Briefly presents 20 premises about educators' function and roles in the teaching/learning process. (MLF)

Presents arguments for an emphasis on listening comprehension in language learning and teaching. An explanation of how listeners use strategies to enhance the learning process is presented with a review of the existing research base on how second-language listening is taught. Pedagogical recommendations are presented as well as examples of…

Provides human performance technologists in health care, business and industry, human services, higher learning, government agencies, and the military with criteria for evaluating commercially produced instructional programs designed for older adult learners. Older adults' physical changes are described, learning performance is discussed, and a…

This synopsis of educational technology concepts and opinions was written as part of a project to investigate how, if, and when innovative technology, particularly videodiscs, should be incorporated into Alaska's educational system. After reviewing the status and methods of educational technology, it is concluded that: (1) educational…

Discusses how to develop effective instructional graphics for multimedia instruction. Topics include graphic symbols; how graphic symbols are processed cognitively; how multimedia graphics affect learners; how graphics can be adapted to educational products for a variety of populations, including adults and children; and a checklist for creating…

Describes a teaching technique that uses word processing software to automate the process of providing feedback about psychology assignments in a microcomputer-based laboratory course. Automation of the feedback process is explained, benefits to students and instructors are discussed, and student reactions are reported. (six references) (LRW)