Automated generation and scoring of repeatable tests are a practical necessity in self-paced instruction, where the demand for repetitive testing is great. (Author)

An in-depth study conducted at Kennedy-King College, a community college in Chicago, presents findings relating to student attitudes toward PLATO, an individualized, self paced CAI system. (RAO)

A competency-based, self-paced core music curriculum utilizing the concept of digital music synthesis is described. The system is designed to aid in experimental research into the perception of intervals, melodies, chords, rhythms, and harmonies. (RAO)

Describes one system of computer managed instruction and how it facilitates the management and information processing needs for one widely implemented system of individualized instruction, Individually Guided Education (IGE). (JY)

This article describes a working approach that utilizes the knowledge and skill of the program author, the abilities of members of the CAI staff and the talent of educators and consultants to generate an instructional program. (Author)

Presents the technical details of the hardware and software used with two kinds of computers, the Radio Shack TRS-80 and the Apple II, in developing personalized computer-assisted instruction with the addition of the instructor's voice interfaced with the computer. Programing controls for this interface are listed. (RAO)

Considers the structural components essential to programs of Indivisualized Instruction, leading to a model of a generalized computer managed instruction system. (JY)

Presents specific guidelines for designing instructional programs that will be delivered on microcomputers so that these programs will use the capacity of the microcomputer system in a way that will develop in learners a range of cognitive skills and help learners to evolve useful learning strategies. (Author)

Managed Instruction with Computer Assistance (MICA) used a teacher-designed math curriculum as a pilot project for a computer managed instruction (CMI) system designed to provide a means of implementing individualization. (DAG)

This examination of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) covers early predictions concerning CAI, the variables that have been addressed by CAI research, guidance in identifying the effectiveness of CAI, and future directions for CAI in education. (MER)

A look at how the computer was used to help teachers in Israel deal with students' individual learning problems. (HB)

A study conducted at a naval training center to determine whether any significant relationship exists between personality types and student performance and attrition in a self-paced computer-assisted instructional program found that certain personality factors can affect the success of this type of training program. Four references are listed.…

Discusses whether integrated learning systems (ILSs) provide good education and suggests the need to consider what learning technologies can deliver best and what humans can teach best. Opposition to ILSs is discussed, focusing on negative views of machines; and support for ILSs is reviewed, including individualized instruction and motivation.…

A brief review of shortcomings of commercially available computer assisted instruction (CAI) programs, is followed by a description of Wordsworth II, a sophisticated interactive CAI program written at Michigan Technological University for teaching English composition. Criteria met by each of the program's eight process-based modules are discussed…