Library Education Experimental Project (LEEP) at Syracuse University has been the development of a computer based laboratory for library science students to use in class assignments and for independent projects, with MARC tapes forming the data base. Data bases, programs, and seven different class assignments are described and…

There is a demand for engineers to understand the manufacture of semiconductor devices and how this knowledge can be applied to systems design. (IR)

Paper based on this research was presented at the 1968 American Educational Research Association Meetings, Chicago, Illinois. Paper supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Office of Education.

Provided are descriptions of programing languages (BASIC, LOGO, Pascal, FORTH, Savvy). Included are two lists, one presenting sources of programing language tutorials (includes computer needed, price, language, additional hardware needed, special features) and the other presenting a buyer's guide to programs that teach programing. (JN)

Offers a personal perspective on the use of computers in English instruction. (FL)

Examines the relationships between computer literacy and mathematics, the potential advantages of teaching the two as separate courses, and both academic and practical issues that must be addressed in developing a mathematics curriculum that will ensure strong mathematics and make maximum use of the modern computer. (MBR)

We must update and expand the existing training programs in marketing and distributive education by adding (integrating) computer instruction. Computers will help students to move at their own pace in developing competencies that will equip them to function in the world after school. (JOW)

Describes and critiques four computer assisted instruction software packages designed to teach typing skills--TYPING TUTOR, MICROTYPING, TYPE-IT, and MASTER TYPE--and their prices and the microcomputers on which they can be used. A summary suggests eight improvements that could be made on some or all of the packages. (EAO)

Provides an introductory overview of articles included in this journal issue, which is devoted to the topic of microcomputers and children. (MP)

Computer based education (CBE) and some possibilities for use of such systems are described. Considers instructional materials (computer programs/PLATO), benefits of CBE, recent CBE developments (focusing on PLATO), a case study of PLATO courseware development in Lower Division Engineering Curriculum, CBE authoring capabilities, CBE effectiveness,…

Social studies educators who are seeking to combine the power and utility of microcomputers with the new generation of video technologies have a sophisticated instructional tool at their disposal in the form of interactive video systems. Three current social studies projects employing such systems are described. (RM)