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Kirrane, Diane E. – Training and Development, 1992
An increasingly visual culture is affecting work and training. Achievement of visual literacy means acquiring competence in critical analysis of visual images and in communicating through visual media. (SK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Communication (Thought Transfer), Critical Viewing, Educational Technology

Rakow, Joel – Journal of Education, 1980
Identifies four judgments that comprise the myth that audiovisual educational technology is superior to traditional instructional methods. Refutes current explanations for the technology's benefits and suggests more substantial undergirdings in visual and learning theory. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education

Davis, Ben – Teachers College Record, 1988
New optical information storage technologies such as the interactive video disc make possible change in how students will learn in classrooms of the future. Similar historical developments whose influences were wide ranging are discussed. Ongoing studies of interactive video applications at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are described. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Futures (of Society), Higher Education

Taylor, Robert P.; Cunniff, Nancy – Teachers College Record, 1988
The efficacy of using graphic representations of concepts, which are more readily generated on a computer than in traditional texts, was studied. The study, which involved teaching computer programming, is described. The necessity of further research is discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics

White, Mary Alice – Peabody Journal of Education, 1986
This article discusses the implications of the word-centered or logocentric tradition in education, implications of the information technologies as tools for the mind, the new role of imagery as a way of thinking and communicating, certain impacts on human learning, and speculations as to where these technologies might lead us. (IAH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Media
Simonson, Michael R., Ed.; Treimer, Margaret, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 1985
Current issues in educational communications and technology are addressed in this collection of 48 papers, in which research reports predominate. Topics discussed include factors related to the learner, e.g., field dependence/independence, learning strategies, information processing, spatial ability, cognitive style, and cognitive strategies.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Educational Media, Educational Technology
Simonson, Michael R., Ed.; Hooper, Elizabeth, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 1981
The 31 papers selected for presentation at the 1981 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) convention and inclusion in this document were subjected to a rigorous blind reviewing process and represent some of the most current thinking in educational communications and technology. Topics covered include aptitude treatment…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Audiovisual Communications, Cognitive Style, Educational Research
Simonson, Michael R., Ed.; Hargrave, Connie, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 1990
Current issues in educational communications and technology are addressed in this collection of 47 conference papers in which research reports predominate. Topics discussed include factors related to the learner, e.g., learning strategies, information processing, spatial ability, cognitive style, and cognitive strategies. Presentation format and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Educational Media, Educational Technology

Bruning, Merribeth J. – TechTrends, 1992
Video Information Systems (VIS) is fiber optics network that connects campus classrooms to VIS central library. Remotely controlled by instructors, VIS incorporates use of number of audiovisual materials and can be used in cross-cultural training in which visual aids assist in showing cultural differences. VIS assists in education of future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Technology
Simonson, Michael R., Ed.; Lamb, Annette, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 1984
Current issues in educational communications and technology are addressed in this collection of 31 papers, in which research reports predominate. Topics discussed include factors related to the learner, e.g., aptitude, recall, computer anxiety, field dependence/independence, reading ability, learning strategies, and cognitive style. Presentation…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Educational Media, Educational Research
Simonson, Michael R., Ed.; And Others – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 1986
Current issues in educational communications and technology are addressed in this collection of 47 papers, in which research reports dominate. Topics discussed include factors related to the learner, e.g., problem-solving skills, motivation, comparison of instructional design strategies, effects of organizational cues and text layouts, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media

White, Mary-Alice – Education and Computing, 1989
Identifies 12 major trends in the field of education and technology. Topics discussed include school choice; integrating new technologies and the traditional curriculum; visual vs. logocentric curriculum; distance learning; problems with evaluation; increasing business pressure on public education; the impact of minority students; commercial…
Descriptors: Commercial Television, Curriculum Development, Distance Education, Educational Technology

Considine, David M. – Language Arts, 1987
Laments the lack of successful integration of current technological advances into American classrooms. Suggests that schools need to acknowledge the role, form, and function of the mass media in society, and that teachers should develop teaching strategies to help students cope with the iconic world in which they live. (SKC)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Classroom Environment, Communications, Educational Technology