Describes the use of a mini-computer facility within a biological science department to introduce biology students to computing in a course-related manner. (AL)

While the computer is presently largely performing functions such as payroll processing and scheduling, in a few years it will affect virtually every student from the kindergarten through the graduate school in some way or another relating to his learning. (Author/CB)

Improvements include an optical scanner to correct materials, and programmed comments for feedback to the students; student reactions are generally positive. (SP)

Examines 2 new computer assisted instructional systems. (HS)

The computer-assisted library use instruction (CAI) at the University of Denver Libraries described in this article differs from manual programmed learning in that the computer's flexible response capabilities make the learning experience very exciting. (Author/NH)

Although students who used the Physical Science Study Committee experiments improved in their understanding of the conservation of momentum, greater gains were made by those who used a computer simulation of one dimensional elastic collisions in a vacuum. (AL)

The program employed cassette tape recorders for problem solving, requirement of a high level of mastery (75 percent) and no final exams. Essentially all students were able to achieve the specified mastery level and retain that competence over an extended period of time, accompanied by more positive attitudes toward the course. (DF)

Illustrates an account of the University of Illinois Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations (PLATO) system of individualized instruction by describing four undergraduate topics. (AL)

The Executive Secretary of the Joint Council on Educational Telecommunications describes the role communication satellites can play in solving educational needs. (LS)