The Educational Technology Center (ETC) was established by the National Institute of Education in October, 1983, in order to find ways of using the computer and other information technologies to teach science, mathematics, and computing more effectively. This report describes the ETC, presents its framework for research, and summarizes work on 12…

The Educational Technology Center (ETC) was established by the National Institute of Education in October, 1983, in order to find ways of using the computer and other information technologies to teach science, mathematics, and computing more effectively. This report describes the ETC, presents its framework for research, and summarizes work on 11…

The 47 papers in these proceedings describe computer technology and its many applications to the educational process. Topics discussed include computer literacy, networking, word processing, automated instructional management, computer conferencing, career information services, computer-aided drawing/design, and robotics. Programming languages…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1987 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) Public Law 84-597, as amended state-administered program. Information is included on: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for…

This report provides information related to the Texas State Library's fiscal year 1988 Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) 20 U.S.C. 351 et seq. state-administered program. Information is included on: (1) Standard Form 424 for federal assistance; (2) fiscal breakdowns of estimated expenditures; (3) specific requirements for maintenance of…

The major portion of this presentation describes research results and policy implications of the Family Matters Project, a longitudinal study of social contexts as they affect children and families during the period of transition from home to school. Also provided in this portion are highlights of what was learned from delivering to 160 families…

Since 1974 the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) has provided support staff for capacity building and innovative programming for the experiment stations and extension services of 28 land-grant universities in 13 southern states and Puerto Rico. The Center exists to provide the best possible information and assistance to extension and…

Success of the National Network for Curriculum Coordination in Vocational and Technical Education (NNCCVTE) should help State Directors of Vocational Education generate support for their curriculum development and coordination programs. Its early beginnings came in 1970 with "Part I" Program funding. In 1971 funding of several projects…

This annotated bibliography contains lists of curriculum materials, teachers' commentaries, articles, and books about adult and childrens' learning that have been written by participants in the network of American teacher centers. Citations are presented of writings in the following areas: (1) curriculum; (2) language arts; (3) mathematics…

The Interstate Project on Dissemination specified four components as critical for a successful state information dissemination system: linkage, information, incentive, and management. An analysis of Pennsylvania's system, using this Project as a referent, uncovered several problems: (1) the linkage component was not functioning; (2) local…

THE REPORT OF THE CARNEGIE COMMISSION ON EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION PROPOSES A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT FUNDS. IT RECOMMENDS INCREASED GOVERNMENT SUPPORT OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAM PRODUCTION, NEW FACILITIES FOR LIVE-BROADCAST INTERCONNECTION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN PROGRAMING…

The process by which the high school political science curriculum project "Comparing Political Experiences" (CPE) was diffused highlights the political climate created by communications among curriculum developers, diffusers, and potential practitioners. The political climate surrounding attitudes toward new instructional materials is…

An extensive study was made of information dissemination by a compact of seven state education agencies which formed the Interstate Project on Dissemination. First an historical perspective for information dissemination was developed, followed by an examination of legislation and regulations pertaining to dissemination. Suggestions were formulated…

The objective of the Appalachian Education Satellite Project was to demonstrate the use of educational technology as a means of strengthening existing local education programs in Appalachia. Teachers at fifteen remote sites in Appalachia received graduate credit for completion of courses broadcast via satellite communication network. While…

Imagine that the year is 1985. The nationwide implementation of telecommunications technology has caused dramatic changes in the use of television in the past 15 years since the 1970's. These changes were initiated when cable television was expanded into the large cities and sets were connected to neighborhood centers which had a channel capacity…