New media, such as electronic mail and word processing, are playing increasingly important roles in communication activities, especially in organizational settings. This article reviews the process by which new media are diffused, and describes some characteristics of new media that have implications for evaluation research. (Author/BW)

A conceptual framework that will increase understanding of the link between educational planning and implementation is presented. The framework is based on three basic components: (1) identifying the problems to be solved, (2) making decisions in choosing among alternative actions, and (3) communicating change inherent in the educational plan. (RM)

Assesses which organizational structures and climate variables were related to agency success in placing developmentally disabled children for adoption. One hundred ninety-nine public and private agencies in the United States and Canada participated in the study. Overall, decisiveness was an important agency variable in placement. Variables for…

Explores the wide range of issues involved in the introduction of computers into Third World schools, and cautions Third World educators that it is their responsibility to temper their educational planning in the area of computers with some exploration of the detrimental side effects of improper implementation. Seventeen references are included.…

Identifies critical factors in the acceptance and continuance of any inservice teacher education program. (HOD)

Social impact of a videotex system developed for farm operators is assessed by examining whose needs the system served; who were early adopters; and who most used and benefited from the system. This assessment demonstrates importance of tracing out each phase of the process by which information inequities are created. (Author/MBR)

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a national conference, regional conferences, and small seed-money incentives used to encourage diffusion of the Career Facilitation Program. The mini-grant program was most effective, though institutions that were rejected also completed a large number of science-related programs. The national conference…

Errors in the planning, procedures, and logistics of the babylift are discussed, including the problems of the childrens health and physical safety, and whether many of them are actually orphans. Frequent criticisms raised by the babylift effort are also analyzed. (Author/AM)

Results indicated that girls' rule violations were affected by the model's skill level, and by interaction of the model's verbal and behavioral expressions relevant to those rules. (Authors)

Drawing on examples and evidence from social science research on the diffusion of ideas, social movements, and several other related fields, nine propositions dealing with the interrelationships between social structure and social change are explored. (Author/MB)

Willingness to adopt atypical children appears to be high for children who are under 5 years of age, who are physically handicapped, are slow learners, or are of American Indian or Spanish-American parentage. (Author)

Western civilization could learn from the maturity of culture and society in Asia, where political, economic, and population problems have not affected the refinements of arts, literature, and philosophy. (WM)

Identifies the incentive factors necessary for the adoption of instructional innovations: a reward system; faculty desire for changes; resources and instructional developers promoting instructional innovations; administrator encouragement; and social interaction among faculty. Reviews a survey requesting Delhi College faculty to rate incentive…

The author argues that educational reform efforts worldwide have shown little success because they have ignored teachers, whose ability and willingness to change are crucial. Part of a theme issue on the World Bank's 1980 Education Sector Policy Paper and on Third World educational development. (SJL)

This article presents educators with guidelines for responding to change in a professional manner: identify and assess the change being suggested; evaluate its impact; analyze the advocates of the change and their influence tactics; and respond in a way that maximizes flexibility and information gathering. (SJL)