This document describes a system of computerized advance registration at Colorado State University. The main objective is to generate a schedule that will satisfy student requests and needs, given constraints of faculty, time, and space. The system consists of a series of computer programs and a set of well-documented manual procedures in the…

This report consists of four parts. The first part is a non-technical summary of the basic problem and an attempted solution. The second part is a technical review of the literature and a description of the basic algorithm used in the solution. The third part describes the use of the Sociogram System. The fourth part describes the use of CHAIN, a…

THE USES OF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND COMPUTER SIMULATION OF SCHOOL ORGANIZATION WERE EXPLORED TO FIND NEW WAYS TO IMPLEMENT INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA. THE USES OF SYSTEMS ANALYSIS RECOMMENDED WERE--(1) TO FACILITATE IMPROVEMENT OF PRESENT INSTRUCTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PLANNING SYSTEMS AND (2) TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF PROPOSED SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS. THE…

A study was conducted to refine a model Computer-Managed Information System (CMIS) that provides learning prescriptions based on students' learning styles and to identify specific problems concerning its implementation in other time-sharing environments. During the 1974-75 academic year, the CMIS that was constructed and tested the previous year…

This report summarizes a research program in modeling human communication ability. The methodology involved selecting a single, naturally occurring dialogue, instructing a human observer to extract certain aspects relative to its comprehension, and then using these aspects to guide the construction and verification of the model. The model assumes…

This report is part of ongoing research engaged in transforming knowledge of how human communication works into improvements in man-machine communication of existing and planned computer systems. The methodology includes having a trained "Observer" annotate transcripts of human communication in a prescribed manner. One of the issues,…

This report provides technical information on an on-line admissions system developed by Montgomery College. Part I, Systems Development, describes the background, objectives and responsibilities, system design, and reports generated by the system. Part II, Operating Instructions, describes input forms and controls, admission system functions, file…

The Computerized Vocational Guidance System (VOCGUYD) is designed primarily to relate the world of an individual to the world of work in a meaningful yet comprehensive manner. It is intended for use by individuals in their own life career planning, and is designed specifically to provide a scientific means for the reducing of career planning…

The individualized instructional model used is based on fixed-content, variable time, and fixed proficiency. Flowcharting is retained along with decision tables as part of the training. Top-down modular design is introduced when students are well advanced. Five tasks are identified for use in one individualized system. The first three involve…

Suggests the use of the computer for drill and practice, for simulation and game playing, and for problem solving in the elementary school. Offers advice on the teaching of terminal operation to young children. (CP)

Defines all recurrence relations used in the Nuffield course, to solve first- and second-order differential equations, and describes a typical algorithm for computer generation of solutions. (Author/GA)

Discusses the use of the Interactive Computer-based Testing (ICBT) in university-level science courses as an effective and economical educational tool. The authors discuss: (1) major objectives to ICBT; (2) advantages and pitfalls of the student use of ICBT; and (3) future prospects of ICBT. (HM)

Discusses the successful introduction, present status, and future outlook of computer output microfilm (COM) catalogues at the University of Guelph Library. A description of the local circumstances and environment includes the user community, library organization, choice of format and other COM characteristics, environmental determinants for…

Advocates that in order to serve their community's needs, administrators must encourage instructors to increase their knowledge of technologies such as microcomputers by participating in workshops offered by computer training companies so that students who find microcomputers in equipment they handle on the job will have basic knowledge of them.…

This article summarizes the results of the field trial of DISCOVER, a computerized, interactive career guidance system intended to be used with students in grades seven to 12. (Author)