Describes a software package called "Hi-Res Secrets," a programmer utility designed to teach how to create and manipulate block shapes, character graphics animation, character fonts, color fill, and multiple color graphics. Also describes the continuing education course at the University of California (San Diego) in which the package is used. (JN)

The "Student Evaluation of Instruction" (SEOI) was administered to all full-time and part-time faculty. Approximately 91,530 surveys were sent out in 4,980 envelopes; 58,604 surveys were returned to the Office of Institutional Research. The return rate for the paper surveys was 64% including late submissions. Instructors' reports were…

The "Student Evaluation of Instruction" (SEOI) was administered to all full-time and part-time faculty. Approximately 82,806 surveys were sent out in 4,830 envelopes; 52,464 surveys were returned to the Office of Institutional Research. The return rate for the paper surveys was 63% including late submissions. Instructors' reports were…

Presents the syllabus for a nine week, college level unit on energy topics. (CP)

A review of the support materials for courses in educational technology developed by the National Council for Educational Technology. (Author)

One of a series of resources for teaching sociology at the postsecondary level, this volume contains syllabi and instructional materials for courses in juvenile delinquency. Material is divided into two parts. Part One consists of 16 syllabi ranging from those stressing theory to those which are more directly concerned with the practical problems…

This article represented one school's experience with the MACOS project, instruction of mixed ability groups in the social studies by a team of teachers. (Author/RK)

The purpose of the Laser/Electro-Optics Technology (LEOT) Project was to establish a pilot educational program, develop a flexible curriculum, prepare and test instructional materials, transport the curriculum and instructional materials into other educational institutions by establishing relevant LEOT programs wherever they are needed, and to…

This paper advocates the extensive use of case studies in engineering materials course instruction. The author states that increased enthusiasm can be generated for what is generally considered to be a dull subject by the inclusion of actual engineering problems. To document this, a narrative of three materials courses using differing numbers of…

Reported is the development of a self-instructional course in engineering statics designed for engineering students that has been implemented in several institutions. There are 15 unit modules in the course divided into three different levels. Each unit begins with a description of general objectives. The unit is then divided into several subunits…

Development work of the Computer Technology Program (or REACT-Relevant Educational Applications of Computer Technology) during the period of July 1, 1971 to August 31, 1972 is summarized here. Work during this period included writing and developmental testing of a course in computer careers for high school pupils. This phase took the course…

Describes a course based on Tomonaga's approach to the teaching of introductory quantum mechanics. Compares this approach with others often used for the instruction of quantum mechanics. (CP)

Presents a course design model for secondary level environmental education programs in Scotland. Explains program components, procedural approaches, and assessment strategies. Included are tables with course objectives and topic checklists. Suggestions for modifications and applications of the model are given. (ML)

An intensive five-day all-day humanities course on 18th century thought and culture for eighth graders that involved 11 different departments is described. The course helped students recognize that what they were taught in one class could reinforce and illuminate what they were learning in another course. (RM)