A look at the program developed in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania School District for using computers in the primary grades. (HB)

A look at the use of computer assisted instruction in Japan. Today CAI is in its infancy, but plans for future use and direction have been determined. (HB)

A discussion of how project management techniques may be employed by educators to improve reading instruction. (HB)

Author believes that an overemphasis on hardware is a common pitfall in educational technology, and maintains that sophistication in technology is no index of its usefulness. Article discusses the relevance of a systems approach to the daily needs of lecturers, the role and desirable procedures and objectives for a department of media and…

A discussion of the present and future demands for instructional technology and emphasis is given to the potential teaching functions of television. Areas for essential research in media effectiveness are discussed, and an initial theoretical orientation to the problems of media development is provided. (Author)

A simulation model of a suburban school district is synthesized by incorporating the results of multiple regression analysis within an Industrial Dynamics framework. The intermediate empirical analysis is described and results of the validation procedure for the final simulation model presented. Three computer experiments with the system model are…

The pedagogic potential of RCA's Holotape video playback system is assessed within the context of present innovative educational trends. (Author)

A survey was developed to determine the nature and extent of educational developments, concerning libraries and learning resource centers, in community colleges. (RK)

Author attempts to evaluate the possibilities or agreement that might be reached in interpreting the various aims of moral education. (RK)

Paper outlines a prototype group discussion game called GRIPS 1 (Gaming, Random Interfacing and Problem Structuring). Antecedents of the game included development and teaching problems related to a multi-disciplinary systemic approach to design problems, a strong interest in pre-problem solving activities (e.g. problem identification, goals…

Analyzes the teaching process, its neglect of emotional considerations, and suggests exercises for developing emotional awareness in the classroom. (RK)

Discusses the public's acceptance of its responsibility to preserve, strengthen and extend higher education institutions. (Author)

The Ministry of National Education outlines Portugal's current process of implementing a general educational reform with the goals of openess, equality of standards, diversification, individualization, and the interrelation and integration of the various paths to academic and professional certification. (Author/JB)

On August 4, 1970, the General Law of Education and Educational Reform was passed in Spain. This is a summary of the new law, which calls for social integration, flexibility in adapting to continuing social and economic changes, and substantial structural and administrative reorganization. (Author/JB)