Costs for the use of videocartridges as self-instructional materials in the library are analyzed. A realistic cost per-student-use is detailed for internal productions, BBC, and Open University off-air productions, and other university productions. Previous studies of video usage are presented in considering television material costs. (RAO)

Describes an instructional technique in which students study examples of problems that are worked out and identify principles that are involved; evaluation procedures are discussed. This technique could be used in most areas of conceptual science. (RAO)

The courses for a self-instructional electronics curriculum designed for remote-learning are presented through written materials, home-laboratory kits, TV broadcasts, telephone tutoring, periodic sessions, and seminars. Development and implementation of instructional materials are discussed, as are cost considerations for the courses, and the…

A questionnaire was administered to 902 academics at two New Zealand universities to provide data on the use of seven media--chalkboards, whiteboards, slides, overhead projectors, sound recordings, films, and closed circuit television. Survey results and relationships between staff status and media use are discussed. (Author/RAO)

A study was undertaken to ascertain the extent to which programed instruction is capable of developing creative behavior. Students were taught creative problem solving using programed instruction alone and using programed instruction with an instructor. The results showed that the instructor-taught groups were superior on various tests of creative…

Article examines styles of self-study in relation to the type of subject matter to be covered. Concludes that the Keller plan is the natural method to use when many links between topics appear on the prerequisity knowledge diagram appropriate to the subject area--as often happens in science. (Author)

A sense mark card was designed to facilitate the computer scoring of medical examinations. (JY)

This article specifies some basic considerations regarding information processing and perception and suggests two related considerations when attempting to provide for learning. (Author)

Criticizes the report of the Advisory Committee on Issues in Educational Technology of the Commission on Education of the American National Academy of Engineering. (JY)

New approaches proposed in the early sixties to be pervasive change agents for education and training have in general failed to materialize because of oversell of capabilities, poor implementation, high costs, and poor communications. Against this past record, eight trends are projected. (Author/VT)

Stresses the interrelation of the components of learning systems and analyzes the categories of costs involved, based on a life cycle assumption. The phases of human subsystem development are explored, and a basic formula is proposed to estimate costs. (VT)

Documents a system to aid the in-class presentation of information. The various components of the system are described, and a description of several benefits afforded by such a system is presented. (Author/VT)

Suggests two approaches to using computers: (1) to institute centralized facilities for an entire school district to which students are bussed when necessary, and (2) to use moveable minicomputers within schools for those applications which absolutely require "in-class" computer use. (VT)

Describes a project involving a traveling van, equipped with several small computers, which visits high schools giving demonstrations, allowing students to access the computers, and providing teachers with backup material. An evaluation of the first year's activities is presented and plans for the future are given. (VT)