A research plan for identifying and acting upon constraints that impede the development of knowledge-based intelligent systems is described. The two primary problems identified are knowledge programming, the task of which is to create an intelligent system that does what an expert says it should, and learning, the problem requiring the criticizing…

The second annual report of the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET) documents the initiation of shared cataloging service to member libraries. Reports from several libraries recount their experiences in using the services of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC) through SOLINET. Then the training program used to instruct staff members of 86…

Hillsdale High School, in San Mateo, California, installed the nation's first 15-computer Macintosh laboratory donated by Apple Computer, Inc. This article describes the lab and the uses to which it has been put, including computer education, word processing, preparation of student publications, and creative writing instruction. (PGD)

Describes the "Turnkey Library," a computerized library system that saves time and money and frees the library staff from clerical tasks so that they can provide more information services to their clients. (MD)

Until computers revolutionized the process of preparing hometown news releases, they were the most tedious job of the college news services. Word processors merge data on individual students with a basic 'shell' story. The computer can generate better, more personalized stories, process standard stories more efficiently, and distribute releases…

The authors describe the types of hardware and software capabilities that would be important to an undergraduate business program. They also discuss design of a course in business information systems that would orient students to the available computer capabilities. (CH)

The British Open Tech Program (OTP) is providing technical training and refresher courses to any adult interested in learning. The development, structure, and delivery of the program (which has had an ethusiastic response) are discussed. (JN)

Discusses an easy way of interfacing physics experiments to a microcomputer, providing information on the "analog input port" of a BBC microcomputer. Also describes a capacitor discharge experiment with suggestions for several student activities such as investigating decay curve shapes. Program listing is available from author. (DH)

Examines the extent to which a process control computer system is assisting departmental research (by providing a comprehensive and flexible data logging and plant control system) and providing a teaching facility for the department by live demonstrations of plant monitoring and control applications, simulation, and student implementation of…

To dissolve much of the confusion surrounding videotex and teletext, and the respective merits of these emerging technologies for education, the Annenberg Foundation joined with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to conduct controlled comparison tests. Results of the project are described. (JN)

Discusses two alternative metrics to detect computer software plagiarism: the Halstead metric drawn from the software science discipline and an ad hoc method drawn from program grading experience and identified by factor analysis. Possible explanations as to why the ad hoc method is more useful in identical-task environments are considered.…

Describes: (1) spreadheet programs (including VisiCalc) for experiments; (2) event-driven data acquisition (using ADALAB with an Acculab Infrared Spectometer); (3) microcomputer-controlled cyclic voltammetry; (4) inexpensive computerized experiments; (5) the "KC? Discoverer" program; and (6) MOLDOT (space-filling perspective diagrams of…

Reports on a program designed to increase computer literacy of faculty and to help them incorporate the use of microcomputers into their classes. The approach included formal 2-week summer workshops and peer groups to facilitate development of discipline-oriented microcomputer applications. (JN)

Describes a senior-level course which teaches engineers to design and implement a large software project within a team structure. Management issues, technical issues, project phases, and examples of student projects are included. (JN)

A literature search was conducted to examine the development of computer-based instructional (CBI) materials in higher education and CBI's impact on learning processes. Indicates that although CBI may not replace traditional methods of engineering instruction, it does offer significant advantages. These advantages are discussed. (JN)