Two methods of teaching computation to undergraduates in a department of technology are described and the results are contrasted quantitatively and qualitatively. Conclusions indicate that a learner-directed discovery approach is best suited to this type of course. (Author/JEG)

This paper outlines the benefits and problems which both students and staff supervisors encounter in undertaking a major project as part of the degree program in the Department of Management Studies at the University of Waikato. (Author/JEG)

Briefly reviews research in production and audience variables in educational film and television and lists 45 accounts of such research. Citations are annotated and arranged in the following categories: production techniques, audience and environment variables, and future directions of research. (Author/JEG)

Identifies difficulties of using microcomputer-based systems as surrogate teachers and some benefits from their appropriate use in partnership with the teacher. Uses considered include application program, simulation program, drill and practice, tutorial program, computer modeling, and administration program. (JEG)

Explores methodology for generating student feedback in evaluating teaching practices in distance education courses at the Open University. A course in Materials Science is investigated, analyzing the course's study chart, objectives, study techniques, home experiments, self-assessment questions and in-text questions. (RAO)

Discusses the current trends towards distance learning from the institutional point of view, considers their implications for institutional organizations, and compares them with other forms of opening up learning opportunities for individuals. (Author)

Discusses a self-instructional programed Visual-Tutorial learning system, designed to teach preservice elementary school teachers both theory and skills related to effective classroom utilization of audiovisual materials and equipment. An outline of the course, "Media Practicum," is included. (RAO)

This essay examines the relationship between learning and communication and clarifies the conditions under which media could be used in schools to enhance learning. Learning situations relevant to the school's use of media, the role of communications in learning, and consequences of the classroom use of media are discussed. (RAO)

Describes a specific diagnostic model and its use in training and evaluating health care personnel. Educational viability is examined in terms of (1) reality of simulation, (2) stability of student performance, (3) relationship of student performance on simulation to performance on more conventional testing, and (4) applicability of simulation to…

Reports on the use of closed circuit television as a critical component in the process of in-service teacher training for implementing alternative teaching methods. A five-step problem solving scheme is used to describe the specifics of this project. (Author/JEG)

Describes the use of telelecture in a continuing education course for registered nurses in two rural states. The author suggests that a major variable to success in the use of telelecture is the skill of the teacher as a facilitator to solicit, organize, and present material in a useful manner. (Author/JEG)

Illustrates how media communication techniques can be adapted for curriculum development. Popular television series suggested by the students are used to provide recommendations for lessons to develop pronunciation, oral communication, plot analysis, and writing composition, as well as analysis of cultural factors concerning ethnic diversity.…

Referes to radical overhaul of organizational structures, processes, and products of the key contributing participants in the urban school setting, and applying recently developed educational technology throughout the system. Urban educators must be made to use every device, design, and system available to make the student's day profitable.…

An experiment to determine if different affective responses would result from exposure to three different forms of media presenting the same content used a semantic differential to measure affective response, and an objective test to measure cognitive learning. Analysis of covariance indicated significantly less learning for audiotaped version of…

Structuralism as a theoretical base has so pervaded instructional design procedures and principles that conceptually identical constructs are competing for attention in the field. Standardization of some of these variables in a structuralist framework will facilitate theoretical and empirical development of instructional design research.…