The importance of using a theory of characters in the designing of automatic computer character recognition algorithms for hand-printed letters is demonstrated. (Author)

Article calls attention to some of the non-pedagogical and non-technical concerns which should be taken into account when planning the development of computer based instructional systems. (Author)

Strategies used to encourage college faculty to increase their knowledge of computers are discussed. A course offered by Indiana University-Purdue University followed the guidelines of making college teachers confident in their use of the computer. Computer jargon was not used, and terms like "computer literacy," were dispensed with. Sessions were…

A developmental mathematics program at Hill Top Preparatory School in Rosemont, Pennsylvania is designed to help learning disabled students prepare for jobs and college work. Intended for non-college bound as well as for the college bound, the program emphasizes aspects of environment (appropriate placement, self pacing, small groups), process…

Examines the role of the computer in present and future scholarship in the humanities. (RB)

A discussion of how the computer has compelled educators to devise new education experiences by which students can acquire information. (Author/HB)

Ten common errors in planning a Computer Managed Program are listed. (HB)

This paper provides a rationale for introducing preservice and inservice teachers to appropriate computer applications, and it describes a unit and interactive computer modules for use in teacher education. (Author)

How the audiovisual center for Cooperative Extension Agents at Purdue University computerized their media department. (HB)

Presents a tested, workable technique that simultaneously reduces costs, provides better service to administrative users, improves teaching and learning, reduces power struggles, and increases faculty and staff morale. The basic idea is that individuals teaching computer-related courses can be regular, full-time members of the computing center…