Describes a system in which the computer, by interacting with an information bank, produces an individual or group diagnostic profile specifying the nature of the factors that contribute to mathematics difficulties and student variability. The computer also generates suggestions for remediating the learning difficulties and accommodating student…

A college physics department has been operating a "computer games station" in a corridor, with unrestricted access. The design of this station and summary of programs used are described. Program focuses on acceleration, rotating vectors, Maxwell's demonstration, wave display, and Fourier synthesis. (JN)

A 12-lesson course using a microcomputer with second graders was developed by a parent and a teacher. In addition to the course outline, specific suggestions for conducting the course are given. (MNS)

In the 20 years since the first computers were installed in Japan, roles of systems engineers have changed. As a result, two leading educators developed a new method which has been successfully used for eight years. The development and use of method for solving engineering systems design problems is described. (JN)

Examines educational technology (EdTech) in Florida using the future-is-here-now technique, suggesting transposition of teaching/learning, rezoning research, and elasticizing experience. Scenarios are provided to illustrate computer-enhanced collaborative learning, electronic messaging (teleconferencing) and simulation or interactive gaming. (JN)

Studied conversation in a role play of assertive behavior of 58 college students and compared this with stylistic complexity derived from publications on assertiveness training. Results showed that for both samples assertive speakers used significantly more words, phrases and clauses than passive speakers. (LLL)

The merits of having students interact with the computer rather than use canned programs to solve problems are discussed. Examples are provided. (SD)

This proposal contains a mechanism to provide the population with useful drug information at the time of purchase. This mechanism may also provide the system with useful information concerning drug utilization by the consuming public. Such information is vital to health planners and others interested in health care delivery. (Author)

Summarizes 13 papers presented at the Fourth Biennial Conference on Chemical Education that dealt with computer-assisted tutorial and graphical instruction of chemistry. (MLH)

The use of computers in the science classrooms of Great Britain is reviewed. Major emphasis is given to the Computer Aided Learning (CAL) Packages. Criteria which justify the development and use of CAL materials are illustrated through reference to and description of specific packages. (BT)

Three forms of computer-augmented algebra programs were evaluated at each of two secondary schools with respect to mathematics achievement and attitude. Results of the 4-month program showed lower achievement among the computer group, while results of the 9-month program showed the no-computer group achieved significantly higher. (DT)

The purpose of this book is to introduce innovative educational concepts and techniques to help librarians and other information professionals create technology learning courses, sessions, workshops, and modules. The book applies the concepts of instructional systems design (ISD) to designing courses, or parts of courses, for instruction on…

In 1997, the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) supported a project on the geographic spread of the commercial Internet Service Provider (ISP) market. This Research Brief describes some of the principle findings of a report (by Professor Shane Greenstein of the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University) on the…

The objective of this study was to gain enough familiarity with developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies to be able to advise the information service community on what can be applied today and what one might reasonably expect to be applicable to library and information services in the near future. The emphasis is on…

The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the developmental stages of academic publication collaborations through both research on the collaborative process itself, as well as through analysis of the discovery process. Using the qualitative software package, NUD*IST, the teleconferencing system, FirstClass, and standard e-mail, the study…