This issue reports the final activities of a project on adult education and community development. It begins by describing the activities carried out following the visits to various locations, including the opening up of the cooperative monitoring process through three meetings (two seminars and one hearing) and a series of joint seminars in…

The second of two volumes, this report provides a brief description of a 1987 conference on distance education together with 21 papers that were presented in the informational sessions. The papers included in this volume are: (1) "Evaluation of Student Outcomes in Distance Education" (Charles Feasley); (2) "Principles of Effective Video…

A study was conducted to examine the effect of factors related to the format, presentation style, and order in which ideas are presented on students' recall of chemistry material. Data were obtained from students who viewed three different multi-image presentations in a large lecture hall setting. Following the presentations, students were…

Machines introduce into classrooms influences teachers cannot measure, comprehend, or control, for they create patterns of interaction that exclude the student. (JH)

A discussion of how pictures are integrated into language instruction. (HB)

A look at the unit box, a seminal development in elementary school teacher preparation. (Author/HB)

A general discussion of using instructional films as an effective teaching technique. (HB)

This article questions the efficiency of present-day educational programs using multimedia systems. It is hoped that effective methods will be used in planning future programs. (Text is in German.) (Author/AM)

College-level instructional programs using a variety of media and aimed at adults pursuing degrees, specialized knowledge, or enrichment are described. The types of programs covered are: (1) learning programs which use a combination of various technologies, such as a text, study guide, audiocassettes, television programs, newspaper features,…

Instruction technology should be utilized in the creation of innovative teaching methods. The learner's needs must be reconsidered with emphasis placed on the development of inquisitive, creative, critical, and self-directed thinking. (NR)

In the spring of 1971 a study was conducted at various religious student centers at the University of Texas at Austin to determine the effectiveness of a multimedia presentation in several worship services. Effectiveness was defined as: 1) acceptance of the quality of the presentation by a distinct group of viewers; and 2) their recognition of…

Individualized instructional packages are an approach to learning through independent study, integrated experiences, and multimedia. The implementation of individualized instructional packages into a course should include provision for a general assembly session in which the students become acquainted with the instructor who will later appear on…