Describes two projects at Oregon State University that provide training to faculty in instructional development techniques. (Author)

Describes an instructional development project in higher education, including the problem addressed, the parameters of the solution, the development process used, the costs involved, and the results of the project. (Author/JEG)

Defines instructional development, describes the scope of the research and knowledge base upon which its practice is built, comments upon the sufficiency of the investigation into the components of that knowledge base, and poses questions for future research. (Author)

Five aspects of applying the ATI concept are presented: (1) implementation methodology (steps in the process), (2) procedures for selecting appropriate independent and dependent variables, (3) data analysis procedures, (4) alternative module design and development guidelines, and (5) module assignment guidelines. (Author/JEG)

Describes an effort to improve the effectiveness of an instructional development program in a dental school by modifying the level of organizational readiness and individual faculty readiness for instructional innovation and change. It is a tactical example of an attempt to alter the setting in a specific educational institution. (Author/JEG)

Reports heuristic observations on how to conduct effective instructional development at the college level. Based on a 2-year study of instructional development at four major universities, the 18 heuristics listed cover objectives, software development, student involvement, relations with faculty, use of models, and management cautions. (BK)

Describes the development of an interactive videodisc in a graduate course at the University of Iowa. Procedures in an instructional development model are explained, time and cost factors in the design and development of interactive video are discussed, and guidelines are presented for interactive video production. (Author/LRW)