One of Australia's newest educational technology units is the Advisory Center for University Education at the University of Adelaide. It is concerned with all aspects of teaching and learning in the university. This article describes how the center is interpreting this role. (Author)

Presents a definition of educational technology that points to three areas where research is needed: instructional theory, design-oriented research, and instructional design procedures. Computer assisted instruction and perceptions of media and technologies are discussed, and 74 references are given. (Author/LRW)

This examination of the activities of the Council for Educational Technology that support the improvement of learning focuses on support for: using new techniques; training educational technologists; the development and use of resources; access to information; and the work of administrators, providers, and policy makers. (LRW)

Results of survey of high technology educational delivery systems in nine two-year colleges (five in the United States and four in Canada) emphasize the use of computers to provide alternatives to traditional classroom teaching. Topics discussed include open education, self-paced (fleximode) learning, artificial intelligence, software, and…