Discusses media literacy in Canada's schools according to the country's provinces and territories. Outlines nine factors crucial to the successful development of media literacy in secondary schools. Notes that Ontario possesses most factors becoming a world leader in terms of media literacy. Describes the formation of CAMEO (Canadian Association…

Describes alternative instructional resources such as media to provide up-to-date scientific information to students to prevent misinformation. Uses cartoons, videos, and newspaper headlines to develop critical thinking and science process skills. (YDS)

Presents an interdisciplinary unit on tabloids that includes English and science components. Aims to develop informed customers who can analyze and research information using process skills. Emphasizes writing, critical thinking, and process skills. (YDS)

This study examined the views of 70 undergraduate and graduate students exposed to multimedia projections in a classroom. It found that students supported the integration of animation, music, and voice; perceived screens to be better organized and clearer than traditional classroom settings; and were more interested in the material presented in…

The parents of a wheelchair-bound nine-year-old child with cerebral palsy and little speech or communication ability describe the role of electronic technology in improving the child's life in the areas of mobility, communication, and education. (DB)

A Delphi study identified research questions to guide the study of interactive multimedia in special education. Analysis showed that respondents were most frequently concerned about design issues affecting the efficacy of educational interactive media. These issues focused on instructional strategies, the multimedia environment, navigational…

This paper recommends edutainment to engage students' senses and get them involved by presenting lessons in a way that makes education interesting and entertaining. Suggestions for creative edutainment include using exciting computer software, joining the Internet, hooking up to cable television, and providing a variety of magazines. (SM)

Compares lecture, video, and computer-assisted instruction (CAI) to identify which method produces more immediate and long-term recall of the information presented in an introductory college mass communications course. Findings showed that CAI and lecture formats seemed to provide better opportunity for immediate recall, although no single method…

This section presents information on doctoral (Ph.D. and Ed.D.) programs in instructional technology; master's degree and six-year programs in instructional technology; graduate programs in educational computing; and scholarships, fellowships, and awards. (SLW)

This section presents information on doctoral (Ph.D. and Ed.D.) programs in instructional technology; master's degree and six-year programs in instructional technology; graduate programs in educational computing; and scholarships, fellowships, and awards. (SLW)

Recent developments and national initiatives in the expansion of available closed caption television programming and videotaped materials are reviewed in this article. Projects implementing captioned media resources in mainstream classrooms are featured, and other technological innovations with potential for use by deaf citizens are discussed. (PB)

This article offers guidelines for evaluating and selecting appropriate software for use with gifted children and examines the advantages and limitations of computer-assisted instruction with this population. (DB)

Examines the characteristics of Compact Disc Interactive (CD-I) in terms of current learning theory and instructional design principles. Topics include attributes of CD-I, components of good instruction, and the following message design strategies: organization, interactivity, motivation, and interface design. (AEF)

Describes some of the characteristics of Compact Disk-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) technology. Reviews two CD-ROM products: (1) "Sammy's Science House," which introduces fundamental processes in science; and (2) "Dangerous Creatures," which allows exploration of a world of more than 250 endangered species. (TM)

Examines indicators of current social and educational transformations created by recent advances in information technology. Describes the American Association for Higher Education's Teaching, Learning, and Technology Roundtable Program, designed to monitor and direct the transformation at individual colleges. Includes a checklist for assessing the…