The Faculty of Industrial Science and Technology at Tokyo University of Science developed a two-campus system to produce well-trained engineers possessing both technical and humanistic traits. In their first year of study, students reside in dormitories in the natural setting of the Oshamambe campus located in Hokkaido, Japan. The education…

An inexpensive device to assist in teaching the main ideas of Public Key encryption and its use in class to illustrate the operation of public key encryption is described. It illustrates that there are two keys, and is particularly useful for illustrating that privacy is achieved by using the public key. Initial data from in class use seem to…

One of the principal values of audiovisual materials is that they permit the teacher to depart from verbal and printed symbolism, and at the same time to provide a wider real or vicarious experience for pupils. This booklet is designed to aid the teacher in using audiovisual material effectively. It covers visual displays, non-projected materials,…

Described is the development of the Wireless Didactic System, a piece of equipment in which "dial access, information retrieval, programed instruction, and teaching machine are all rolled into one. (Author/LS)

Points out the problems of as well as the opportunities in new hardware and software, indicating that barriers to using technology effectively are found in the human element, and in the isolated, traditional position of many schools. (JF)

A brief description of the new facilities and of the events on opening day. (LS)

When it comes to technological wizardry in the classroom, interactive whiteboards stand on the cutting edge of the future. Students seem innately able to manipulate any type of computerized equipment, and, more important, they are highly motivated to engage in "techno-discovery." It is the duty of every educator to facilitate further discovery and…

A 24-page supplement helps vocational educators find the products that best fit their needs by listing 100 suppliers and by listing teaching equipment and aids under nine different categories. (BP)

ENOUGH FUNDS SHOULD BE BUDGETED TO INSURE A QUALIFIED STAFF, ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT, AND THE BEST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT CAN BE PROVIDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. IN TERMS OF FACILITIES AND CIRCUMSTANCES, COSTS WILL VARY. THEREFORE, THE SAMPLE BUDGETS APPENDED ARE ONLY APPROXIMATE AND SUGGESTIVE. SAMPLE BUDGETS COVER MINIMUM INITIAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR…

THE VARIOUS TYPES OF EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION EQUIPMENT PICTURED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE CAMERAS, RECEIVING SETS, AND RECORDERS. OTHER VOLUMES OF THIS SERIES ARE ED 003 738 THROUGH ED 003 746. (LP)

Reviews companies to help educators make decisions in selecting microcomputers. Companies include Acorn, Apple, Atari, Coleco, Commodore, Franklin, IBM, Radio Shack, Texas Instruments, and Timex. Indicates that educators cannot simply look for the best deals but need to look at companies that are serious about long-term involvement in quality…