A study was conducted to help the computer department in an Oregon school district determine the use and value of its programs and services. Results reinforced the importance of current programs and indicated a need to instruct teachers and administrators in computer assisted instruction applications. (MER)

Computer systems comprised of a central computer, terminal, software programs, and a communication channel are being placed in charge of thousands of students for individualized instruction in various subject areas. The most prevalent uses of the computer as a teaching instrument include (1) drill and practice, (2) tutorial, (3) dialogue, and (4)…

A three-phase exploratory study was conducted to make available to British Columbia schools the best in microcomputer hardware, to assist project coordinators and teachers in the integration of microcomputer courseware into the established curriculum, and to evaluate the project. In the first phase, the Apple II Plus with 48K was selected for use,…

The 57 institutional members of Region IV of the National University Continuing Education Association (NUCEA) were asked to provide information on computerization for teaching and conference use. Forty institutions (70 percent) responded. Sixty percent of the respondents indicated having a computer teaching facility. Of the 16 schools without a…

Data were collected from Minnesota secondary and postsecondary business teachers regarding their instructional microcomputer applications and their attitudes about several instructional computing issues. Usable surveys were returned by 342 teachers in 236 schools. The predominant brand of computer at the secondary level was the Apple II; most…