A discussion of how computer assisted instruction is used for support in a competancy based teacher education program. (HB)

Michigan State University developed a new instructional model which is a more comprehensive approach involving several instructional development consultants working with a group of faculty, a department, or an entire college. It involves specific agreements between clients and consultants before beginning the instructional development projects…

A study on the transportability of computer courseware was presented to the Association for the Development of Computer-based Instructional Systems (ADCIS) at their August 1974 meeting. This study addressed the area of minor incompatibility that can cause transportability of customized Coursewriter software at individual sites to become difficult.…

Guidelines are presented for the preparation of abstracts of technical literature on instructional systems development (ISD). Although specifically created for abstracting information during the preparation of a technical data file on ISD, the guidelines are sufficiently general to apply to other areas in which abstracts of technical literature…

Computer simulation is recognized as a valuable systems analysis research tool which enables the detailed examination, evaluation, and manipulation, under stated conditions, of a system without direct action on the system. This technique provides management with quantitative data on system performance and capabilities which can be used to compare…

Recognition of that segment of the population to whom higher education is inaccessible is leading many universities to consider the potential of initiating non-resident study programs. The characteristics of the delivery system implemented to transmit the instruction are of primary consideration in the design of such programs, since these…

The systems approach in education is a management tool that allows individuals to examine all aspects of a problem, to interrelate the effects of one set of decisions to another, and to optimally use the resources at hand to solve the problem. Five systems approaches which have been used in the successful development of instruction at the…

In this phase of the Technological Applications Project (TAP) a study was conducted which sought to determine the information wants of seven groups of individuals who were in a position of decision-making with respect to the adoption of instructional systems (teachers, library specialists, media specialists, curriculum coordinators and subject…

Distance education has become important as both geographic isolation and need outstrip available resources. New technologies such as Australia's Diverse Use of Communications Technology system help bridge the financial gap and spread resources more equitably. Future success depends heavily on proper management of emerging technologies. (8…

Provides a basic definition of the systems approach and explains the school as an open social-technical system composed of five subsystems--goals and values, technical, psychosocial, structural, and managerial. Contrasts the systems approach with earlier management theories that emphasized particular subsystems and ignored others. (JHZ)

Although most schools cannot afford the hardware for interactive videodisc systems (including the videodisc player, microcomputer, and interface), more severe problems are those of training teachers to use videodiscs and combatting their reluctance. Videodisc use in schools, however, is on the horizon. (JW)

Considers the structural components essential to programs of Indivisualized Instruction, leading to a model of a generalized computer managed instruction system. (JY)

This paper recommends a self-contained instructional system which will produce consistent results. The developmental process of the system is described through steps of performance and concept analysis, criterion testing, the designing of a prototype package and validation testing. (JA)

The rationale for forming groups sociometrically is presented. The data required for the structuring groups is explained and an example of a group formed to maximize the learning atmosphere is illustrated. (Author)