Describes a self-paced mastery instructional computer programing course. States the objectives of the course, the way it was conducted, and the method of student evaluation. (GA)

The article reports on an innovative approach to developing computer literacy among 15 visually impaired students that was presented in two four-week workshops in computer programing for visually impaired students at Baruch College, N.Y. (Author/PHR)

This is Part 1 of a small series on teaching the BASIC programing language to beginners, and deals with the computer, instructional materials, and objectives needed for such a course. (MN)

Describes an interdisciplinary program in the areas of biochemistry, biology, and computer science offered at Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to update 30 women in order to prepare them to return to the job market in chemistry. (HM)

A description is given of a program for providing computer services to secondary schools throughout the Province of Manitoba. (MP)

Discusses the importance of the computer in today's complex society. Argues strongly in favor of integrating the computer into education by introducing computer-related curricula at all levels of education, and thus developing a computer literate society. (GA)

Describes one approach to supplying engineering and computer science educators with an economical portable digital systems laboratory centered around microprocessors. Expansion of the microcomputer based laboratory concept to include Learning Resource Aided Instruction (LRAI) systems is explored. (Author)

An after-school program in which fifth and sixth graders were taught how to use the BASIC programming language using computer terminals is described. (MN)

A computerized power management project at Leyden Township High School District 212, Illinois, minimizes electrical power usage and gas fuel consumption by controlling the on/off air handling cycle intervals. (MLF)

Presents results of a trend survey of the present and planned use of electrical and electronic instruments. Microprocessors were found to have the highest predicted growth rate of all instruments included in the survey. (SL)

Investigates effectiveness of advance organizers for teaching functioning and use of compilers to undergraduate students in computer science courses. Two experimental groups used the advance organizer while two control groups did not. Findings indicate that an explicitly concept-directed organizer is effective in providing a framework for…

Applies a cultural perspective to the problem of introducing novices to computing. Presents a model of initial socialization composed of reality shock, confusion, and attempts at control. Describes a survey of college students' first encounters with computers and suggests that the social contexts of introductory courses encourage feelings of…

Explains types of computers, components of the computer, and basic computing terminology. Reviews 12 types of software packages. Suggests uses for the computer in a camp setting. (CS)

Contrasts artificial intelligence and conventional programming languages. Reviews Personal Consultant Plus, Smalltalk/V, and Nexpert Object, which are PC-based products inspired by problem-solving paradigms. Provides information on background and operation of each. (RT)

Summarizes what has been learned, thoughts regarding mistakes that have been made, and recommendations for addressing future questions, regarding the role of computers in the educational process. Reviews the research on computer based instruction. States that findings are inconclusive and often contradicting. Recommends that different evaluation…