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Radcliffe, John – Community and Junior College Journal, 1983
Describes the 1979 conception and subsequent development of "The Computer Programme," a British television series introducing adults to computers and computing. Discusses the positive response to the program. (DMM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Science Education, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions
Kasworm, Carol; Hampton, Leonard A. – Adult Leadership, 1976
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and the School of Pharmacy developed and presented, as a pilot project, a series of four telelectures at 10 locations throughout the State. Participating pharmacists were receptive to the approach and reported favorable reactions in the evaluation. (LH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Pharmacists, Pilot Projects, Professional Continuing Education
Gilbertson, Dennis A., Comp.; Riccomini, Betsy, Comp. – 1978
Data on the basic components of teleconferencing and descriptions of its uses in education, business, and industry are provided in 17 individual reports. These reports include overviews and case studies of educational telephone networks, teleconferencing transmission systems and equipment, visual systems for teleconferencing, slow scan television,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audio Equipment, Business, Case Studies
Miller, Eleanor – 1982
The development of new communications technology is likely to transform everyday life in the coming decades, and a central question for educators is whether and how such technologies can be used to advance the education of both the historically disenfranchised and of those who are already educated but desire or need more education. In an effort to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Instruction, Community Colleges, Educational Technology
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Hyatt, Sue Y. – 1992
Chattanooga State Technical Community College (CSTCC), in Tennessee, offers distance learning courses through Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) broadcast, through broadcasts of a local public television affiliate station, and through video cassette checkout/mailout. By the end of fiscal year 1991-92, over 2,500 students had enrolled in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Colleges, Delivery Systems, Distance Education
Barker, Bruce O. – 1987
High school administrators in sparsely populated rural areas are showing great interest in interactive satellite instruction as a way to resolve teacher shortages and meet rigorous state graduation requirements. Televised classes permitting live teacher/student interaction via satellite communication systems and regular telephone lines provide…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Education, Communications Satellites, Community Education
Kovel-Jarboe, Patricia – 1987
This paper summarizes the 16 projects that have been funded by the Minnesota Extension Service to demonstrate innovative and effective uses of technology in adult education. Several of the projects are described in detail. Actual and anticipated impacts are examined, and suggested strategies that others can apply to reach and empower rural adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Closed Circuit Television
FLAUGHER, RONALD L.; AND OTHERS – 1967
THIS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY CONTAINS 308 ITEMS ON TRANSFER STUDENTS AND TRANSFER POLICY, STUDENT ACCREDITATION BY EXAMINATION, AND SOURCES OF INSTRUCTION FOR UNAFFILIATED STUDENTS. THE FIRST SECTION FEATURES DESCRIPTIONS OF POLICIES, PROBLEMS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING TRANSFER STUDENTS, AND RESEARCH STUDIES ON THEIR PERFORMANCE AND…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Advanced Placement
Feinstein, Otto – 1979
This resource used for future development of the To Educate the People concept documents evolution of this concept to date. The first and largest section presents information from 6 years of experience in providing a bachelor's degree program for working adults in regard to curriculum content, pedagogy, delivery systems, finance, and organization.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees