The 54 papers in this volume represent some of the most current thinking in educational communications and technology. Individual papers address the following topics: feedback in computer-assisted instruction (CAI); cognitive style and cognitive strategies in CAI; persuasive film-making; learning strategies; computer technology and children's word recognition automaticity; the development of an intelligent technical information system; CAI strategies and achievement; cooperative learning at the computer; instructional development and interactive video; locus of control and CAI; the effects of screen and text density on CAI; design of computer-based simulations; perceived credibility of female peer talent in computer instruction; academic preparation for instructional technology and competency and job success; computer animation and instructional design; instructional intervention for hearing-impaired adults; theoretical foundations of educational technology; design of CAI software for teachers without programming experience; individualizing CAI; an application of the Fishbein attitude-behavior consistency model to learning computer operation; heuristic methods applied to the design of intelligent CAI; professional ethics; cognitive psychology, cognitive processing, and instructional design; cognitive style and subliminal instruction; programming of a concept learning lesson and branching; and instructional development and teacher education. Also included are a symposium on technological equity and a proposal for a "third wave" educational system. Cumulative author and descriptor indexes for the 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988 conference proceedings are provided. (EW)