Describes how televised writing instruction works, why television is used to teach writing, what the programs are like, the effectiveness of this kind of instruction, and what the problems of telecourse instruction are. (JK)

Describes a freshman composition course which was broadcast twice weekly over a local cable television service. Notes that despite technical problems and complicated recordkeeping procedures, the instructors found that students improved their writing skills as much as their counterparts in traditional classes. Notes that a large number of highly…

Cites the benefits of a composition telecourse for students who find attending regular college classes inconvenient or impossible. Describes the procedures and discusses the reward of seeing growth in the students' ability and maturity. (EL)