Described are the historical uses and research involving the discipline of artifical intelligence. Topics discussed include: symbol manipulation; knowledge engineering; cognitive modeling; and language, vision and robotics. (Author/DS)

Discusses patterns resulting from the monitor of science education proposals which may reflect problems or differing perceptions of NSF. Discusses these areas: proposal submissions from two-year institutions and social and behavioral scientists, trends in project content at the academic-industrial interface and in computer technology, and…

A system for computer-assisted analysis and assignment of tasks designed for use in administering distance learning programs is also proposed as a model project of research into computer science in education. The aims, design, and initial application of the program are outlined. (MSE)

A combination of Eastern philosophy and cybernetics leads to a method of improving athletic skills (especially basketball) which is based on the theoretical basis of Maltz's philosophy of successful goal attainment. The method is relevant to the total educational process and to counselors. (SB)

The computerized data control system used at the Furstenberg Student Study Center at the University of Michigan Medical School is described. (MK)

The impact of technical advances in computer hardware is examined. Size, cost, ease of use, expandability, and availability are discussed to help assess the impact of these advances on information systems. It is suggested that technology is making administrative computing economical and feasible. (Author/SF)

Outlines the technological evolution and the use of computers and telecommunications in information transactions and data storage. (CWM)

It is suggested that clinical legal education has the potential to strengthen student education, assist teachers, stimulate research and scholarship, and contribute to improving the nation's legal system. Examples of clinical research and activities are drawn from the work done at New York University School of Law. (JMD)

Describes the growth of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College's science and technology programs through grants which have funded new faculty positions, the construction of new science and computer facilities, 16 computers, and the implementation of long-distance learning systems. (DMM)

Information on the type of language use and skills emphasized in the existing Thai English-for-Special-Purposes materials for computer sciences was gathered. Structured interviews with 25 subjects in 22 firms indicated that speaking skills were of great importance, followed by reading and writing skills. Pedagogical implications are discussed, and…

Technologies that enhance the ability to create and understand information have led to changes in the traditional legal concepts of property, ownership, originality, privacy, and intellectual freedom. The importance of government addressing such issues and investing in development of a high-capacity computer network is discussed. (KR)

Presents personal analysis of information science as a field of scientific inquiry and professional practice that has evolved over the past half-century. Examines origin of information science in respect to problems of the information explosion, social role of field, nature of "information," structure of field in terms of problems addressed,…

A study of 89 computer programming students in two instructional groups found that those using Visual Basic (VB) mastered programming design concepts as well as those using traditional BASIC. Concludes that VB is an excellent choice for a first programming course (high school or university) emphasizing sequence, selection, iteration, variables,…

Describes tele-immersion, a new medium for human interaction enabled by digital technologies. It combines the display and interaction techniques of virtual reality with new vision technologies that transcend the traditional limitations of a camera. Tele-immersion stations observe people as moving sculptures without favoring a single point of view.…

In this edition of Learning Connections, the authors show how technology can enhance study of weather patterns, reading comprehension, real-world training, critical thinking, health education, and art criticism. The following sections are included: (1) Social Studies; (2) Language Arts; (3) Computer Science and ICT; (4) Art; and (5) Health.…