Discusses the history of mass media in higher education in three phases: early developments, 1920-1948; experiments with educational television, 1950s and 1960s; and major production and use of educational telecommunications, 1967 to present. (SK)

Defines the components of the office of the future: data processing, micrographics, optical character recognition, telecommunications, and word processing. Also discusses teacher responsibility, student preparation, future challenges, and teacher awareness. (CT)

An inservice training project for teachers of the gifted and handicapped in Virginia involves an interactive telecommunications network on an instructional television fixed service channel. The success of the Centex system may lead to a statewide network of educational programs involving innovative use of telecommunications technology. (SK)

Traces the development of vocational training and distance education in Brazil, briefly describes distance education activities of several agencies, and discusses the use of programed instruction, the personalized system of instruction, training manuals, and training modules. Commercial educational technology services are briefly described and 14…

Discusses the feasibility of integrating present library office functions through the use of voice, text, digital, micrographic, facsimile, and related information technologies, and describes the processes and component features of the automated office. (Author/FM)

Reports the results of a Delphi survey of international experts on the future of telecommunications. Predicts new and expanding services that will be available over the next twenty years. Outlines space applications and advanced technology, regulatory and social issues, and institutional and economic issues which will characterize the field of…

Discusses the need to identify values and deal with the conflicts among these values as society expands the use of communication technology. Suggests a list of organizing principles for guidance during this period. (JMF)

Samples some of the principal experiences with television and videotex to date, and raises a few of the pressing issues surrounding the future of these new television delivered technologies, particularly as they relate to public broadcasting. (Author/CMV)

Describes the radio system in the Canadian North and efforts that have been made to use radio to provide a mixture of relevant national, regional, and local information. Also reports the results of a survey on the use of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Northern shortwave broadcasts. (JMF)

Texas provides computer service to public school districts through 20 Regional Education Service Centers. (Author/MLF)

Uses of shortwave radio in the language classroom are discussed. Benefits are increased language skills and familiarity with the target language and country. Problems of transmission and reception are discussed; obtaining a license is explained. Advice is given on purchasing a radio set. (CHK)

Discusses the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), which was founded to explore how computers, telecommunications, and multimedia technologies can be used to help revitalize education. Describes their documentary film, "Learn and Live," that shows how innovative teaching combined with effective uses of technology is creating…

Network-based learning, unlike word processing or programming, does not require numerous computers and unlimited connection time. It can motivate students to become involved in a wide range of learning activities. Implementation barriers include infrastructure and access, the telecommunications-curriculum gap, and insufficient support and…

Examines the globalization of information and its implications for locally implemented online library systems. Global factors include worldwide telecommunications networks and the need for standards, and local factors include the importance of databases, multilingual requirements in libraries, and regional networking capabilities. Discusses how…

Presents an interview with Reed Hundt, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), who implemented the Education Task Force to coordinate the FCC's role in educational provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. He asserts that writing clear rules for the communications sector will promote competition and ensure educational…