Software Reviews : CLAS: Computerized Lesson Authoring System,1.09 Staff review Publisher: Micro-Ed,Inc.,P.O. Box 444005,Eden Prairie,MN 55344 (telephone: 800-525-CLAS;800-MICRO-ED) Year of Publication: 1983 Materials: Author disk,student disk,94-page manual Price: $89.95 Machine Specificity: IBM (reviewed),Apple,Commodore,and Acorn System Requirements: None special,but program does not display well without a color monitor Effectiveness: Good User-Friendliness: Good Documentation: Good

Abstract

CLAPS is a simple course authoring system for computer assisted instruction (cM) modules. The system provides for fill-in- the-blank items, true/false items, and multiple choice items. The author disk includes a word processor, "Touch Typer," to construct the lesson files. Preparing lesson files requires learning a very simple command language. Although lacking functions of more elaborate authoring systems, CLAS could be a good choice for those wishing to construct simple drill-type CAI lessons.