Analyzes a traditional and an innovative course in terms of learning principles, involving Erickson's management methods and Gagne's learning activities. Suggests that learning systems should be designed by applying all principles rather than emphasizing one or two of them. (CC)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using in classroom two types of television instruction: videotape recordings and live programs. (CC)

Discusses the trial of an operational grading system at the Naval Postgraduate School. Indicates that the new plan is characterized by giving the marginal student a grace period of one quarter before the final judgment of his performance. (CC)

Studied the effectiveness of applying Keller's personalized system of instruction (PSI) five consecutive times to the teaching of the switch principle in logic design problems. Concluded that the PSI method continued to be effective as compared with the lecture approach. (CC)

Discusses the characteristics of the Open University in terms of the nature of technology, technology education objectives, undergraduate teaching, and post experience courses. Indicates that inclusion of materials produced at Open University into teaching curricula is beneficial to the institution, both economically and academically. (CC)

Describes the design and management of a Feasible Ideal Instructional System (FIIS) in contrast with the present instructional system. Indicates that the FIIS is not a figment of pure imagination, but entirely practical in education. (CC)

Discusses two current issues resulting from accreditation of engineering education programs, professional or otherwise. Indicates the absence of unification in the professional movement whether under the federation of independent engineering societies of the council or under an umbrella type of organization. (CC)

The monograph, Young Engineers, is the first attempt of Soviet sociology and social psychology to deal with the training and professional adaptation of young engineers. (Editor)

Points to need for engineers with broader educational backgrounds who can join other professionals to deal with modern social and environmental problems. Adapted from address delivered to Engineering College Administrative and Research Councils at 77th Annual ASEE Conference, June 24, 1969. (WM)

Audio-tutorial instructional techniques permit the laboratory to be run on unscheduled basis, freeing students of time-constraints and affording more efficient use of laboratory equipment. (IR)

Describes a highly user-oriented conversational linear programing package for simulated laboratory experiences. The system allows easy problem entry, solution and changes, accepting free form statements of the problem and a few key words to describe each kind of input. (Author/TS)