Case study methodology was used to describe the challenges experienced in the development of a virtual component for a freshman-level undergraduate course. The purpose of the project was to use a virtual environment component to provide an interactive and engaging learning environment. While some student and faculty feedback was positive, this…

This report summarizes the year's activities of a project designed to: (1) review pilot programs in vocational education for the handicapped in Texas, (2) develop guidelines for the Texas Education Agency to use in evaluating pilot proposals for training the handicapped under provisions of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968, and (3)…

In order to evaluate proposals seeking state funds from the Division of Occupational Research and Development of the Texas Education Agency for pilot vocational education programs for the handicapped, there must first be a specific state plan. This state plan should clearly specify first and fifth year goals and resolve whether the primary…

This review of operational vocational programs for handicapped students in Texas was conducted to: (1) ascertain areas of strength and areas which need support in order to make recommendations for future programming, and (2) develop proposal and self-evaluation guidelines. To gain necessary information, site visitations were made to 27 local…