When applied to values education, the personal computer provides interactions that promote reflective analysis while ensuring discretion and psychological safety. (Author)

Discusses how the Bell System Center for Technical Education uses computerized instruction to meet five goals. (DC)

Describes a versatile, inexpensive information system using microcomputers and television sets which enables Indiana University Northwest to relay information for students to different sites simultaneously and to update information quickly and easily. Illustrates how to set up the hardware, discusses programing, and includes the actual program…

The California computer network for instructional development cost-effectively links over 100 campuses in an effort to help faculty and administrators in postsecondary education keep up with and prevent duplication of current state-funded programs for teaching improvement. Summarizes the network's history, funding, evaluation findings and…

Presents 11 short descriptions on the applications of computers in chemistry classrooms and laboratories, including among others, using microcomputer graphics to teach quantum theory, a versatile and inexpensive instrument/computer interface, and a microcomputer-controlled scintillation spectrometer. (JN)

International student admissions in universities can be facilitated by multivariate statistical procedures. On the basis of existing data on student characteristics, predictions can be made regarding performance of applicants. These predictions consider personal variables, knowledge of English, and various indicators of academic performance.…

At the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, microcomputers and minicomputers are being integrated into all aspects of the high school program. This report describes the rationale behind and some of the features of this school's computer program. (SJL)

Describes a portable fluid power engineering laboratory and class demonstration apparatus designed to enable students to design, build, and test multi-actuator circuits. Features a variety of standard pneumatic values and actuators fitted with quick disconnect couplings. Discusses sequencing circuit boards, microcomputer control, cost, and…

The newly-computerized WIRS bibliography includes over 1,100 indexed citations of mental health research published in journals, government documents, reports, papers presented to professional organizations; and doctoral dissertation abstracts. Journal availability: see RC 503 481. (DS)

Presents Part II of a description of a computer-oriented course on process control which has been offered at the University of Wisconsin for undergraduate students. Lecture topics and laboratory experiments are also included. (HM)

Integrated remote access servers support many different types of access. Remote access has been integrated as a strategic tool as application developers build remote access capabilities into their software. Discusses demands of using remote access as a strategic component and management matters. (AEF)

The rule of 78 is used by banks and loan companies to compute the amounts due when installment loans are paid early. Describes an unexpected case of negative amortization when the rule is applied. Presents an actual problem and discusses the case. (YP)

Described is hypermedia including computers, videodisks, and monitors. Classroom and industry applications are discussed. Some criticism and issues involving the hypermedia are summarized. (YP)

The implementation of a microcomputer-based student advising system and its evolution into a successful academic network providing electronic mail, document transfer, information access, and a powerful advising tool are described. (Author/MSE)

Evaluates a Navajo school program to improve writing skills using the process model and computers. Concludes that students' writing skills improved more in the experimental program than in comparable conventional classes, and that the new approach created a different pattern of growth in writing ability. (SV)