This paper examines some of the applications of computers in education, focusing on the political and people problems involved. Through this approach it is hoped that superintendents, principals, data processing specialists, and scholars might develop a better awareness and understanding of how to assess the use of computers in school systems. The…

The different uses of computers in education were surveyed. Three major uses were defined: as a laboratory tool, as an instructional management tool, and as a teaching instrument. As a laboratory tool the computer is used as electronic equipment, a calculator, an automaton, a simulator, and a research and development tool. Instructional management…

Material on instructional computing drawn from various reports, surveys, and recommendations was assembled for use by the Communications Review Committee at the University of Michigan. The Committee was charged with the responsibility of examining the potential impact of media and instructional technology upon the University. A report, aimed at…

Abstracts of 23 papers given at the conference are presented. These deal with a variety of subjects related to educational uses of computers, including: 1) information networking, 2) computer-managed test item banks, 3) learner-controlled instruction and courseware, 4) computer-assisted instructional (CAI) systems such as Coursewriter III and…

This paper surveys the types of computer usage, both current and planned, in science education. The authors state that they are concerned not with the scientist with computer experience, but rather with telling those without computer teaching experience about the possibilities and prospects. In their discussion, the authors distinguish at least…

A procedural variable, the use of computers to score the students' assignments, is being studied as it affects performance on correspondence courses. The format used is known as CALS-Computer Assisted Lesson Service. Courses were converted to an objective type lesson format which the student responded to using an electronically read answer sheet.…

The testing and revision phase of REACT (Relevant Educational Applications of Computer Technology) and CUES (Computer Utility for Educational Systems) is summarized. REACT is a training course for teachers and administrators designed to familiarize them with the use of computers for instructional and administrative purposes. REACT course materials…

A study was conducted to refine a model Computer-Managed Information System (CMIS) that provides learning prescriptions based on students' learning styles and to identify specific problems concerning its implementation in other time-sharing environments. During the 1974-75 academic year, the CMIS that was constructed and tested the previous year…

The individualized instructional model used is based on fixed-content, variable time, and fixed proficiency. Flowcharting is retained along with decision tables as part of the training. Top-down modular design is introduced when students are well advanced. Five tasks are identified for use in one individualized system. The first three involve…

Suggests the use of the computer for drill and practice, for simulation and game playing, and for problem solving in the elementary school. Offers advice on the teaching of terminal operation to young children. (CP)

Discusses the use of the Interactive Computer-based Testing (ICBT) in university-level science courses as an effective and economical educational tool. The authors discuss: (1) major objectives to ICBT; (2) advantages and pitfalls of the student use of ICBT; and (3) future prospects of ICBT. (HM)

This article summarizes the results of the field trial of DISCOVER, a computerized, interactive career guidance system intended to be used with students in grades seven to 12. (Author)

The Fibonacci Sequence describes a vast array of phenomena from nature. Computer scientists have discovered and used many algorithms which can be classified as applications of Fibonacci's sequence. In this article, several of these applications are considered. (PK)

Described are the developments of a computing environment, the general training in the use of information technology, the training of specialists in computer science and engineering, and the use of information technology as an aid in the education process at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. (RH)

Examines whether the use of computers is more efficient than traditional methodology in terms of time and cost in reaching goals related to: (1) vocabulary; (2) concepts of disease processes; (3) specific organ system pathology; (4) disease morphology; and (5) laboratory testing. (JN)