Author describes a new use for a computer in a computer-aided graphics course. (PG)

Describes a course to enable students involved in research to gain deeper insight into some of the important areas in engineering. A working knowledge of FORTRAN was the only prerequisite. (DF)

Describes achievement in diagnostic task learning by college sophomores and medical students. (JM)

A comparison between computer and student solutions to a location problem indicates a possible strategy utilizing planner-computer collaboration. (RA)

Presents a two-part system for including communication technology in the business communications class. Phase one is the teaching of the concepts of telecommunications, teleconferencing, computer graphics, and voice transmission. Phase two is the emphasis of classroom activities that reflect these changes. (NRJ)

Provides Logo activities designed for adults and children to use together. Although activities are designed for Terrapin/Krell Logo, modifications are provided for use with Apple Logo or TI Logo (Texas Instruments). "Bugs" are introduced in one activity to demonstrate how they can lead to unexpected results. (JN)

An evaluation of a personal computer was conducted to determine its potential for applications normally assumed to require higher resolution, higher cost graphics devices. Its resolution, stand-alone computing power, and capability to function as a distributed computing element in a time-sharing system are discussed. Six references are listed.…

Describes a program in vegetable gardening developed by Purdue University specialists in horticulture and computer technology. This computer program offers residents of Indiana individual garden plans based on their own specifications. (CT)

Eighty graduate students and faculty estimated the correlation coefficient for each of 13 computer-printed scatterplots. As predicted, subjects underestimated the degree of actual correlation. With substantial moderation by a method-of-presentation factor, this underestimation was most pronounced in the middle of the correlational range.…

Describes a rapid computer technique for plotting Eh-pH diagrams using a line printer. (MLH)

According to responses from 306 of 750 administrative support personnel, 126 used presentation graphics software, mostly PowerPoint or Harvard Graphics; 51.7% received formal training and 48.3% informal training; those with formal training used significantly more features of the software and produced more materials. (SK)

Follows the decision-making process for an embedded help solution to replace a help system that had trained users not to use it. Discusses solutions for implementing embedded help. Considers how to design a solution that not only lures users back to the user assistance, but also encourages users to learn more about the product. (SG)

This paper reviews the role of the item in test construction, and suggests some new methods of item analysis. A look at dynamic, graphical item analysis is provided that uses the advantages of modern, high-speed, highly interactive computing. Several illustrations are provided. (Author/TJH)