Considers the question of whether instructional methods are replaceable or interchangeable. Topics discussed include the influence of external events on learning and cognitive processes, media variables, linking instructional design to research on learning from instruction, construct validity, and an example of adequate instructional design and…

Results of the first year of a 3-year study involving development and testing of hypermedia computer-assisted instruction (CAI) with 8 K-3 classes are reported. The hypermedia reading lessons offered additional information about words and concepts in the basal reading textbook. The generally promising preliminary results were inconclusive…

This survey of 200 school media specialists in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina examined media production time and skills. Issues addressed included percentage of time spent in production, the importance of various skills, types of materials produced, and the adequacy of formal preparation for production. (Seven references)…

The Department of Media and Communications of the Pestalozzianum Zurich (Switzerland) develops materials for media education. This article describes a book on visual competence, a CD-ROM investigating the production and distribution of newspapers, an eight-part TV series on contributions to media education, and a multimedia package about a…

Presents a theoretical framework for analyzing educational media, discusses the role of narrative in comprehension, and describes MENO (Multimedia, Education and Narrative Organization), a project investigating how students engage in exploratory learning, and the design of multimedia material for a course on Homer. Argues that narrative structure…

Examines concepts from diversity theory and research using selected film scenes. Describes major workforce diversity concepts and then describes and analyzes film scenes for many concepts. Film continues to give the classroom instructor major resources for enhancing the teaching of diversity theory and concepts. (Author/AEF)

Explains the development of a research perspective in pedagogy and information and communication technologies (ICT) in the context of visual education and the digital arts. Highlights include the Brighton Media Arts Project; media arts and ICT literacy; influences of culture, subject knowledge, and pedagogy; and teachers' perspectives and…

Includes "Introduction"; "Part One: Towards a New Technological System"; "Part Two: Communications and Training"; "Part Three: Production and Distribution of Media"; glossary; and 77-item bibliography. Covers the use of audiovisual aids, computer-assisted instruction, telecommunications, video, optical media, and computer networks for labor…

Focuses on decisionmaking about delivery media, and introduces CADDI's Performance-based, Accelerated, Customer-Stakeholder-driven Training & Development(SM) (PACT) Processes for training and development (T&D). Describes the media decisions that correspond with the design three levels of PACT: Curriculum Architecture Design, Modular Curriculum…

Chronicles the development of a writing course into a G1 online course, which provides students with handouts and links to developmental education sites. Outlines the recommended processes for effective writing: prewriting, drafting, editing, and presenting. Provides links to the course Web site for others interested in adding an online component…

A classification scheme was developed and implemented for the study of 436 educational Web sites focusing on mathematics, science, and technology learning. Results indicate that many educational Web sites are still predominantly text-based and do not yet exhibit evidence of current pedagogical approaches. Suggestions for future Web-based learning…

Introduces the basic concepts and elements of satellite and telecommunications satellites. Identifies the advantages of using the unique characteristics of telecommunications satellites in education. Lists cautions of using telecommunications satellite systems to deliver educational programs. (Author/AEF)

Examines a non-legislative report on fair use guidelines for educational multimedia for nonprofit educational institutions. Discusses applications to distance education via the Internet; time limitations; portion limits; specific limits for different types of media, including photographs and numeric databases; and number of copies. (Author/LRW)

Complexity is an important principle for those building new media and new ways to make content work. New media and forms of content must complement existing media, instead of aiming to replace them. People may be more willing to try something new if there's a connection with the old. (AEF)

Presents a general framework for evaluating the effectiveness of educational technology in enhancing student learning and achievement. Describes the following components and their relationships: instructional objectives, learning domain, learner profile, task characteristics, grouping, delivery system, control, presence, media, connectivity, and…