A 9-month project examined the potential for technology to assist rural schools in their programs, identified exemplary programs using technology in rural school districts, and resulted in the production of a guide for rural administrators and teachers on successful uses of technology (issued separately). Technologies investigated included computers, educational television, videodisc, audio tapes, radio, telecommunications systems, programmed instruction, video tapes, and interactive video. Report findings which might be associated with national perspectives and/or for National Institute of Education planning included realization that technology is a teaching/learning tool, not a panacea; rapid technology advances cause immediate obsolescence; technology utilization is most effective when user initiated; need exists for more communication, coordination, and cooperation between rural education practitioners, technology experts, and state and federal education agencies; and cost and educational effectiveness data regarding technology use are limited. Recommendations included reinvestigating programs identified during the project after 2 years; developing/fostering formal and informal communications mechanisms for sharing technology uses in rural education; continuing to work with other agencies which relate to rural living, education, and utilization of technologies; and encouraging rural user innovation development. The study's forms for requesting information, and on-site interviews are appended. (NEC)