This directory is a resource guide to distance education programs operating in the Mid-Atlantic states served by Research for Better Schools: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The purposes of the directory are to provide (1) a brief overview of the distance learning programs currently operating (in the fall of 1990) in these four…

These proceedings of a world conference of the International Council for Distance Education (ICDE) contain the full text of the following conference presentations: (1) Official Opening (Senator Susan Ryan, Australia); (2) President's Address (John Daniel, Canada); (3) "The Broady Lecture: Opportunities of Distance" (Geoffrey Bolton,…

This publication, based on a study of the teleconferencing capabilities of 825 community colleges, is designed to assist colleges and businesses in further developing and utilizing telecommunications resources. The survey was developed by Hezel Associates: (1) to document the existing telecommunications capabilities of community colleges; (2) to…

Lists upcoming conferences (taking place during the months of March through July 2002): Florida Educational Technology Conference; Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference Teaching, Learning, and Technology; Georgia Educational Technology Conference; e-Learning Conference and Expo; International Conference on Software Engineering; National…

This directory was developed as a means of addressing the issues of lack of information and inadequate planning assistance which can be a barrier to small schools in preparing for the use of technology for curriculum improvement. For school districts that are considering long-range plans to incorporate distance education technology into the…

This directory is designed to address the need for technology planning in the curriculum, as well as to provide information about the distance education technology options available for school districts in the Northwest states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The following areas are covered: satellite television, two-way audio;…

Technological delivery systems currently available or in use are examined for adaptability by rural schools, especially high schools faced with increasing demands to expand curriculum. This report focuses on the Mid-Continent Regional Educational Laboratory's (McREL's) service area of Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South…

Distance education occurs when distance and/or time prevents the learner and instructor from meeting face to face. Ways of providing distance learning opportunities include traditional materials by mail (print materials, audio and video support materials, audio and video lectures) and electronic materials (faxed information, telephone, electronic…

The Educational Media and Technology Yearbook (EMTY) is designed to provide media and instructional technology professionals with an up-to-date, single-source overview and assessment of the field of educational technology. Each volume offers organized access to the hot topics, trends, issues, and advancements in the field, with comprehensive…

This bibliography provides an introduction to literature regarding strategies for educational improvement within the rural context. Ninety-three journal articles and books cover the following areas: (1) curriculum design and teaching methods, including research reports, case studies of improvement programs, and manuals used in implementing or…

This yearbook is designed to provide media and instructional technology professionals with an up-to-date, single-source overview and assessment of the field of educational technology. It offers organized access to the hot topics, trends, issues, and advancements in the field, with comprehensive coverage of developments in theory, hardware,…

This document provides a portfolio of resources for educators involved in rural school improvement. The Federal Interagency Committee on Education developed a national research and development (R&D) agenda for rural education that focuses on six themes: rural school effectiveness, curricular provisions, school-community partnerships, human…

In remote and isolated schools where a certified teacher is not always available, or in small schools where limited student enrollments make hiring teachers for low incident courses cost-prohibitive, instruction via distance may be the "next best thing to being there." Several approaches are available: (1) satellite transmissions--the…

The Educational Media and Technology Yearbook (EMTY) is designed to provide media and instructional technology professionals with an up-to-date, single-source overview and assessment of the field of educational technology. Each volume addresses current issues, notes trends, and provides current listings of and background information about the…

The purpose of this yearbook is to highlight multiple perspectives about educational technology and media development and to provide information about the purposes, activities, programs of study, and accomplishments of organizations and associations dedicated to the advancement of educational communications and technology. The 1999 edition is…