From a survey of history teachers from 37 schools in Northern Ireland, the author concludes that AV equipment is under-utilized and that inservice training for teachers is needed. (BD)

A series of study guides was developed to accompany a mathematics textbook. The guides were designed not only to teach the content, but also to inculcate good study skills. Experiments verified that the guides were more effective than a lecture course. (BD)

Three presenters varying on two dimensions (young-mature, straight-hip) were used in a documentary on forest fires. The high school audience was tested for learning acquisition, as well as attitudes toward the presenter and the subject matter. (BD)

The results from a survey of the support staff in 17 universities in the United Kingdom are described. From the data some simple generalizations are deduced. The paucity of support staff in many universities is abundantly clear. (Author)

J. W. Atkinson expectancy-value theory of motivation is discussed and embellished. Possible ways to enhance student motivation through instructional design are proposed for further study. (BD)

Two self-study media presentations, booklet-tape and videotape recording (two formats) were evaluated in order to determine the relative cost-effectiveness of the presentations. The results indicated that the differences in mean scores did not justify the increased cost of videotape. (Author/BD)

A short report on the 1976 Vidcom conference and Video 76 equipment exhibitions held in Cannes, France, September 23-28.

A consortial effort of nine state universities in six Midwestern states, the University of Mid-America develops mediated credit and non-credit courses for use off-campus in teaching-at-a-distance programs. (Author)

The Instructional Design and Development Program at Florida State University is described and offered as a role model for other institutions. (Author)

The design and implementation of a cablevision delivered course on Grand Opera is described. The unique aspect of this project is that both the viewers and the production teams experienced active learning situations. (Author)

Discussion of opportunities and requirements for graduates of advanced degree and certificate programs in applied learning systems within the United States Army's learning research and technology development programs. (Author)

The intent of this paper is to present a brief overview of the type of information that might be included in the applied learning technologist certificate program. (Author)

The rationale and need for including a component on the management of learning systems in a graduate program is discussed. The major components associated with managing learning systems are described to provide ideas for the content of a graduate degree program. (Author)

A literature course is described in which characteristics from programmed instruction are integrated into the lecture-discussion format. The course design requires students to master more material than usual and provides for individual student decision making unavailable in traditional class structures. (Author/BD)

This article presents two broad aspects of audio technology: as a developmental tool for gathering information and an instructional tool. Three applications of audio instruction and two innovations (variable speech and audio indexing) are described. (Author/BD)