Described is an autotutorial instructional program in basic college algebra for students with a minimal mathematics background. The course curriculum is divided into 32 units with the instruction recorded on audio-tapes. Students move at their own pace and receive individual help from the instructor. (JP)

A program of multimedia courses for employees and customers in computer programing education makes training pay at Honeywell Information Systems. (Author)

Audiotutorial instruction is one application of instruction tailored to individual needs. This method imposes certain requirements for instruction to be effective and for students to be properly motivated to learn. Some of the key requirements are: (1) individual control of the program material, (2) convenience of materials acquisition by the…

Experiences with a teaching machine for self-paced individual teaching in physics are discussed and evaluated. The teaching system is described, the problems of choosing topics and making programs are examined, and student evaluation of the course is reported. (DT)

The development and extensive utilization of self-instructional materials in clinical rotations have the potential to improve the educational activities of clinical education. Therefore allied health educators should consider self-instruction teaching strategy as a primary method. (NH)

A self-diagnostic system called the Automated Individualized Diagnosis System (AID) tested at the Reading and Study Skills Center, University of Minnesota, was designed to replace the human counselor. It consists of an answer sheet, a Self-Analysis Profile Blank, and an audio tape which helps the student derive his reading profile and select the…

Miami-Dade Community College's Response System with Variable Prescriptions (RSVP) is an example of faculty-computer partnership directed toward individualizing instruction while managing up to 5,000 students in a single course, regardless of class format. Individualization of instruction is accomplished by RSVP by virtue of its potential for three…

Presents a strategy model for implementing learner controlled instruction. Seven steps are listed with primary emphasis on the delegation of authority, research, analysis, definition, and validation of each. (JEG)

Author discusses the idea of using student peers as instructional managers in individualized systems for programed instruction. (Author/HB)

Describes both the advantages and disadvantages of having a classroom computer. Diagnostic and prescriptive uses and some computer-system drawbacks are detailed. (BD)