Out-of-class use of technology systems as an aid to self-study is discussed. Four possible systems are described and compared against a proposed set of ideal specifications. (Author)

Author looks at programed learning and analyzes why he believes it has not been as sucessful an educational tool as many educators predicted. (HB)

Project IMPACT (Instructional Model Prototypes Attainable in Computerized Training) is a comprehensive advanced development project designed to produce an effective and economical computer-administered instruction (CAI) system for the Army. The computer hardware and software capabilities of the prototype system are described. The components of the…

Computer-based instruction (CBI) encompasses the functions of computer administered and managed instruction supplemented by utilities and interfaces. The course author's function in computer-administered instruction (CAI) is to construct the lesson for input in one of three formats: (1) batch entry used by those with knowledge of programing…

This teacher's guide for the instructional system known as "Beginning Spanish" instructs the teacher in the rationale and administration of the course. Commentary is directed to: (1) general information, (2) use of equipment, (3) student check lists, (4) systems format, (5) the teacher's role, and (6) the administration and scoring of Spanish…

A symposium was sponsored by the American Society for Engineering Education; experts in the fields of technology, economics, and pedagogy gathered to evaluate the potential technological advances in terms of cost-effectiveness and feasibility within the existing educational framework, and to help delineate the ways in which educational…