Looks at some of the changes that rapid developments in microcomputer and electronic communications technology will bring to schooling and society. Condensed from "The Futurist," August 1981, p25-30, published by the World Future Society, Washington, D.C. (Editor/SJL)

Describes the current problems affecting the introduction of microcomputers into education. There are still not enough pedagogically sound programs and security precautions often make it difficult to evaluate new ones adequately. Most of the existing computer languages are not suitable for teachers' use. (AM)

Presents the results of a study in aural training that analyzed freshman music majors' responses to rhythmic dictation exercises in the GUIDO system. An analysis of the data showed perceptual patterns and learning styles common to exercises in both simple and common meters. (AM)

Current investigations in the Computers and Music group in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo are detailed. New instructional methods and applications are described and proposed that take advantage of microcomputers to improve and enhance the teaching and learning of music. (MP)

The third in a series of reports on the educational applications of computers. Focuses on ERIC materials that can help educators learn more about the graphic capabilities of CRTs. (FL)

Describes a program designed to provide students with individualized spelling remediation using imitation and modeling techniques. (Author)

Four programs are reviewed: Crossword Magic, Master Type, The Vocabulary Baseball Game, and Meet the Presidents. The major innovations highlighted by the products selected are the ways the creators turned learning into a game. It is noted that whether this approach is desirable is for the individual teacher to decide. (MP)

Examines educational tasks in general computing, including computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction, word processing, secretarial and business applications, time sharing, and networking to larger computers. (CT)

Examines Telidon (a system of electronic components programed to receive, and translate into video form, electronic pulses representing pages of text and graphics stored in a central computer) and its potential impact on education. Discusses benefits: limitless information through direct computer access; individual and interactive instruction…

Presents some techniques developed to help improve student understanding of Mendelian principles through the use of a computer simulation model by the genetic system of the fruit fly. Includes discussion and evaluation of this computer assisted program. (MA)

New methods of recertification and continuing education of family physicians are needed nationally. Test of a computer application is presented as an approach to increased effectiveness. (Author/BB)

Discusses some of the more familiar computer assisted instruction systems, their knowledge base, market sources, and adaptation in college, elementary, and secondary education reading programs. (MER)

Computer-based education provides adult educators with an interactive and self-paced medium which has pedagogical and cost advantages. Applications of such educational technology must be an integral part of the instruction process. (Author/SK)

Sections of this article deal with (1) the first quarter of a beginning mechanics course, (2) development of computer based learning materials in other parts of physics, (3) production strategies, and (4) the future of computer based learning in physics and other areas. (Author/CMV)

The value of television as an educational tool lies in the ability of educators to make television more active and less passive. Examples of "acTiVision" are presented to demonstrate the potential of existing technological possibilities. (JMF)