The development of educational technology media in Hungarian secondary education is discussed in terms of changing general pedagogical requirements; the influence of interactivity on teaching procedures; training teachers and developing educational media; and new statutory frameworks. (AEF)

Reviews current uses of technology in the training of part-time faculty in community colleges, highlighting the use of print and visual media. Indicates that such programs orient faculty members in using technology within their classrooms. Provides recommendations for further integration of technology into programs, including teleconferencing and…

This study compared the effectiveness of a videodisc algebra program with a traditional text-based program with 26 students with learning disabilities in a summer transition-to-college program. The videodisc group significantly outperformed the control group on posttest measures of algebra skill and also earned significantly higher grades in their…

Discusses the impact of information technology on education, terms of the inevitability of change, and current educational uses of computers, multimedia, simulations, collaborative writing, electronic bulletin boards, independent learning systems, and distance learning. Considers the improvements in communications, information access, and learning…

This study surveyed the extent to which first-year elementary school teachers utilize 21 types of instructional media. Results indicated a preference for less complex formats, e.g., bulletin boards, posters, and pictures. Conclusions were drawn regarding the importance of instructional media utilization and media utilization courses for future…

Development of two interactive videodisks in space science for middle-school-age children is described, and suggestions for development of affordable and successful interactive products are offered. The first interactive program is a touchscreen exhibit designed for museum use, and the second is a classroom tool for teaching a planetary sciences…

States that community colleges should evaluate the intent of the technology being implemented and determine how it serves their mission and delivery of education. Discusses the impact of technology on teaching and administrative support, telecommunication and interaction, implementing interactive synchronous technology, benefits of…

Proposes a schema system based on media-attribute theory that can be used to classify both media and delivery systems based on research related to learning and motivation in distance education. Comparative studies must explain why and how the media and delivery systems were used to support learning and motivation. Contains 34 references.…

An interpretation model focusing on audience characteristics guided development of an ecosystem-management interpretive program targeting military leaders and planners at Eglin Air Force Base (Florida). Of five interpretative media tested, print mass media were most successful in increasing ecosystem knowledge and enhancing attitudes of both…

Examines the learners' mental models of television in actual media classroom activity by which knowledge was constructed. Findings revealed how media capabilities and the instructional designs that employ them interact with the learners and the task characteristics to influence the formation of the learners' mental models and their learning…

Provides a profile of Paul Robert Wendt who was interested in using technology to teach students how to succeed in higher education by improving library and information skills. Highlights include his educational background; work in films; teaching in higher education at Southern Illinois University (SIU); work in programmed instruction and visual…

This article examines the literature for examples of multimedia use within specific classroom learning environments and relates those applications to students with learning disabilities. It discusses opportunities for students; particular challenges encountered by teachers; and use of multimedia as a demonstration station, learning research…

A study of Jordanian grade 1-10 teachers found that 67.7% did not take preservice courses in operating instructional media (IM) equipment, that fewer than 30% attended inservice training, that gender had no effect on skill of IM production or operation of IM equipment, and that teacher degree had no effect on IM production or operation of media…

Examines how participation in learning resources activities and perceptions of the value of learning resources affects student teachers' self, task, and impact concerns. Subjects were 173 student teachers. Results revealed high self-concerns and higher impact concerns. Utilization of learning resources had a significant effect on task concerns,…

Attempts to clarify misconceptions regarding the character and goals of learning technology and puts it in perspective, relative to its role in the Learning Communication Model and its importance in the contemporary and future learning environment. Defines educational, instructional, and learning technology. (Author/AEF)