Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs are used to teach drafting at an Indiana high school. The school system's maintenance department shared use of the software and equipment to produce original drawings of school buildings. (MLF)

A school district that decides to acquire high-technology equipment for educational or administrative purposes faces three primary concerns: (1) potential competitive bid requirements; (2) a possible duty to bargain with employees over the effect of automation on existing jobs; and (3) copyright requirements. (MLF)

Describes some recent initiatives and developments in the computer-aided design program in the engineering faculty of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium). Provides a survey of the engineering curriculum, the computer facilities, and the main software packages available. (TW)

Electronic Networking for Interaction (ENFI) is a technique for providing immediate electronic feedback on student work to promote open-ended learning. The approach suggests a growing range of applications of new technology for student assessment for improved learning. (MSE)

The author discusses current uses of computers in adult basic skills instruction. Compares three primary systems available for purchase in adult literacy instruction: (1) Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations (PLATO), (2) Computer Curriculum Corporation (CCC), and (3) Principle of the Alphabet Literacy System (PALS). Presents…

Describes a way to use computers in teaching chemistry, in this case in a demonstration lesson on supercooling using a thermister in a game port to interface the computer with cooling phenyl salicylate. Discusses the advantages over the traditional method of instruction. (CW)

Described is a computer network at the University of Houston known as MacLAN. It was designed to support the instructional program of the College of Education. Included is the information on how the network was organized, what was learned, and recommendations for similar efforts. (TW)

Discussed are the factors to be considered when establishing a computer network. Considered are telecommunications, in general, along with channels, switching, packet switching, transmission, multiplexing, and local area networks (LANS). (TW)

Describes how database software was used for fifth graders' research and investigation about the 50 states. Provides suggestions for using a database in the classroom. Includes follow-up activities and lists a variety of additional topics that may be explored. (GEA)

Computers are working to fight school crime and have proved useful for school officials and their security officers. Computers can spot growing crime activity through incident reports and operate burglar alarm systems. A system in the Boston (Massachusetts) schools gathers information, and computers in a Huntington Beach (California) district…

Research is reviewed on the use of microcomputer technology with learning disabled students in two major areas: (1) extended practice and its role in the development of increased automaticity of basic information processing skills; and (2) problem solving and metacognitive activities. (Author/DB)

The evolution of value-added network services (VAN), current technology, and some of the major VAN vendors and types of services for universities are described. A network glossary is included. (MLW)

Support for the advancement of technology as an integral and highly visible component of the university's direction is advocated. The management stimulation to generate revenue can be accomplished by creating "cost centers." Every area of the technological organization should be capable of supporting itself. (MLW)

The college presidents of Baylor University, Mount Royal College, and the University of Tennessee, Memphis, were interviewed and their views regarding computing and information technology are shared. (MLW)

Each Harvard school manages its own computing needs and has its own administrative computing applications. Central administration maintains management information about university resources, policies, and administrative programs for which it is responsible. (MLW)