THE READING CENTER AT SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE RELATED COMPUTER USES TO FOUR ASPECTS OF ITS READING PROGRAM--DIAGNOSIS, INSTRUCTION, EVALUATION, AND RESEARCH. A SYSTEMS DESIGN FOR THE TOTAL PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED THROUGH THE PRACTICAL CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE FOUR ASPECTS. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE VALLEY COLLEGE PROGRAM IN…

Computers have undoubtedly entered the educational arena, mainly in the areas of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and artificial intelligence, but whether educators should embrace computers and exactly how they should use them are matters of great debate. The use of computers in support of educational administration is widely accepted.…

The digital computer can perform many functions in the junior college, from instruction through administrative operations and community service. Planning the computer center for institution-wide service requires particular attention to feasibility, organizational structure, staffing, physical planning, and financial implications. Depending on the…

Computer managed instruction (CMI) is essentially an information system capable of deciding on performance expectations and appropriate educational experiences. In addition to the two decision processes, five major processes are viewed as being central to the man-machine system of CMI: test scoring, achievement profiling, diagnosing, prescribing,…

Research for Better Schools, Inc. (RBS) has three major components in its individualized learning program--Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI), Automated Learning Management System (ALMS), and computer assisted instruction (CAI). IPI is an instructional system based on a specific set of educational objectives and has correlated to these…

This paper describes a computer simulation model used to introduce college students to fundamental concepts in managerial economics. (Author/RM)

Suggests practical steps to follow in searching for microcomputer systems to be used as instructional aids. Poses questions regarding general equipment type; kind of system needed; financial and administrative support; committee formation; information sources; and final decision making. (DMM)

Describes a methodology for linking instructional objectives to computer assisted instruction software and for evaluating the software in regard to such objectives. The proposed taxonomy codifies instructional objectives into machine readable format and includes the elements of subject, function, skill hierarchies, capability level, and…

Explores use of interactive videodisc, which combines videotape in disc format, with its various video and audio information, and the computer, either as part of disc player or external interface. Examples of a variety of industrial/educational applications are cited: Library of Congress, inventory, physician instruction, University of Iowa. (8…

Selected recent literature on microcomputers in education is reviewed, and developments are discussed regarding modes of learning, availability of computer learning, types of computers used in schools, program sophistication, and the "hidden curriculum" in computer learning. The status of programs in British Columbia is assessed, and suggestions…

A cooperative computer center offers a range of data processing services to educational institutions. (Author)

Lists major developments in the use of computer programs that apply to education and presents computer methods that will supplement teacher instruction. (RK)

Describes courses offered at colleges and universities that enable humanities students to learn about computer technology. (RK)