' CUMENT RESUME ED 305 894 IR 013 747 AUTHOR Barrett, John, Ed.; Hedberg, John, Ed. TITLE Using Computers Intelligently in Tertiary Education. A Collection of Papers Presented to the Australian Society for Computers in Learning (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, November 29-December 3, 1987). INSTITUTION Australian Society for Computers in Learning. REPORT NO ISBN-0-949088-31-5 PUB DATE 87 NOTE 477p. PUB TYPE Collected Works Conference Proceedings (021) -- Viewpoints (120) Reports - Research/Technical (143) EDRS PRICE MF01 Plus Postage. PC Not Available from EDRS. DESCRIPTORS *Artificial Intelligence; *Computer Assisted Instruction; *Computer Managed Instruction; Computers; Computer Simulation; Courseware; *Distance Education; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; Instructional Systems; Interactive Video; *Media Research; Programing IDENTIFIERS *Australia; Intelligent CAI Systems; Intelligent Tutoring Systems ABSTRACT The 63 papers i.n this collection .iclude two keynote addresses: r..Datient Simulation Using Interactive Video: An Application" (Joseph V. Henderson), and "Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Practice Opportunities and Explanatory Models" (Alan Lesgold). The remaining papers are groupedunder five topics:(1) Artificial Intelligence, including intelligent computerassisted learning, problem solving, artificial intelligence, andprogramming (15 papers);(2) Delivery Systems, including distance learning, communications, and hardware (9 papers); (3) Developments,including interactive video, simulation, authoring, computer managed learning, and computer based training (12 papers); (4) Research/Evaluationand Future Directions, including research, policy/planning,and philosophical aspects (21 papers); and (5) Software Tutorials, including computer assisted learning tools and commercialproduct applications (4 papers). The text is supplemented byvarious figures, and references are provided for each paper. 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'" - " " Using computers intelligently in Tertiary Education A collection of papers presented to the Australian Society for Computers in Learning, Sydney, November 29th to December 3rd, 1987 Edited by John Barrett and John Hedberg © 1987 ASCILITE and individual authors 3 Acknowledgements Part of the funding for this publicationhas been provided by IBM Australia Organizing Committee Dr John Barrett, Dr Ken Wade Mr Bill Chia, Dr John Hedberg Ms Bronwyn Hewlett, Dr Rod Nason Mr Rod Sims, Mr Phillip Staines Mr Bill Stewart Editorial Assistance Anita de Sousa, Bill Chia, Bill Stewart Layout and Design John Hedberg assisted by Glen Sorensen Conference Secretariat Robyn Hall, Judy Layton, Mollie Lenthall Published by the Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education ISBN 0 949088 31 5 © 1987 ASCILITE and individual authors Distributed by Continuing Education, University of New South Wales, P.O. Box 1 Kensington, N.S.W. 2033. Contents Using Computers Intelligently in Tertiary Education Keynote Address 1 Henderson, Joseph. V. Patient Simulation Using Interactive Video: An Application 1 Lesgold, Alan Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Practice opportunities and explanatory models. 7 Artificial Intelligence Intelligent CAL, ProblemSolving, A.I., Programming 25 Bailey, D., P. Logan., P.Walker & I.Walsh The Physics Literacy Project - 1987. 25 Burden, Frank R The Logichem Organic Inference Program. 31 Fielden, Kay Grabbing Knowledge Graphically. 34 Foster, C,?off What Do You Say After They Press 'Return'?- Intelligent Feedback in CAL. 40 Harris, Marshall Some Lazy Thoughts on Applying AI to CAL. 47 Newby, Michael Teaching Introductory Programming using a LanguageIntelligent Programming Environment. 52 Stern, Neville The Powerful Ideas of Educational Knowledge Engineering. 58 Stern, Neville Bandwagons, Hearses and Other Vehicles: The Useful Fate of PROLOG in Education. 69 Stewart W.A. & J. Flanagan Increasing Active Learning in a CAL Environment. 76 Waugh, David A. & K.P. Stark Applying Intelligent CAL Principles to Help Subsystems for Interactive Software. 81 Waugh, David A. MacTutor: An Intelligent Novice Programming Environment and Tutor. 90 Webb, Geoffrey I. Generative CAL andCourseware Abstraction. 100 r pi Using Computers Intelligently Pars low, G.R. & T. R. Haynes Profile of a Successful CAI facility- identifying useful technology. 404 Staples, Rodney Intelligent CAL, or Intelligent CAL Users? 409 Richards, T., G. Webb & N. Craske Object-Oriented Control for Intelligent C.A.L. Systems. 