A suggested list of categories is presented to be used in the evaluation of adult-oriented computer software. These categories include instructional range of the program, program execution time, whether or not ancillary materials are available for the software, identifying software use, self-pacing programs, performance-oriented programs, and…

The author discusses the relationship between traditional folk media and modern communication services. His comments on the use of folk media to support learning in diverse cultures are aimed at modern educators reaching out to learners who are more in tune with traditional media and methods than with electronic devices. (Editor/CT)

Contrasts and compares the theory and practice of adult education as it relates to the issue of right brain/left brain learning. The author stresses the need for a whole-brain approach to teaching and suggests that adult educators, given their philosophical directions, are the perfect potential users of this integrated system. (Editor/CT)

Discusses the field of teleconferencing as it relates to corporate training at a distance. Covers types of services available, types of equipment used, costs, and perceptions of effectiveness. (CH)

Reports on a study that tested the effects of cognitive style upon the short-term recall of abstract figures seen with different contextual backgrounds. Findings indicated that field dependent individuals can learn and transfer visual information. (CH)

The author discusses the use of the conference/meeting symbol in fictional literature. He suggests how planners of adult conferences can learn from accounts of fictional meetings and apply this knowledge. (CH)

The author discusses the use of popular theater as an adult education tool. She emphasizes its use in information campaigns. (CH)

The author discusses the four assumptions of andragogy as stated by Knowles and gives implications these have for teaching adults to be microcomputer literate. (CH)

Two articles are presented relevant to media and adult learning. In the first article, "The Pedagogy of Communication: Conscientization through Mass Media," David G. Gueulette sets forth ideas derived from Freire's theory of literacy training and suggests means by which effective teaching strategies can be developed through popular mass media…