Outlines a nine-step planning model for teachers to follow in order to introduce computer-based education activities in their classrooms. (MP)

Focusing on the composing process, this series of articles discusses improving composing by exploring personal experience and the use of computers and specific computer composition programs for teaching writing. (HTH)

The Community College of Denver provides educational facilities and faculty for greater development of skilled manpower to meet the demands of an expanding industrial and business environment. The computing facilities and hardware, administrative data processing, and educational computing are discussed. (MLW)

Educators must ask whether microcomputers and computer literacy will cause students to be better educated or will solve problems of budget balancing or student performance. They should remember that any educational technology is simply a means of educating children, not the education itself. (Author/RW)

Identifies and discusses specific components of Maria Montessori's educational philosophy and considers what computer based instruction (CBE) might imply for each. Experiences in initiating a CBE program in a first-grade Montessori classroom are also provided. (JN)

The Atari videogame "Battlezone" can be used as a valuable field exercise to teach college-level psychology students about the fundamental principles of man-machine interactions. (RM)

Investigates the effect of feedback delay in computer-assisted instruction on short- and long-term retention of mathematical material, by college students. Difficulty level of material and original learning are also considered. Results show that a delay in feedback may have a detrimental effect on retention. (Author/JJD)

Describes 10 steps which can guide an educator through the process of introducing computer-assisted instruction. This guide can be used for implementing computerized instruction at any educational level. (JJD)

A personality research study using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator indicates that computer-assisted instruction programs favor introverts, i.e., those learners who can concentrate on details, memorize facts, and stay with a task until it is completed. (JJD)

Peripheral components for music instruction include a music keyboard, a digital music synthesizer, and music listening devices. Computers can teach sight-singing, playing an instrument, dictation, and composition. Computer programs should be interactive with students. (KC)

The GUIDO system offers programing in ear training and theory for kindergarten through college levels, using high-resolution graphics, touch input, and a sound synthesizer. Ear training includes intervals, melodies, chord qualities, harmonies, and rhythm. Theory covers octave designation, beat units, scales, intervals, diatonic chords,…

Presents a directory of 46 organizations, agencies, and individuals with expertise in the educational applications of computers. Names, addresses, and brief descriptions are provided. (KC)

Presents a glossary of 146 terms related to computers and their application in education. (KC)

The American Medical Association has been exploring the capabilities of optical videodisc recordings and demonstrating pilot programs that use good principles of audiovisual and computer-assisted instruction in tutorial formats or presented as patient-management problems. Using interactive videodisc programs, we can solve some of medical…

With the advent of readily available computer technology, we have to develop a philosophy which considers the role of computers in education. Computers can be used for much more than role learning, and a philosophy must include the far reaching contexts of computers in school and life. (CL)