ABSTRACT
It is becoming clear that the introduction of computers in education as a learning aid (CAL) has entered a critical phase. Demonstrable, measurable positive effects as a result of using CAL, and a general personal acceptance of computers will form the ultimate basis for success. To create those circumstances, computers will have to be introduced on a large scale. As a result of this effort, major changes will have to occur within the work habits of teachers, and in the organisational structure of each school. Those changes cannot be solved in a hurry, because aspects of a general innovational nature are largely involved. Every solution in this respect, therefore, needs time, much more time than was expected beforehand. Consequently, the speed of the introduction of computers in education, which has been very fast over the last 5 to 6 years, has significantly been slackened. No brute force nor great amounts of money can enforce a breakthrough. Only time and continuous training efforts can keep the ball rolling. All we can do now is to keep it rolling in the right direction.
