Reports results of "School Shop's" annual survey of teachers of technology and vocational education. Questions centered on (1) information about respondents, (2) data on schools and programs, and (3) opinions about strengths, weaknesses, and problems. Results indicate that robotics and computers are among the fastest growing programs. (CH)

Describes the comprehensive, college-wide approach to integrating computers in the curricula at Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey). Reviews how the personal computer ownership aspect of the program had an impact on the institution's organizational structure, faculty, and student body. (ML)

The article examines characteristics and present or potential applications of expert systems technology for diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities. Preliminary findings indicate that expert systems can perform as well as humans in specific areas, and that the process of organizing knowledge bases for expert systems helps clarify existing…

Examines the revolution of musical technology and the resulting possibilities for music education. Discusses digital recording, electronic instruments, and computer interfaces, advocating that curriculum planners take them into account to increase students' fascination with music and improve the quality of music education. (GEA)

Discusses the problems of quantitative social history during the 1970s, stating that if properly taught, quantitative social history could and should play a central role in contemporary education by integrating science, business, and the humanities. Presents a syllabus for a course entitled "Work, Technology, and Society" and examines…

Evaluates several voice synthesis programs for emergent readers which can be used to help make the transition from listening and speaking to reading and writing. (MM)

Reports on a study that investigated the quantity, quality, and distribution of talk generated by the use of a computer program when working with a class of six and seven-year-old children. Outlines practical implications for the teacher when using computers to generate talk in the classroom. (ARH)

Using an experimental computer language, students were exposed to multimedia computer events of their own design. This nontraditional computer application allows students room for self-expression; they program the computer, rather than being "programmed" by it. Examples of projects are given. (JL)

Describes the phases of the integration of academic computing into the operations of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Reviews planning and operational stages and discusses future directions. (DMM)

Discusses general statistical methods which could be employed to develop homework problems and laboratory exercises. Methods emphasize experimental design and the effects of uncertainties on inferences drawn from experimental data. (CW)

Females, minorities, and disadvantaged students are not generally encouraged to work with computers as a result of traditional, cultural biases. Educators must work to assure equal computer access for all students. (JL)

Explores the relationship between educational policy, teaching practice, and instructional innovations. Offers explanations for the slow pace of educational reforms. Focuses on the use of computers in education. (RB)

The Logo computer program is well-suited to gifted students' learning style characteristics (independence, fluency, persistence); learning style preferences (learning alone, use of tactile and kinesthetic senses, and sound in the learning environment); and teaching method preferences (independent projects, discussion, flexibility, and traditional…

Arizona State University uses the Computer-Administered Mathematics Examination to identify preservice teachers who need mathematics remediation. Reported are the results of the testing of several groups of students. Some of the students were retested after remediation. (RH)

A Swedish study of the uses of computers at Brown University is described, and tentative conclusions about the problems and potential of computer use on that campus are presented. (Author/MSE)