Facing the post-COVID-19 pandemic, teachers need to enhance technology in their teaching and learning process, especially in delivering the materials for the students. As digital natives, students are familiar with technology, and it makes them excited in learning English materials. Academic writing materials are complex because it involves…

M. David Merrill is a leading figure in the field of educational technology and instructional design. He has been contributing to our field for about half a century. His contributions have particularly focused on instructional strategies and fundamental learning principles more than the use of educational media and their influences. He has devised…

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) of India uses multiple media and modes for reaching out to its distant learners. For most of the programmes offered to these learners, print is the master medium and other media supplement it. Instructions for the Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), one of the popular programmes of IGNOU, are also…

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)

A practical approach to decision making in media selection is described. (Author)

The author argues for a systems approach in applying media and technology to instruction. He outlines three phases, in order of priority: (1) defining the objectives of the process and staffing strategies, (2) developing software and (3) procuring hardware." (Editor)

This paper briefly outlines one scheme for selecting appropriate media for specific teaching purposes and points up major weaknesses requiring attention before such a plan can be functional." (Authors/AK)

A system for teaching clothing design (draping or flat pattern) and advanced construction techniques by means of individualized instruction utilizing 8mm color sound filmloop is described. (Author/HB)

A description of a videocassette learning system in use at The Ohio State University. (Author)

Educational research that asks how to achieve norms, obedience, and correct answers may be based on assumptions no longer valid in the emerging postindustrial society. One place to look for answers to questions appropriate to our new socioeconomic situation may be among educational programs (listed) whose effectiveness can be demonstrated. MCK)

This article represents the text of an illustrated lecture presented at the Contece 2: The Second National Conference of Educational Technology Applied to Higher Education, October 14-19, 1973, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Author)

Paper concentrates on the special problems involved in evaluating multimedia educational systems, particularly as they affect researchers. (Author)