Describes cognitive mapping, a practical, effective technique designed to help spot potential learning problems and avoid them. This method aids in matching students and courses, reduces the dropout rate, and helps improve students' learning performance. (Author)

The article describes how computer-managed learning (CML) for both on-campus and off-campus students was successfully introduced into a tertiary educational institution in conjunction with an organizational development (OD) strategy. (Author)

Delineates primary criteria for choosing a computer for instructional functions, such as computer literacy development; hands-on experience; new content or skills teaching; enrichment and remediation; and alternate learning strategies. Discusses memory size, programing and authoring languages, service warranties and maintenance, user networks, and…

The third in a series on Navy Computer Managed Instruction (CMI), this report describes how the automated scoring of teletypewriting tests affects training in a system for automated performance testing (APT) which was implemented in the teletypewriter (TTY) portion of the Radioman "A" School in San Diego. The system includes a computer-generated…

Explores primary steps in finding, selecting, and evaluating software for instructional applications. Cites directories of commercial vendors; periodicals that provide software announcements and reviews; and guides to assist in courseware selection and evaluation. (DMM)

To overcome the barriers that deny part-time adult learners the opportunity for continuing their educations, the University of Mid-America proposes the creation of a nationwide American Open University (AOU). The AOU will be an independent, accredited institution with its own board, faculty, and administration. It will have regional centers across…

Describes the development and field testing of microcomputer programs to construct phase tests, analyze student performance and prepare individualized remedial activities for Technician Education Council courses in Great Britain. (SK)

This update on computer technology--as it affects learning assistance directors and developmental education personnel--begins by reporting on new developments and changes that have taken place during the past two years in five areas: (1) hardware (microcomputer systems, low cost PC clones, combination Apple/PC machines, lab computer controllers…

This report describes the development of a computerized data management system using microcomputers. Intended to assist teachers and administrators in vocational centers in managing competency-based vocational education (CBVE) instructional programs, the system was designed to be used on an individual computer, be used in networking, or be…

Computer technology has been used to develop "Cafe," a self-instructional course in written French communication, which is offered to the general public by the University of Montreal. The course consists of three workbooks containing 1200 items dealing with vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, agreements, morphology, syntax, and fine points of…

Twenty-four measures of crystallized intelligence and fluid intelligence were obtained for samples of graduates and failures of an innovative instructional setting where computer-managed mastery learning was implemented to teach elementary electricity and electronics. Results suggest that some unconventional educational environments are not…

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)

This report describes the results of a theoretical analysis of the ideal role functions of the Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) instructor. Concepts relevant to instructor behavior are synthesized from both cognitive and operant learning theory perspectives, and the roles allocated to instructors by seven large-scale operational CMI systems are…

In order to provide detailed descriptions of instructors' activities in courses taught by individualized instruction and to identify some of the factors responsible for variations in those activities, records were made of instructor behavior in two computer-managed Navy courses. Within each course, jobs differed considerably in kinds and patterns…

Developing a management information system (MIS) is one approach to meeting the information collection, storage, manipulation, and usage needs of cooperative education. Within cooperative education, MIS can help in the areas of accountability, program planning, decision making, management of cooperative education activities, and program…