Discusses new information technologies, networked-based software and their use in distance education, especially in Europe. Topics include hypermedia tools; multimedia tools; the World Wide Web; examples of custom-designed tools from Greece; and an example of a distance education network. (LRW)

Examines critical issues in distance education. Discusses three stages in the retraining of students; retraining of faculty, including establishing and maintaining effective interaction, motivating students, adapting the syllabus, and using technology to teach; and redesign of course content. (AEF)

Defines "pedagogical reengineering." Indicates how tele-learning can bring about enrichment or reengineering in the pedagogical profile of a course. Illustrates these ideas through experiences with four cycles of a particular course. Suggests a general approach for deciding where and how to integrate World Wide Web-based functionalities into…

Outlines the nature of electronic performance support and ways it can be used to enhance conventional lecturing. Describes the generic processes and related tools involved in creating and using electronic lectures. Concludes with a short case study of a prototype system recently created to investigate staff and student attitudes toward this…

Explores the power of digital video interaction (DVI) technology as it pertains to its ability to combine multimedia tools to form a single communication engine. Defines DVI, its historical origins, how it works, software applications and interactive attributes, implications to film and video production, and where its impact is likely to be felt…

Summarizes recommendations related to technology use within America's elementary and secondary schools, made by the Panel on Educational Technology. Includes: (1) focus on learning with technology; (2) emphasize content and pedagogy; (3) give special attention to professional development; (4) engage in realistic budgeting; (5) ensure equitable,…

For the twenty-sixth year, the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. This is Volume 2 of the 26th Annual Proceedings of Selected Papers On the Practice of Educational Communications and Technology presented at the National AECT…

For the twenty-sixth year, the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. Papers published in this volume were presented at the National AECT Convention in Anaheim, CA. The Proceedings of AECT's Convention are published in two volumes.…

Article surveys various approaches to questions of group interaction as they are affected by the choice of a communications medium. (Author)

Author looks at criteria for selecting objectives, which involves questions of value and evaluation. (HB)

A satire on what not to do when writing CAI programs. (HB)

A discussion of how staff evaluation can keep pace with objective-based teaching and learning. (HB)

A discussion of whether pilot testing or a panel review is the most effective way to evaluate curriculum materials. (HB)

A look at performance based instruction, using programed instruction, as a change agent for education. (HB)

A discussion of the author's experience using videotape in teaching American history. (HB)