Incorporating new methods and approaches in learning environments is imperative to the development of education systems. By enhancing learning processes, education becomes more attainable at all levels. "The Handbook of Research on Instructional Systems and Educational Technology" is an essential reference source for the latest scholarly…

Previous studies examined student motivation and satisfaction in Internet-Supported Learning Environments (ISLE) in higher education but none provided a comprehensive analysis of significant methodological and theoretical issues. To contribute toward filling this knowledge gap and then to better inform instructional systems development, practice,…

A discussion of the advantages in using a computer to coordinate the logistics of a multi-faceted instructional program with large numbers of students. (Author/HB)

Some practical suggestions on how educational technology can help the classroom teacher who teaches reading. (HB)

The current practice of Bolton College of Education, its relationship with other departments, problems of storage and retrieval are described and related to possible future developments. (Author)

A look at the two dimensions of the structure of content for instructional purposes: 1) psychological; and, 2) logical. (HB)

Discusses the controversy over the use of technocratic or humanistic instructional delivery systems in the classroom, pointing out that both are essential for effective education and may occur simultaneously in the same classroom. Defines the qualities of technology and humanism in the instructional environment. (MF)

Author cites five areas of educational technology where progress has been and is being made. These are: clarifying the process, increasing labor specialization, improving educational evaluation, clarifying systems intentions and shifting the factors of production. Article concludes with a comparison of the educational technology approach with the…

An instruction system is viewed as a "system of coordinated sets of instructional aids and activities designed to be as efficient as possible." The nature of an instructional system, cost-effectiveness ratios, automated instruction, and computer-based instruction are some of the topics considered. The general functions that must be designed into…

Most colleges and universities cannot afford the research and development approach to improving instruction. This article argues that a more modest approach is defensible and necessary to bridge the gap between reserach and development centers and college teachers. (Author)

Emphasizing a humanistic perspective, a committee at Virginia Commonwealth University was constituted to design and critique a course in modern fiction employing innovative technology and methodology. Educational objectives were identified, including critical thinking skills, questioning strategies, and affective development. The course featured a…

Deals with the major aspects dealt with at the Classroom Teachers National Study Conference in November 1971. Includes a statement of the basic concepts of Performance-Based teacher education, a resume of the issues identified by conference participants, and an outline of the next steps to be taken, as recommended by conference participants. (RB)

Article describes a method to effectively organize new courses of instruction or reorganize existing courses of instruction in higher education. (Author/HB)

In the study reported, the relative degree of diversity of techniques employed in sequencing classroom work flow was compared among 166 teachers from four public secondary schools. (Author)