A massive growth of the economy has fueled a continuing crisis in providing adequately trained professionals for Iran. One answer has been the creation of the Free University of Iran. Local Centers will form a network modeled after the British Open University. (Author/BD)

An automated recordkeeping system has been in use for three years at York University. This Fortran program provides a generalized practical (and portable) solution to the problems of recordkeeping in large self-paced courses. (Author)

The various types of games are defined and characterized, and a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages provides a valuable guide to using games successfully. A comprehensive listing of science-related games follows the review. (Author)

The scope of this historical overview includes the salient contributions from the several scientific and engineering disciplines which made CAI possible during the late 1950's. The time span covered runs from Plato to PLATO. (Author/BD)

This paper describes the many features of PSI identifying the five key characteristics of the system as outlined in the original Keller Plan. The origins, both historical and theoretical, of the system are described and the range of current applications and typical research findings are summarized. (Author)

Distinctive contributions of each teaching method to the solution of instructional design problems are identified within the General Model of Individualized Instruction. (Author)

A discussion of the reasons for PSI's effectiveness. The key features of the system appear to be three: small steps, immediate feedback, and a unit-mastery requirement. (Author/HB)

Five basic features of PSI are emphasized: written materials (i.e., study guides) specifically designed to supplement existing traditional texts; a "mastery" philosophy of learning which allows the learner to progress only after he or she has successfully demonstrated complete knowledge of the previous material; self-pacing; the use of lectures…

This paper relates the characteristics of PSI to current educational trends in society, discusses the theoretical desirability and the practical feasibility of arriving at a "mastery" level of course performance. (Author)

Two workshops on the Keller Plan (PSI) which were run in 1974 and 1975 are described and the evaluation results are reported. The aim of the workshops was to present an account of the principles and practice of Keller Plan courses and to provide an opportunity to write a sample unit. (Author)

The study examines whether there is any relationship between the popularity of a given monitor and his leniency. It was found that students tend to choose the more lenient monitor, but if they are failed by a given monitor, they tend to go back to him for re-assessment. (Author)

This paper describes the individualized structuring of postgraduate courses adopted by the Atlantic Institute of Education. A key feature of the Open Access Study Plan is that students in consultation with faculty choose the objectives for their course and then select appropriate learning experiences. (Author)

A re-examination of the role of educational technology in the Open University in Great Britain. (HB)

An historical look at the development of educational technology with a discussion of the prospects of future evolution of the field. (HB)