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Gray, Robert A. – Educational Technology, 1988
Examines the potential for using educational technology in distance education in developing countries as well as in established programs. The British Open University is discussed, and technology described includes television, cable, videodisc, satellites, teletext, videotext, computers, and radio. Future trends in the field are also discussed. (15…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Developed Nations
Peer reviewedWeiss, Charles; Jarvis, Stan – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1987
Discusses interactive videodisc technology (IVD) development and potential; education and training capabilities specifically related to developing countries; costs; technical capabilities; likely applications which justify IVD's initial programming expenses; specific IVD applications relative to remedial mathematics and science education, job…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Courseware
