Developers of self instruction units sometimes become so involved in the design and development of materials that some of the steps in the systems approach are overlooked or minimized. (Author)

The possible contributions and the major limitations of educational technology are noted and six areas where technology can be applied to educational problems are discussed. (Author)

Paper argues that a better way to start curriculum planning is by performing an educational systems design which considers knowledge needs along with the need to clarify values and make effective decisions. One result of this design work is the new teaching-learning approach called Guided Design. (Author/HB)

Results of preliminary field work with a number of educational agencies in the Atlanta area attempting to assess the interest of key decision-makers in such agencies in systems analysis approaches to problems and the level of problem with which such interest is embraced is reported. (Author)

A frame of reference for integrating educational technology into an educational system is developed. (HB)

The design of instruction delivery systems is described as an engineering discipline. Structured learning for individualization of instruction is defined. Instruction delivery applications are identified in formal training and job performance areas. Utility of the concept of structured learning is discussed. (Author)

Recommends a functional/experiential approach to analysis and judgment of multimedia presentations, emphasizing structure and style of presentation, technical and aesthetic factors, value to the audience, and the critic's personal reactions. (VT)

Rising costs of medical care and training of medical professionals have brought about circumstances which threaten the quality of medical care in the U.S. One response by the medical community has been the introduction of educational technology and design processes into professional training. (Author/JEG)

Describes an instructional design process, Learning Environment Design (LED), as being geared to the design of flexible and user-centered learning resources by distinguishing between content and strategy. LED as a possible successor to instructional systems design is discussed, and the potential of LED for restructuring schools is considered.…

Describes the Training Effectiveness Algorithm, a systematic procedure for identifying the cause of reported training problems which was developed for use in the U.S. Navy. A two-step review by subject matter experts is explained, and applications of the algorithm to other organizations and training systems are discussed. (Author/LRW)

Reports on a study being conducted by the Jefferson County Public Schools (Colorado) that implements a digital time-shared computer as support for a systems approach to instruction. (Author/ER)

A method for defining alternative training approaches is discussed, including the application of new technology and the use/modification of existing training devices. The problem of evaluating the utility of videodisc-based training systems for high-tech military tactical systems is addressed. (Author)

Identifies six needs assessment procedures applied in educational and other organizations, provides examples of how each is used, and discusses the relationship of needs assessment to problem solving. Kaufman's Outcomes Model is described and the Organizational Elements Model is presented as a pragmatic approach to contemporary decision making and…

A description of the design and operation of a computerized objective based instructional support system. Single-point-in-time criterion mastery testing and periodic trend test sampling combine to form a dynamic evaluation system. (Author)