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Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh (Scotland). Esmee Fairbairn Economics Research Centre. – 1976
Part of an economic education series, the course package is designed to teach basic concepts and principles of microeconomics and how they can be applied to various world problems. For use with college students, learning is gained through lectures, tutorials, textbooks, programmed text, cases, and TIPS (Teaching Information Processing System).…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Oriented Programs, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching
O'BRIEN, RICHARD J. – 1968
THIS TECHNICAL NOTE, ONE OF A SERIES PUBLISHED ON THE URBAN EDUCATION MODEL, PRESENTS A MODEL FOR DETERMINING REQUIRED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AREAS WHEN RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THE RACIAL AND/OR SOCIAL COMPOSITION OF EACH SCHOOL PLANT. THESE ATTENDANCE AREAS ARE GENERATED IN A MANNER INSURING THE ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS WHICH MINIMIZES THE…
Descriptors: Bus Transportation, Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Educational Facilities
COULSON, JOHN E. – 1967
AN INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS DESCRIBED AS AN INTERIM APPROACH TOWARD WIDESPREAD ADOPTION OF COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION. AN EXPERIMENTAL PROTOTYPE OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS BEING DEVELOPED BY SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UNDER A CONTRACT FROM THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LABORATORY FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. IT…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Objectives, Educational Technology, Electronic Equipment
Stein (Theodore) Co., New York, NY. – 1967
A processing center which would meet both the cataloging and acquisitions needs of the public libraries of New York state has been proposed. Described in this report is the acquisition system, which provides for handling of both items received on standing order and items received separately. The state center obtains information as early as…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computers, Cooperative Planning
Allan, Blaine W. – 1964
In 1963 Stanford University selected Virgin Valley High School in southern Nevada as one of four pilot schools to use computerized modular scheduling. Schedules for 165 students and assignments for 14 teachers were developed at the Stanford University Computer Computation Center using 30-minute modules with a total of 80 modules per week. After…
Descriptors: Computers, Curriculum Enrichment, Flexible Scheduling, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Atkinson, Richard C.; Suppes, Patrick – 1968
Applications of basic elements in a theory of individualized instruction to computer-assisted programs in mathematics, reading, and spelling are described and recent results obtained in an existing elementary school facility are reported. To optimize learning in computer-assisted instruction (CAI) a program model is provided in which content,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Facilities, Educational Media
Murtha, D. Michael – 1968
A selection of technical reports, journal articles and books on various aspects of systematic methods for school planning and design, are presented in this bibliography. The subject areas include the design process in terms of--(1) practice, (2) theory, (3) methods, (4) decision systems, and (5) computer applications. Criteria for design with…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Architectural Education, Architectural Programing, Architecture
League for Innovation in the Community Coll., Los Angeles, CA. – 1978
This proceedings contains the full texts of five keynote speeches: "The Continuing Challenge of the Disadvantaged Student" by Nolen Ellison; "Fostering Creativity in the Teaching-Learning Process" by Norman Watson; "From Junior College to Community College and the Significance of the Change" by John Dunn; Robert Heinich's "From Learning Theory to…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conference Reports
Massachusetts State Dept. of Education, Boston. Div. of Occupational Education. – 1976
The major problems now facing a guidance department are the organization of the rapidly growing amount of information available in the field of career guidance, and the presentation of this information in such a way as to make it most valuable to the potential user. This directory is designed to assist guidance practitioners in analyzing,…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Career Awareness, Career Education, Career Exploration
Lysiak, Fae; And Others – 1976
The computer assisted instruction (CAI) program studied was implemented in eight elementary and four middle schools. The drill and practice program focused on reading and mathematics skills using a computerized curriculum developed by the Computer Curriculum Corporation. Students, qualifying under Title I guidelines, in grades 3-7 were provided…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Education
Sasscer, Monica Flynn – 1977
Northern Virginia Community College began utilizing a Time-Shared Interactive Computer-Controlled Information by Television (TICCIT) system in 1974 to present the entire course material for English 110 (College Grammar), Math 06 and 07 (Basic Algebra I and II), portions of English 111 (English Composition), and Math 182 and 183. Findings by the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction
Becker, Dorothy, Ed. – 1975
Texts of speeches given at the Adult Student Personnel Association conference regarding career change in mid-life are presented. They include: Socio-Political Implications of Career Changes (Vinia R. Quinones), discussing educational needs, relocation, psychological, political, and social implications regarding women and career changes; Continuous…
Descriptors: Adult Counseling, Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Programs
1973
The modern, miniaturized computer as in information processor has radically altered the logic of three commonplaces regarding computer-based learning: (1) that the machine exerts a dehumanizing effect on the educational process, (2) that computers are too expensive to prove cost-effective in education, and (3) that the computer's facility in…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, College Language Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness
Dwyer, Francis M. – 1970
Some basic concepts and types of computer assisted instruction (CAI) are presented, and their application in college and university settings is considered. CAI literature of the late 1960's--including descriptions of specific CAI systems together with studies of instructional effectiveness, learning time, and student attitudes--is then summarized.…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Autoinstructional Aids, College Instruction, Colleges
1974
The military utilizes tests extensively and should be aware of current testing problems. A conference composed of members from the business, educational, and military communities, both foreign and domestic, was held and these major issues addressed: (1) The Development of Training Requirements; (2) Personnel Assignment Using Interest Inventories;…
Descriptors: Computers, Interest Inventories, Measurement Techniques, Military Personnel
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