Examines the long term results--obtained mainly in the USA--of the large scale use of individualized systems for the teaching of mathematics, concentrating on systems which use the human tutor as one of their components. Several instructional systems are compared and described, and future prospects are discussed. (JEG)

Presents an overview of satellite technology and trends in its use, reviews the evolution of education and training applications of communication satellites, and prognosticates about the possible national and international uses during the 1990s. A bibliography of 26 items is included. (CHC)