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Barron, Daniel D. – 1985
This study focused on the use of television by the College of Library and Information Science at the University of South Carolina in meeting the preservice and continuing education needs of information professionals in the state. Following a general introduction, which discusses the use of technology in both librarianship and higher education,…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Case Studies, Distance Education, Educational Television
Edwards, Peter; Sofo, Frank – 1986
This exploratory study developed instructional materials designed to maximize learning through individual and group interaction and used the materials to examine the effectiveness of a teleseminar approach for interactive distance presentations. In this teleseminar model, duplicate sets of overhead transparencies with overlays and other materials…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Distance Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Freshwater, Mike; Crawley, Rick – Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 1985
Describes Manpower Services Commissions Open Tech Programme, a developmental, project-based program begun in 1982 to open adult access to updating and upgrading training at technical and supervisory skill levels. Discussion includes issues arising in the program's management, administration, and the design and process of open learning and impact…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries, Instructional Design
Winn, Bill; And Others – 1985
Two distance education courses presented via teleconferencing by the University of Calgary were redesigned to include graphic support utilizing Canada's Telidon videotex system. Data were gathered on both the instructional effectiveness of and student responses to the graphics. While the evaluation pointed out a number of features that needed to…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedHarasim, Linda – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1987
Describes study of two online graduate courses designed and delivered via a computer conferencing system at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). Advantages and disadvantages based on student responses are examined, new learning strategies for computer-mediated courses are discussed, and topics for future research are suggested.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Developed Nations, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMason, Robin – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1988
This description of computer conferencing in its educational context as a tool for encouraging greater autonomy in the learner highlights programs in Britain's Open University and at Bath University. Topics discussed include teaching and learning trends in higher education and the role of conferencing in education in the future. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Developed Nations, Distance Education, Educational Trends
