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Klein, James D. – Educational Technology, Research and Development, 1989
Summarizes issues affecting the field of educational technology which were addressed at the 1989 meeting of the Professors of Instructional Design and Technology (PIDT). Topics discussed include redefining the field of instructional design and technology (IDT); improving graduate studies in IDT; and conducting research in IDT. (16 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Educational Technology, Graduate Study, Instructional Design
Sybouts, Ward, Ed.; Stevens, Dorothy Jo, Ed. – 1987
This symposium was a working meeting to develop an agenda for future action in education regarding videodisc technology. Following an introduction, three major presentations are provided: "An Introduction to Videodisc Technology" (Ronald W. Nugent); "Videodisc Applications and Implications for Education" (Orbry Holden); and "Planning Videodiscs in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Educational Planning, Instructional Design
Thurston, Walter, Ed. – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Presents highlights from a panel discussion by well known San Francisco Bay area documentation writers, instructional designers, and human performance technologists. Three issues on user performance and documentation are addressed: whether people avoid reading user manuals and why; major human factors influencing documentation use; and…
Descriptors: Behavior, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Guides

Pontecorvo, C.; And Others – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1995
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization advisory committee, over 50 Advanced Research Workshops and Advanced Study Institutes, provided a forum for Advanced Educational Techology (AET) professionals to interact and collaborate. The summary of position and thematic papers presented at the capstone workshop provides a framework for future research,…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Conference Papers, Educational Technology, Instructional Design
Lawlor, Joseph, Ed. – 1982
Suggestions for integrating computer technology and composition instruction are presented in four conference papers, summaries of four conference courseware demonstrations, a paper describing computer-based evaluation of textual responses, and a reactor's address. In an overview of the current state of computer-based composition instruction,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Demonstration Programs, Design Requirements
McDonald, Joseph P. – 1985
This report summarizes the proceedings of a conference held at the Harvard Graduate School of Education which focused on the conceptual distinction between microworld software and expert system software in education. Microworld software is defined as software which lacks a specific teaching and learning agenda, and expert systems as software that…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Curriculum Development
Andrews, Gordon C., Ed.; Knapper, Christopher K., Ed. – 1978
A joint research project in educational techniques, which was conducted by the University of Waterloo and the IBM Corporation, explored the use of color television with random-access videotape under computer control. At the end of the three-year project, papers were solicited from all COMIT (Computerized Multi-Media Instructional Television)…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media, Educational Strategies
Appleman, Merrie, Ed. – 1985
This report of the Conference on Electronic Text for Higher Education presents summaries of the principal presentations and discussions at each of eight sessions. Those sessions, with their presenters, include: (1) "Perspective: Electronic Text in Higher Education" (John Witherspoon, Mara Mayor); (2) "Theme and Variations: What Is…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computers
Simonson, Michael R., Ed.; Zvacek, Susan M., Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 1987
Current issues in educational communications and technology are addressed in this collection of 51 papers, which are mainly research reports. The first five papers were prepared for a symposium on the status of research in instructional technology, an introduction and four discussions of divergent points of view in the current controversy over the…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. School of Education. – 1989
This document contains 35 papers: "Distance Education with a Human Face" (Holmberg); "Time Is Money and Vice Versa: Reflections on Using Satellite Delivery to Improve Cycle Time and Quality" (Robinson); "Distance Education: Consolidating the Gains" (Grossman); "The Human Resource Imperative" (Atkinson); "Developing Short Courses for Business and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Cognitive Style, Communications Satellites
Unwin, Derick, Ed. – 1979
Papers from the 1979 conference of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, whose theme was the promotion of higher education research and development, are presented. Specific topics were staff development in higher education, field experience, assessment and evaluation, teaching methods and curriculum design, and the…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Adult Learning, Adult Students, Cognitive Ability