The author discusses new computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs, the advantages of the CAI approach to individualized instruction, and possible steps to overcome industry's reluctance to utilize CAI in industrial training. (AG)

Article discusses the vast number of educational programs which the Kodak company offers to employees, supervisors, workers in related fields and to the community by way of educational training programs for inner city and underprivileged youth. Discussed are the ways in which Kodak enhances its own position in the industry by keeping its employees…

Big companies are big on individualized instruction, not because it is the technologically superior way of imparting skills and concepts but because it's a matter of necessity. Too much has to be taught, and there are too few instructors. (Author/EB)

The British have used the Industrial Training Act of 1964 to develop a dynamic training policy; and this is seen as a major factor in an economic growth strategy. (EB)

As manager of Education Systems at Addressograph Multigraph Corporation, the author undertook the task of keeping his staff and clientele abreast of training information. (Author)

A community college dean claims that the two-year school of higher education is a much overlooked, but potentially valuable, resource for the company director. (Author)

The minicourse, useful for training at any level or function, covers just one skill or concept in an hour or less. It has the advantage of being used singly or in combination to form any type of instructional package. The steps required to produce a minicourse are offered here. (AJ)

A familiar, reasonable, and superficially successful lesson in report-writing is described (small groups of students edit each other's reports for re-writing), its effect on the student analyzed (demoralization, loss of confidence, defensiveness), and an alternative, positive lesson suggested, in which highlights are circled instead of errors. (AJ)