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Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
In 1982, Minneapolis Public Schools adopted a plan to provide students with equal access to excellent educational programs within a racially integrated school environment. Describes the role computers, software, and scanners play in Minneapolis' instructional management system, and the planning process was used to make computer-managed instruction…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Frantz, Nevin R., Jr.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1979
Describes a computer-based system designed to alleviate problems that instructors at technical and community colleges face in developing and teaching courses. Discusses implementation of computer-managed instruction, field testing, record keeping, and revisions. (MA)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Community Colleges, Computer Managed Instruction, Educational Technology
Farnsworth, Briant J.; Wilkinson, John C. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1987
Describes a system recently implemented in a Utah school system which uses computer technologies to promote and monitor mastery learning. Discusses the development of the system, including the search for appropriate hardware and software, and the training of teachers to use the system. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware
Norris, William C. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1985
Challenges traditional methods of education and urges use of computer technology to increase learner productivity. Recommends a national program for innovative learning and advocates increased cooperation between industry and educational institutions. Suggests a Model Educational Center as a systematic approach for computerized instruction. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Science Education, Educational Innovation
Blaschke, Charles L. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1985
Describes the dramatic growth in the use of microprocessor-based systems and the effects of this new technology, including microcomputers, telecommunications systems, and communications aids, on special education. Factors contributing to widespread use include requirements for individualized educational programs, increased support for special…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology
Svenson, Raynold A. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
Outlines a study procedure for directors, administrators, and managers of large-scale training or education functions to determine if computer-based instruction is cost effective for their organization. Plan includes data gathering, alternatives, recommendations, and implementations. (DC)
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Education, Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction
Tyre, Terian – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Discusses the current state of computer managed instruction (CMI) and the advantages it affords both teachers and students. Describes the learning objective as the focus of CMI. Notes the interaction of computer assisted instruction and CMI. Lists a directory of 16 CMI systems. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Rumford, John – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes South Carolina's Governor's Remediation Initiative (GRI), an instructional management system that links diagnostic tests and teaching modules for use by high school mathematics and reading laboratories. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
