This presentation discusses an hourly scheduled, flex-time program at the University of Oregon for children 15 months through 4 1/2 years of age whose parents are usually students. Serving a population of highly educated people who provide a stimulating home environment, the flex-time program gives more attention to social-emotional and creative…

SURVEYS OF PROFESSIONAL LITERATURE INDICATED THAT INTENSIVE CYCLE SCHEDULING FOR SPEECH AND HEARING THERAPY MIGHT YIELD BETTER RESULTS THAN MORE TRADITIONAL METHODS. EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS USING THIS NEW METHOD WERE ESTABLISHED IN FIVE SCHOOL SYSTEMS AS A FIELD TEST OF EFFICIENCY. THE 4 YEARS OF RESEARCH IN INTENSIVE CYCLE SCHEDULING IN THESE FIVE…

THIS SURVEY WAS DEVELOPED IN ORDER TO EXAMINE THE EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY AND DESIRABILITY OF YEAR-ROUND OPERATION OF LOS ANGELES JUNIOR COLLEGES, TO EVALUATE THE VARIOUS PROPOSALS FOR CALENDAR CHANGE, TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEMS AND IMPLICATIONS OF IMPLEMENTATION, AND TO DESCRIBE THE ORDERLY STEPS REQUIRED FOR TRANSITION. MATERIALS WERE…

A MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF ESTABLISHED AND INDUSTRIALLY VALIDATED LEARNING AND FORGETTING THEORIES IS OUTLINED, AND A COMPUTER-EXECUTED HEURISTIC ALGORITHM FOR SELECTING THE BEST SCHEDULE FOR SUBJECT PRESENTATION IS GIVEN. FUNDAMENTAL PARAMETERS OF THE MODEL INCLUDE EDUCATION POTENTIAL, TYPE OF SUBJECT MATTER, TYPE OF LEARNER, TEACHING METHODS, AND…

This collection of notes for novice conference planners provides information explaining the process of planning and implementing a statewide conference on families. Topics such as building preparation, exhibits and displays, finances, interpreters, keynote speaker, lunch and coffee breaks, funding and personnel as well as program scheduling and…

INFORMATION IS PRESENTED FOR STUDENT USE IN LEARNING PROGRAM EVALUATION AND REVIEW TECHNIQUE (PERT), A PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USED TO PLAN, CONTROL, AND EVALUATE PROJECTS. THE MATERIAL WAS PREPARED IN THE IBM DISTRICT 15 EDUCATIONAL CENTER TO BE USED IN VOCATIONAL CLASSES. THE TECHNIQUE WAS DEVELOPED DURING 1958 BY THE NAVY FOR APPLYING…

The implications of computer technology and architecture are discussed with reference to school building design. A brief introduction is given of computer applications in other fields leading to the conclusions that computers alone cannot design school buildings but may serve as a useful tool in the overall design process. Specific examples are…

A step-by-step process is described for registering students in junior and senior high schools by electronic computer and for providing them with conflict-free programs. The manual provides answers to questions concerning procedure, outlines features to improve administrative control, depicts various forms of data processing materials used, and…

A computerized monitoring system was developed for grades 4-6. Objectives and corresponding test items were stored on computer. Instructors selected objectives for each monitoring period. Stdents were tested frequently using interchangeable forms of tests covering these objectives. Tests were computer scored and interpreted by teachers. These…

Descriptions of various types of prison postsecondary education programs include both those inside the institution and on a precommitment or post-release basis. Concerns common to these programs include costs, geographic isolation of institutions, post-release linkages, transferability of earned credits, scheduling educational participation,…

This book defines initial objectives, gives post-meeting critiques, and points out steps and decisions necessary to make a success of every type of meeting ranging from small committees to large extravaganzas. It instructs on how to plan programs, incorporate audiovisual aids, deal with hotels, and make schedules work. Include d are the five basic…

To better match available time and facilities to the form and content of subject matter, a humanities-oriented English program was coordinated with programs in other content areas and a modular schedule will be set up. Each class day will consist of 24 fifteen-minute modules, and some meeting times will be a multiple of these 15-minute periods. To…

This paper describes a mini-modular program for the tenth grade. The program operates within a year-long course of study which covers all four of the language arts and groups students in classes heterogeneously so that skills and concepts can be taught to all students and special needs and interests handled as they arise and are identified.…

The report describes most of the field procedures of the Arkansas Highway Department's maintenance management system. The material is specifically designed for area foremen and job superintendents. Included are work scheduling, management tools, procedures, and reporting. The format is suitable for use as a self-instructional text. (Author)

The communications component of the Modular Achievement Program (MAP) at Bowling Green State University is discussed in three phases. Part one offers an evaluative synthesis of Speech 102. Part two deals primarily with the speech component of the module and part three briefly discusses the modular attempts at integration. Related documents are HE…