Some ways computers are used in classrooms today and their potential as a tool to enhance instruction are explored. Considered are graphics, lesson planning, test preparation, drill and practice, remedial work, demonstrations, simulations, and introduction to programming. (MNS)

Discusses various ways in which computers can be used in marine science studies. Includes representative software which illustrate marine science concepts and goals of the Computerized Marine Education Network. (JN)

Describes evolution, implementation, and development of a personal computer plan at Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey). Although Stevens was the first college to establish a personal computer requirement, the core curriculum could not accommodate additional computing courses. Therefore, computing was integrated throughout the entire…

Introduces social judgment theory as a potentially useful theoretical and methodological tool for understanding marital conflict. A computerized procedure is described for identification, measurement, and reporting of judgmental sources of marital conflict and for differentiation of apparent and actual conflict, illustrated by a case study. (JAC)

This article, the first in a series on administrative uses of microcomputers, describes steps to follow in selecting a microcomputer system, methods for resolving concerns facing beginning computer users, and ways to identify tasks suitable for computer processing. (PGD)

Describes Relaxation Assessment with Varied Structured Milieu (RELAX), a clinical program designed to assess the degree to which an individual is able to demonstrate self-control for overall general relaxation. The program is designed for use with the Cassel Biosensors biofeedback equipment. (JAC)

Discusses a computer simulation model for comparing the impact of two partially decentralized school finance systems: the District Power Equalizing (DPE) system, and the Family Power Equalizing (EPE) finance system. (EM)

A look at a computer-oriented calculus test recently developed by the Center for Research in College Instruction in Science and Mathematics. (AK)

Explains how the East Brunswick, New Jersey, School District moved from regarding computers as complicated monsters to an acceptance of their own computer as a sophisticated tool. Provides a 6-point explanation of the equipment efficiency and the rationale for adopting a planning, programing, budgeting, and evaluating system approach. (EA)

This article explores the reasons for gaming, two basic types of gaming (free form and computerized), and proposes a method for combining the two forms. (MM)