In order to improve the chances for a working accountability system there will need to be a change in many of the traditional organizational patterns of educational establishments. (Author)

This paper discusses the various types of easy author entry systems that have been developed, describing the salient features of particular systems, and suggests where each type might be used. It also describes a prototype system whose design aims have concentrated particularly on the problems of ease of use, documentation and standardizatiion.…

The operations consultant provides manpower and systems scheduling, operating procedures and programing, maintenance directions, and generally acts as the manager's agent to establish cost and control systems. He also works with the consulting engineer during the design phase in the development of operating criteria. (Author)

This paper presents a system-theoretic approach to the analysis of the problem of training formally relating it to the control of an abstract dynamic system, the "adaption automation" of the trainee. (Author)

Presents descriptions of the management, systematic, and open-access curriculum development models to identify the decisionmaking bases, operational processes, evaluation requirements, and curriculum control methods of each model. A possible relationship among these models is then suggested. (Author/DN)

A look at self instructional modules (SIMs), which are designed to provide all of the essential instruction for developing performance competencies for preservice Social Studies teachers. (Author/HB)

A look at the Air Force Advanced Instructional System (AIS), which is a proposed computer-based multimedia system for the administration and management of individualized technical training on a large scale. (Author)

The need for materials suitable for use in individualized instruction is becoming increasingly apparent. The model presented suggests procedures for use in the selection of such media. (Author)

Article reported on more general information supplied by the ERIC Clearinghouse for Junior Colleges. (RK)

This paper first notes the evolution of instructional development which has led to a need for the specification and development of computer aids to ISD activities, then notes several current efforts to meet this need, and finally describes the development of an Authoring Management System (AMS) designed to help manage the development phase of ISD.…

The article focuses on why the success of career development is largely dependent on the manager knowing how to develop subordinates. This is being accomplished through an advisory system by providing managers multiple leadership/education/training alternatives for specific developmental needs. (Author/BP)

After defining technology and technology transfer, the author discusses product-embodied, process-embodied and person-embodied technologies. The five major antagonisms at play in international technology transfers are related and the manner by which a country may select, choose, and adopt the appropriate technology is investigated. (BT)