This report intended for use by instructors describes research in curriculum design for computer-assisted instruction. The issues and difficulties involved in courseware development are discussed, with particular emphasis on the problems of current "generative" techniques. The Curriculum Information Network (CIN), as used in the BASIC Instructional Program (BIP), is described in detail and its advantages, weaknesses, and possible future development are discussed. Results obtained from analysis of students' experience with BIP are presented. Finally, the relevance of the network idea to Navy Technical Training is discussed and directions for future research are proposed. (Author)