A question-and-answer interview with the director general of the Independent Broadcasting Authority giving his views on educational broadcasting in Great Britain. (HB)

This issue is devoted to discussions of world literacy and national programs which comparative studies indicate may be used as models for future UNESCO international campaigns. Individual articles explore economic incentives for literacy motivation, radio learning projects, media programs in Jamaica, literacy improvement in Somalia, and a…

Author presents the view that it is important that television is required to educate as well as inform and entertain. (Author/HB)

Examines applications which make some use of communication technology for providing education and information. Outlines the roles communication interventions play in development; the circumstances for success; and some specific applications. (JMF)

The Dag Hammarskjold Foundation sponsored seminars on "The Use of Correspondence Instruction in Adult Education: Means, Methods, and Possibilities" in April-May 1967 and May-June 1968. Each seminar was about a month in length; on both occasions the participants came from African countries and represented ministries, universities, and…

Supporters of educational television cite impressive statistics to document the claim that ETV is a success. However, the movement is a failure largely because educators cannot accept the new technology. (DS)

The new information technologies are leading to a fear of mass communications. Schools must lead the way in dispelling this fear. Newspapers can help by developing programs for using newspapers in schools. Newspaper programs in Italy, Denmark, France, and the United States are discussed. (IS)

This report presents the activities of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for 1979. Sections deal with the following topics: telecommunications activities, including public radio, educational television, the program fund unit, educational activities, and the children's program project; planning and research, including communication and…

Health educators should be able to use mass comunications media and should be knowledgeable about the most recent media theories, methods, and technologies. Suggestions for making effective use of television, newspapers, and other media for disseminating health information and for conducting media campaigns are given. (PP)

Reviews research on the educational aspects of British television programs, especially those dealing with economic knowledge and financial advice. Concludes that there is a public demand for better economic understanding and that television can be used as a significant component in an economic education campaign. (GEA)