447 Delivery Systems Distance Learning, Communications, Hardware 110 Castro, Angela A.ft 'AESNET' (Australian External Studies Network)? 110 Clarke, R. J. & L. Athanasiadis Automated Library And Borrowing System (ALABS): Implications for CAL. 117 Cornish, B., M. Johnston & M. Whitelaw Bringing the Distance Student On Campus the Riverina Way. 125 Fleming, Peter Computerised Formative Assessment- A Powerful New Tool. 134 Latham, S., W. Moore, G. Ritchie, B. Rothwell & L. Wilde. Computer Enhanced Distance Education. 138 Munro, Donald Quality Distance Education= Computer Based Feedback + Electronic Mail. 147 Palmer, J., K. Pierce & G. Pervan. A Case Study in Computer education by external study. 153 Coldwell, R.A. CBT: Networking of autistic & other retarded students in sheltered training establishments. 415 Weidenbach, Vanda Decentralized Learning on the Tertiary Campus: CA.( to increase student music literacy skills. 420 Developments Interactive Video, Simulation, Authoring, CML, CBT 160 Carthew, Douglas CM- A Necessity not a Choice. 160 Christie, Allan Interactive Videodisc in the Teaching of Orthopaedics in Psychotherapy 164 Duncan, Kelvin Using Computers Intelligently - What happens when computers are removed from the classroom? 170 r. t, 6 Using Computers Intelligently Edwards, David T. & Robert G. Craig. Software Simulation of Microprocessor Hardware. 176 Farrow, Margaret Innovative Applications of Computer Assisted Learning. 184 Kemm, R.E. Computer Managed Learning in the Physiology Laboratory. 18d Se linger, Benjamin Lateral Teaching Software: A Programmer's Perspective. 204 Lord, Trevor Interactive Laser Disc in Community Medicine. 210 Shaw, Neil A. Interactive Audio... A Challenge or Companion to Interactive Video? 212 Byard S.M. & N.A. Shaw Applications of Interactive Video. 222 Read, W.W. & David A.Waugh Simulation and Queuing Theory: A Combined Approach.229 Sims, Rod & P. Grant Instructional System Design: The hidden'agenda. 235 Research/ Evaluation & Future Directions Research, policy/planning, Philosophical aspects 243 Arnold, Anne The Use of CAL in Remedial Mathematics for Economics Students. 243 Barrett, John F. The Subject Matter of CAL Technology: Towards a development methodology. 248 Carss, Brian W. Computer Assisted Learning and the Future of Education.257 Clark, Neil J. Demystifying Tertiary Education. 262 Clayton, D., P. Farrands & M. Kennedy Computer Enhancing using a Fu action Graph Plotter. 271 Crock, Michael Updating Mathematics Skills: An evaluation of a computer based mathematics course. 278 Durham, Marsha Are Computers the Right Stuff? Computers and writing instruction. 296 Hasan, Helen Assessment of Student Computer Programming Assignments. 305 7 Using Computers Intelligently Higgins, Phill Easing the Load of Laboratory Assessment. 310 Isaacs, Geoff Athena, Andrew and Stanford: a look at implementation and evaluation in three large projects. 313 McCrae, Michael The Computer Based Education System: A process of integration? 322 O'Brien, G.C. Education Resource Planning. 331 Page, Michael. If It Is Useful Then Use It. Some experiences in theuse of computers in the teaching of Chemistry. 339 Parsons, D. & R. Hunter. Computer Managed Learning ht Electronics, 345 Price, John A. Formative Evaluation Systems for CAI. 352 Sampath, S. & A. J. Quaine Automated Storyboards- A plausible authoring aid. 358 Stanford, Jon D. & Howard P. CA CML-Its Applications to Increase Student Achievement Using Formative Self Assessment. 367 Stevens, Jean A. Computers in Tertiary Education in the Northern Territory379 Tao, Li., L. Fang, L. Christensen & C. Yu. Computer Assisted Examination for Fundamental Programming Courses. 383 Vlugter, Marjan. Computer Ass sted Learning at the University of Otago. 391 Chia, W. & M. Khamis A Computer Based Testing and Evaluation System. 398 Software Tutorials CAL tools and commercial product applications 431 Carnegie, U., & M. Gerrard. Keyboarding for Information: Don't let your thoughts get away from your fingers. 431 Mc Sherry, Tony Development of CBT Using Author. 436 Rundle, John Diverse CBT Applications using Author. 441 McArthur, Liz The Advanced Features of Author. 443 Preface This collection has been a learning experience for the editors, both in assembly of papers electronically and understanding the varied skills of academics in pro- ducing publishable work directly from a word proces- sor. As we move towards a time when computers allow greater access to cheap publication, it is instruc- tive to realize how much staff development