This report, the first volume in a three volume set, summarizes the results of a study performed by the DELTA (Developing European Learning through Technological Advance) Unit in parallel with the projects underway in the research and development Exploratory Action. The report identifies the key issues, associated requirements and options, and potential actions to be taken. Chapters include the following: (1) Challenges and Opportunities, which covers training in a highly technological environment in Europe; (2) Shaping of Change--Potential Market Demand and Problems of Supply; (3) Learning Technology Pedagogics, which covers tutoring, process management, modelling the learner or trainee, didactic strategies, exploratory scenarios, collaborative learning, psychological and motivational factors, learning technology cost and effectiveness; (4) Learning Technologies, which covers portability, interoperability, and standardization; learning configurations; learning facilities; design and production systems; communications; information environments; training servers; and applications; (5) Policy and Planning for Implementation, which covers the regulatory framework, norms and standards, editorial scenarios, technological scenarios, telecommunications scenarios, infrastructures, and evolutionary strategies. (DB)