This article describes a working approach that utilizes the knowledge and skill of the program author, the abilities of members of the CAI staff and the talent of educators and consultants to generate an instructional program. (Author)

A discussion of how cost-effectiveness analysis provides a conceptual framework for analyzing the cost and effectiveness of educational programs. (Author)

A look at cost-effectiveness as the major characteristic for which to develop a forecasting method, because it encompasses concerns of most educators. It indicates relative costs and relative effectiveness, and provides a rational basis for optimal resource allocation. (Author)

Author proposes that practically any inexpensive color videotape recorder may be used to recover color from a black-and-white high resolution recorder if adequate burst is obtained at playback, despite what the manufacturer's manual may or may not say about the subject. (Author)

a look at computer simulation, which belies a methodological distinction and is a relatively new approach to the study and further understanding of complex entities and situations. (Author)

A look at how the Maine Public Broadcasting Network has recently made an effort to involve secondary school students and home viewers in an effective learning experience. (Author)

A description of a media activated seminar, which can serve to provide an element of direction. Less apparent, but of prime importance, is the potential for stimulation, motivation, and maintenance of attention characteristic of certain types of media. (Author)

The classification of objectives which, while non-behavioral, could serve a variety of functions including the development of behavioral objectives. (Author)

A discussion of four dimensions to teacher education 1) instructional; 2) personal; 3) professional; and 4) community. Emphasis of article is on the instructional dimension. (Author/HB)

A look at how the Trenton (New Jersey) Public Schools developed a project management system. (Author/HB)

A discussion of how the Cedar Rapids Community School System centralized its information retrieval equipment and made dial-access possible from any telephone in the community. (Author)

A discussion of how the competence of instructional developers might be measured and evaluated. (HB)

Article illustrates the types of activities which may occur in a learning package oriented curriculum. (Author)

A discussion on how competency based education can be used to revitalize traditional classroom teaching methods. (HB)