Examines reasons why large-scale rejection of most forms of academic technology will continue, despite the fact that educators are faced with the inescapable conclusion that if education is to be brought closer to American life, use of technology must be taught and accepted in colleges of education. (JN)

Describes types of computer science and data processing courses, programs, and curricula currently being offered in the United States and Canada. Indicates that the structure chosen by colleges for implementation depends on such factors as type of industry need, student clientele, faculty expertise, industry/college cooperation, and others. (JN)

Described are several approaches, used by park and recreation departments, to incorporating the use of computers for administrative purposes. Cost-cutting measures for program implementation and computer maintenance are also described. (CJ)

Discusses various approaches, successful and unsuccessful, used to stimulate adult education broadcasts from community radio stations in New Zealand. (Author/JJD)

A team approach for planning and evaluating personnel preparation programs within the context of PL 94-142, (Education for All Handicapped Children Act), proceeds through six steps--from needs assessment through plan revision. Formative evaluation data has shown success in three goal areas and in staff satisfaction. (CL)

In view of social processes, politics and the logistics of conducting evaluations, several implicit assumptions of the field challenged by findings on innovation implementation are reviewed. These studies have major implications for evaluation practice, evaluator roles, the use of evaluation results, and the federal role in evaluation. (Author/CM)

Recounts the establishment of a computer literacy program in the Phoenixville Area (Pennsylvania) School District. Describes the newly created computer coordinator position and emphasizes the coordinator's role in obtaining faculty participation and support through the provision of hands-on computer experience. (PGD)

Describes the implementation of a computer literacy program in the Lyons Township High School in Illinois. Program costs are discussed and an implementation schedule is provided. (JJD)

To better prepare teachers who will be working with handicapped children, the Dean's Project on Mainstreaming at the University of Michigan has developed a mainstreaming field site in cooperation with the public schools. (This article is part of a theme issue on mainstreaming.) (Editor/SJL)

Describes how Wayland (Massachusetts) High School implemented the Trump Plan for team teaching in the early 1960s and how the school gradually abandoned the program because of staff turnover, teacher dissatisfaction, lack of administrative support, and loss of funds. (RW)

Describes the development and implementation of a week-long "Women's History Week" program in a California high school. Using extracurricular workshops and traditional classroom activities, the program was designed to raise student and faculty awareness of sexism. The author describes ways they overcame logistical problems and administrative…

Discusses the design, implementation, and evaluation of a work-study clinical nursing course designed to allow student nurses to experience the realities of professional nursing. The authors report the reactions of faculty, nursing staff, and students to the experience. (Author/CT)

A general model for strategy design is presented to help community education planners in developing nations: (1) examine the learning needs of communities; (2) make choices among those needs; and (3) invent instructional strategies and delivery systems for the learners. (CJ)

Describes and explains the process adopted by one community group in its attempt to conceptualize, design, and implement training programs for the preparation and development of community workers. (CT)

Twelve major areas (e.g., student outcomes, cost, entrance procedures) that require attention when evaluating a nontraditional degree program are identified. Priorities are suggested in terms of their long-term, overall importance in a complete evaluation plan and their immediate or short-term importance in the early stages of program…