While the demand for increased educational productivity is clear, the methods for achieving it are largely undetermined. Cost effectiveness techniques have proved to be valuable tools for commercial organizations, but the relevance to educational problems is less than clear. Theory suggests that these techniques can be useful for dealing with…

The instructional model presented describes a system which is now being implemented by the United States Navy, but can be generalized to educational program development in other areas. (Author)

Stresses the interrelation of the components of learning systems and analyzes the categories of costs involved, based on a life cycle assumption. The phases of human subsystem development are explored, and a basic formula is proposed to estimate costs. (VT)

Describes the major features of the systems approach developed by ITRO with emphasis on the navy training evaluation plan proposed to ensure quality control, as well as an assessment of the adequacy of the training through a careful study of the proficiency of the trained man. (VT)

Describes the Navy's 12-week course in human resource management, placing heavy emphasis on skill building in group dynamics and the development of communication skills. Techniques such as video playback and role playing are incorporated into the program. (VT)

The Minnesota Adaptive Instructional System research program investigates variables and conditions that improve learning through adaptive instructional strategies. The macro- level component of the system includes a learner model, knowledge base, and expert tutor model. At the micro-level there are nine variables which form the possible…

Discusses classroom design and uses of interactive media. Covers the design of public speaking/interpersonal/small group communication classrooms, the simulation laboratory, the communication effectiveness trainer (ComET system), audience response systems, speech evaluation using computers, and system design considerations. (PD)

Discusses tasks, resources, and feedback, the three basic elements in the architecture of learning systems; analyzes these elements in relation to on-the-job learning; and discusses interventions to improve these processes and provide a positive contribution to the productivity of the organization by helping people learn. (MBR)

A description of how peer tutoring can work with a systems approach. (HB)

A description of a group-paced multisensory electronic response program developed by the Department of Biology at Ball State University, for teaching biology to non-science majors. (Author/HB)

The study reported here represents an attempt to obtain research-based information relevant to young children's learning to print. Treatment variables were selected which seemed to have high potential for improving the state of handwriting instruction. (Author)

A thorough examination of computer-based simulation for instruction. (Author)

Information concerning the latest innovations in instructional methods and materials can now be obtained by forward-looking educational communities. An Instructional Systems Clearinghouse puts technology at the fingertips of those who are interested in educational advantage. (Author)

Describes a telephone teaching program by which trainers find they can effectively handle a class hundreds or thousands of miles away. (Author/RK)