The development of new communication technologies has led to a push for greater technology use for teaching and learning. This is most true for distance learning education, which relies heavily on new technologies. Distance learning students, however, seem to have very limited time available for studying and learning because of work and/or family…

The delivery of pre-registration Bachelor of Nursing courses in Australia has primarily been through the traditional on-campus mode. The development and implementation of an external course mode necessitates pedagogical reflection on a number of delivery, design, implementation, and consequently evaluation, processes. This paper discusses one…

The article provides an account of the developing and changing perspectives of educational technology in the IET during its brief history, as well as its organizational structure, operations and publications.

A re-examination of the role of educational technology in the Open University in Great Britain. (HB)

Description of the founding and initial activities of Everyman's University of Israel, which was patterned on the British Open University. (STS)

A discussion of the role of the consultant in the Open University in Great Britain. (HB)

It is often said that if educational technology is to be of real service it must be an integral part of the learning and research system which is a university, not merely an afterthought. In the case of the British Open University a successful attempt bas been made to design the institution using educational technology as a basic approach. It is…

A general examination of the assumptions of educational technology as a body of knowledge. (HB)

The author describes a non-traditional art course offered by the British Open University. The aims of the course are more affective than cognitive, and this led the course developers to modify the educational technology approach to its design.

Memorial University of Newfoundland combined with the Educational Television Centre to offer courses to off-campus students. (PG)

A federation was established among several of France's Centers for University Teaching through Broadcasting to pool resources and activities to better serve external degree students. The administrative organization and activities of the group are outlined. (MSE)

Authors analyzed the hidden curriculum of the Open University's teaching system. (Editor/RK)

An evaluation of the student-centered learning program at Great Britain's Open University is presented. (HB)