Describes insights and attitudes toward computer-based learning which developed during design of "Computer Power," an introductory programming curriculum for junior high, high school, and junior college students. Learning and thinking, computer power meta-goals, and computer power subject matter goals are highlighted. (EJS)

This material emphasizes student development of a computer program to keep track of data about people in a neighborhood. The first part involves taking a survey of people and the second part is on entering the information into a program. The use of file structures in BASIC is outlined. (MP)

Discusses the priorities and problems in the development by the United Kingdom Department of Education and Science of a program to introduce microelectronic technology to elementary and secondary level students. The basic needs for program implementation, information support required for the program, inservice teacher training, and curriculum…

Addresses various issues in educational computing, suggesting that the real crisis facing schools is not a software shortage but a hardware crunch accompanied by misconceptions about how computers can help children learn. (Author/JN)

A special flowchart for computer programming, known as a structure chart, emphasizes sequence, selection and repetition within basic programs. (MP)

The Governor of California discusses the role/importance of computer science education and proposed steps to support the cause of computer-aided education in California. Proposals include establishing computer demonstration centers, providing stipends for teachers studying computer-aided instruction, and funding of summer institutes and exemplary…

Describes the design of a simple yet flexible microprocessor and how to construct it using a breadboard. (DC)

Several computer-oriented lessons designed to explore and exploit the problem-solving capabilities of currently available, inexpensive systems are presented. The programing language BASIC is featured. (MP)

A survey of department heads and faculty members provides information to update a 1977 report on the current state of instructional computers in institutions of higher education. (MK)

Describes the development of computer education and computer-aided learning during the first ten years of the British Open University and discusses some of the problems associated with the use of computers in distance education. (Author)

Ideas and examples that support the problem-solving role of computers in the classroom are given: procedures, techniques, and sample problems that can be used with beginning, intermediate, and advanced students have been included. (MP)

The university librarian at Columbia University discusses the need for a national cooperative strategy for research libraries in the network environment. The advent of widespread computer technology and the impact on research libraries is described. (MP)

Outlines career paths and education requirements for computer science occupations. Discusses ways in which business educators can incorporate computers and data processing into the curriculum, and can keep themselves abreast of current developments. (SK)

Three keys to the successful development of the program of the computer programming department of the Technical Institute of Oklahoma State University are discussed: Community involvement, faculty/administration commitment to the basic principles of technical career education, and availability of appropriate equipment for student use. (HD)

Discusses the success of Nebraska's St. Cecilia's Elementary School in obtaining computers due to the volunteer efforts of parents who donated money or time to the school. Suggests fund- raising ideas such as computer swap meets or asking employers for used computers. Offers tips for volunteer recruiting success. (AJL)