Mental rehearsal, which involves the interrelated processes of visual and verbal rehearsal, is advocated as a form of self-directed staff development. The formats utilized by teachers include physical relaxation, positive thinking, mental and physical readiness, verbal cue practice, nonverbal cue practice, content practice, methodology practice,…

Summarizes item review in the development of criterion-referenced tests, including logical item review, which examines the match between instructional intent and the items; empirical item review, which examines response patterns; traditional item review; and instructional sensitivity of test items. Twenty-eight references are listed. (MBR)

A modified set of criteria based on sociology is suggested as a framework for evaluating the social implications of educational software. Six analytic categories are discussed: language usage, knowledge, ideology, profit, culture, and ethics. Procedures for applying the critical framework are outlined, and 32 references are listed. (MBR)

Verbal information contained in a multimedia presentation should be seen in a holistic sense. A close interrelationship exists between audio and visual; they express information for a common purpose. The task of the designer is to interweave them meaningfully. (MBR)

Looks at training practices in the business community to see how adult learning theories--individual differences in adult learners, positive environment for adult learning, personalization of adult learning needs, using adult learner's experience, and formalizing the use of practice in training--are being applied. (MBR)

Defines the concept of the learning contract, describes its purposes, and offers a rationale for its use. Typical components and how they might be negotiated are discussed as well as contract implementation and some advantages and cautions to be considered when using this approach. A checklist and 12 references are included. (MBR)

Argues that computer assisted instruction (CAI) contributes to a creative environment for students with varying abilities by encouraging student self-selection, exploration of new ideas and divergent thinking skills, and interaction between tutor and learner. An example of computer use to spur creativity is included. Fourteen references are…

Argues that when students interrupt their thought flow during composition writing to edit language, syntax, or mechanics, the pauses obstruct fluency and dilute concentration. Use of the word processor for invisible composition is described to show how computers reduce time spent on composing and alter quantity and quality of time. (MBR)

Explores the development of the systems architecture designed to meet problems identified by an evaluation of management information systems in Minnesota elementary, secondary, and vocational (ESV) education. Now a component of the long-range state plan for ESV information systems, the architecture integrates hardware, application systems, and…

Discusses the meaning of change, purposes and models for measuring it, matching models to purposes and types of data, and using more than one model to measure change. Twenty-one references are listed. (Author/MBR)

Argues that increasing media use in community college instruction will come from active involvement of faculty in developing mediated curriculum. Faculty education through hands-on experience, staff development workshops, and institutional grants will foster faculty acceptance of the technology in use in society at large. An extensive bibliography…

The Ministry of Education and the Japanese Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) public television network are responsible for the instructional broadcasting that has penetrated Japan's classrooms at all levels. Implications for American television include stronger federal support for public television and the possible development of a national…

A survey of students and instructors in the Physiology Department of London University showed that students preferred lectures to acquire information needed to pass examinations. Instructors had positive attitudes toward using computers, but none used the programs written in accordance with their expressed aims of teaching to improve student…

Planning, fundraising, purchasing, maintenance, training and information distribution, and administration are identified as the roles of the microcomputer coordinator. The responsibilities within each area of responsibility are listed. (MBR)

Analyzes the effects of educational technology on the educational system and society, focusing on the cultural aspects, to provide a perspective in light of developments in the advanced world. Thirteen references are listed. (MBR)