Five different levels of instructional videodisc and microcomputer configurations are described and discussed in relation to needs and resources of the special education program. Principles of effective instruction should be applied to the development and utilization of videodisc technology.(Author/DB)

The authors describe their efforts to evaluate the effects of low- and high-level computer-manipulated interactive video instruction with mentally retarded students. Potential applications for overlearning and for increased reliance on internally supplied cues are considered. (CL)