Identifies a number of procedures and factors which may be of use to educators involved in the selection and implementation of a computer-assisted learning (CAL) application. Specific characteristics and attributes of the CAL medium are discussed and a brief review of research is provided. A reference list is attached. (Author/JL)

The interaction of adult learning styles and the media, methods of instruction, and group functioning in a distance learning class using audiographics and computer-mediated communication was studied and compared with similar interaction in non-equivalent traditional classes. One graduate class in theory and practice of distance education, taught…