Reports a study of student attitudes toward videotaped presentations and contrasts live and videotaped presentations in an undergraduate home economics course using a 14-item instrument. (RAO)

Describes a study designed to determine whether the use of computer word processing would improve both the amount and quality of revision done by high school student writers. The effects of word processing on composition length and revision, and students' attitudes toward writing and word processing are discussed. (47 references) (CLB)

Describes an evaluative study of a videotaped class offered to undergraduate education students at Boise State University. Comparisons are made with a conventionally taught class, student achievement and attitudes are described, technical quality is discussed, and a video utilization checklist is provided. (four references) (LRW)

This study of 87 veterinary medical students at Auburn University tests the effectiveness and student acceptance of interactive videodisc as an alternative to animal experimentation and other traditional teaching methods in analyzing canine cardiovascular sounds. Results of the questionnaire used are presented, and benefits of interactive video…

Discussion of the use of interactive television in the classroom focuses on a study that compared the effectiveness of using interactive television to teach an introductory college accounting class with traditional teaching. Hypotheses tested are explained, student attitudes are examined, and the results of evaluative questionnaires are analyzed.…

This study compared the effectiveness of microcomputer and workbook instruction on silent reading comprehension performance of mild mentally retarded and learning disabled 11- to 13-year-olds. Effectiveness was measured by percentage of correct responses to reading comprehension questions and by observing subjects' attention to task behavior. (MBR)