This paper examines the relevancy of the concept of accountability and discusses three main forms that accountability may take. (AK)

This article describes a systematic method of viewing the important variables which must be considered in selecting a media system for a learning goal. (Author)

This article describes the design philosophy for a computer-based educational cooperative. A multimedia intelligent terminal, a silent input device providing any arbitrary keyboard or other interactive symbols in addition to computer-controlled displays is detailed. (Author/HB)

A discussion of the reasons for PSI's effectiveness. The key features of the system appear to be three: small steps, immediate feedback, and a unit-mastery requirement. (Author/HB)

A discussion of how developments in psychotechnology, information and communications technology, organizational technology and systems technology promise new opportunities for personal and cultural development. (Author)

An account of the work that has been carried out within the Educational Resources Faculty at Millfield School involving the use of sound recordings in group and individual learning systems. (Author)

Examines the long term results--obtained mainly in the USA--of the large scale use of individualized systems for the teaching of mathematics, concentrating on systems which use the human tutor as one of their components. Several instructional systems are compared and described, and future prospects are discussed. (JEG)

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)

Explores the development of information mapping as an instructional system, a means of classifying information, an information retrieval system, and a structured writing system, and looks at future prospects for information mapping. A 17-item bibliography is included. (CHC)

Presents and develops a general model of the nature of a learning system and a classification for learning systems. Highlights include the relationship between artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology; computer-based instructional systems; intelligent instructional systems; and the role of the learner's knowledge base in an intelligent…

A research-derived integrated system of curriculum development and instructional delivery called NEBEAT (Needs Based Education and Training) is described in relation to more traditional-behaviorally-based systems models. Four major components of curriculum design are examined as features which differentiate NEBEAT from its antecedents. (Author/MBR)

Paper outlines a prototype group discussion game called GRIPS 1 (Gaming, Random Interfacing and Problem Structuring). Antecedents of the game included development and teaching problems related to a multi-disciplinary systemic approach to design problems, a strong interest in pre-problem solving activities (e.g. problem identification, goals…

This discussion of the current use and development of computer based, automated teaching systems (AOS) in the USSR includes a description of the pedagogical and technical aspects of a new unified AOS currently under development. A bibliography of 11 items is included. (CHC)

Presents an overview of satellite technology and trends in its use, reviews the evolution of education and training applications of communication satellites, and prognosticates about the possible national and international uses during the 1990s. A bibliography of 26 items is included. (CHC)