Computers & Learning: A Compendium of Papers.

Computer assisted instruction, software design, and course organization are among the topics discussed in this varied, 15-paper collection which includes descriptions of specific projects, general essays and practical suggestions for improving or implementing computer-oriented instruction. The following papers are presented: (1) "Organization of Computer Based Courses"; (2) "Basic Mathematics in Colleges and Universities--Computers as a Solution"; (3) "Nontrivial, Nonintelligent, Computer Based Learning"; (4) "A Preliminary Taxonomy of Ways of Displaying Text on Screens"; (5) "Advantages of Computer Based Learning"; (6) "Computers and Information Technology as a Learning Aid"; (7) "Two Examples of Computer Based Learning on Personal Computers"; (8) "Computers in Learning--Common False Beliefs"; (9) "Graphics and Screen Design for Interactive Learning"; (10) "Compendium of Bad but Common Practices in Computer Based Learning"; (11) "Computers and the Future: Education"; (12) "A Tale" (describes development of a "marvelous invention"); (13) "Computer Assisted Learning--The Age of Reason"; (14) "Families, Computers, Learning"; and (15) "Using Computers for Training--Getting Started." Five papers provide references. (LMM)