Author discusses why educational priorities must be redefined in terms of today's realities and the perceived needs and demands of tomorrow. (Author)

A description of a planning methodology employed to develop a five-year plan for a medium-sized school district. (Author)

The nature of our educational institutions requires that reliable projections of the future be obtained so that proper planning can be initiated. (Author)

To measure impact of microcomputers in schools and estimate near-term future, observations are made regarding client calls--range, issues, themes, and callers--made to a school district consultant requesting help with microcomputer technology. Discussion includes numerous technical questions asked and process questions dealing with decision…

Discusses the use of technology in the classroom and stresses the importance of long-range planning for successful implementation. Capabilities of future computer-assisted instruction are suggested, possible results of educational technology are described, state planning is reviewed, and changes in society resulting from technology are discussed.…

This report on an application of the Delphi methodology to education and technology in the context of a Michigan project highlights findings related to: instructional material development; courseware; budgets and teachers; computer literacy; technology access and use; utilization barriers; impact; organizational adaptation; technology integration;…

Addresses fundamental issues central to the systematic design of schooling that incorporate changing technology. Schooling models of the past and present are discussed, a technology-based paradigm for the future is described, and it is suggested that empirical research be used as the basis for developing a new model. (six references) (LRW)

Discussion of teacher training for educational technology highlights a program developed by the Houston Independent School District to provide inservice training for teachers. Continuous needs assessment and the need for evaluation are emphasized, and technology planning and implementation for the present day and for the future are discussed.…

Outlines characteristics of an effective inservice staff development program to promote the use of computers in schools, and discusses the contribution that industry can make in supporting such programs. Highlights include training in technology skills; educational vision; time and resources allocations; and educational change planning, including…

Provides an overview of this special issue, which focuses on computer-based integrated learning systems (ILSs). Highlights include a definition of ILSs; historical background; research evidence on the effectiveness of ILSs; planning requirements; vendors' perspectives; educators' viewpoints; and the future possibilities of ILSs. (LRW)