Briefly discusses the basic principles of programmed learning and presents a 10-step procedure for designing a programmed learning sequence. (JMB)

Methods of increasing learner participation in training design are discussed. (Author)

A game which deals with the design of instructional games. The player tries to predict the average attitude of the group toward instructional simulation games. The game allows the generation and verification of a number of hypotheses. (Author/LS)

The author proposes competency statements" as stating behavioral objectives in their best sense. He goes on to state specifically when, why and how competency statements should be used. (Editor)

The Editor of "Educational Broadcasting Review calls for the integration of televised instruction into the total instructional program through the application of systems concepts. (LS)

A comparison of three leading points of view on educational change. (AK)

The authors present a listing, ordered into five skill categories, of training objectives for instructional developers. (AK)

A Brief review of the contributions during the last ten years of programed instruction to education. (AA)

The article presents a five-phase instructional strategy that has been successfully applied in the design of instruction for hearing-impaired youth. The five phases (orientation, presentation, practice, review, and evaluation) transcend content, organization of content, and mode of delivery. (Author)

A learning event design for accountability uses a communications framework. The example given is a slide presentation on the invasion of Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Design components include introduction, objectives, media, involvement plans, motivation, bibliography, recapitulation, involvement sheets, evaluation, stimulus-response…

Describes environment analysis as the part of instructional design's front end analysis that looks at the context in which the instructional product will be used. Physical and use factors of the instructional environment and support environment are considered, and an environment analysis job aid is included. (three references) (LRW)

Presents remarks on constructivism that are based on a discussion in an earlier issue. Topics addressed include the role of theory in the instructional design process; the construction of knowledge; differences between objectivists and constructivists; knowledge representation; entry behaviors and task analysis; and instructional systems…

Proposes an interactive learning model to serve as a psychological foundation for the field of instructional design theory. Topics include complexity theory, cognitive models of learning, cognitive and affective domains, sensory receptors component (memory) and the effects of external stimuli, affects component, cognitive strategies, and knowledge…