Recommends a functional/experiential approach to analysis and judgment of multimedia presentations, emphasizing structure and style of presentation, technical and aesthetic factors, value to the audience, and the critic's personal reactions. (VT)

An overview and philosophical discussion of the current use of instructional technology in naval training. This essay focuses on the process of instructional development and establishes a parallel between the concepts of instructional systems development and general management theory. (VT)

Describes the major features of the systems approach developed by ITRO with emphasis on the navy training evaluation plan proposed to ensure quality control, as well as an assessment of the adequacy of the training through a careful study of the proficiency of the trained man. (VT)

Examines the application of the first three phases (analysis, design, and development) of an instructional systems development model to curriculum changes in an existing program, radioman occupational speciality. (VT)

Describes the Navy's 12-week course in human resource management, placing heavy emphasis on skill building in group dynamics and the development of communication skills. Techniques such as video playback and role playing are incorporated into the program. (VT)

Reviews a system approach to change in order to focus on interesting developmental techniques for multi-university system improvement. The specific change discussed is translation of existing courses and curricula to a competency approach in order to bring about extended degree opportunities for non-traditional students. (Author/VT)

Discusses the impact of competency-based approaches on curriculum design in the health sciences. Student assessment is viewed as the locus of competency based approaches from which curriculum development will follow. (VT)

Describes a program that makes a teacher accountable for students' failures. A prototype system for diagnosis, prescription, implementation, and collection of feedback is being tested in three high school elementary algebra classes, and preliminary results show a 40 percent decrease in student failures. (VT)

Reports an experiment to find out if formative student feedback is effective in improving teaching. Results indicated that this was true when the feedback contained specific enough information regarding instructor classroom behavior. (VT)

Describes a study which investigated the feasibility of interactive computer assisted testing (ICAT) as an effective instructional method and its effects on attitudes towards computer assisted instruction (CAI). (VT)

The Construct Lesson Plan is a system for organizing and implementing group instruction. It attempts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of group instruction by following through on the preparatory study of students. (Author/STS)

This paper describes a computer based simulation game designed to help students to link theory and practice in economics. Students assume the role of a government and engage in budgetary planning. (Author/STS)

Using a single set of resource materials built around a given scenario, a number of simulation projects of different types, designed for teaching a wide range of subjects, can be developed. The Pumped Storage Multi-Project Pack is described. (Author/STS)

A three dimensional classification of psychological attributes of media is proposed. Using this classification system to related media, learner, and task characteristics may lead to a rational approach to media selection. (Author/STS)

AGL is a system for group management training that operates without the direct intervention of an instructor. This article discusses how the "educational mix" for the AGL system was developed. (Author/STS)