Presents a list of 48 predicted technical innovations likely to be introduced over the next 20 years, with their possible implications for communications, education, training, and entertainment. Seven references are listed. (EAO)

The individual and social uses of recent technological applications, such as information delivery and interactive home systems, are discussed. Also explored are problems related to the harnessing of these advances to individual information needs, and policy issues generated by the new technologies. Thirteen references are cited. (Author/SW)

Addresses shifts in basic telecommunication common carrier regulatory policies over the past decade; technological and economic changes prompting these policy shifts; major regulatory action resulting from these policy shifts; and the emerging regulatory issue of alternatives to local telephone service and its possible implication for online…

Looks at some of the changes that rapid developments in microcomputer and electronic communications technology will bring to schooling and society. Condensed from "The Futurist," August 1981, p25-30, published by the World Future Society, Washington, D.C. (Editor/SJL)

Explores the implications of the silicon-chip microprocessor and of telecommunications advances for future learning both inside and outside organized educational programs. (Author/RW)

There are many changing elements in the world of work that will have an effect on jobs in the future. They include the rise of telecommunications, biotechnology, energy technology, demographic changes, working women, and employees' need for personal satisfaction. The job of vocational education is to prepare people for these changes. (CT)

Libraries of all types connected with local cable companies were sent a survey questionnaire to determine to what extent, if any, a national satellite cable library network might already be in existence. Topics addressed included the degree of connectivity between libraries and cable companies, library facilities, and program interests. (RAA)

Summarizes the presentations of more than 30 leaders in the field of communications who met recently to discuss how telecommunications are going to affect our lives in the 1980s with particular regard to publishing, advertising, retailing, broadcasting, and cable television. (CHC)

Discusses the development of electronic technology in the newspaper industry, including the use of computers in print production, and satellites for teletext and videotext transmission. Highlights the impact of these innovations on readers' habits and in terms of government regulation and freedom of the press. (JMF)

This discussion of broadcast teletext explores some of the options available to public broadcasters and potential obstacles to implementing a teletext service. Topics covered include transmission alternatives, factors affecting service, design specifications, marketing possibilities, financial support, editorial control of information, standards…

Utilization of telecommunications and computer technology to increase access to information is identified as a primary goal for public libraries. To further service in the future, libraries should consider database services, online access to library resources, online community conferencing, community databases, network resource sharing,…

Compares three models for satellite systems in terms of design and costs in relation to other communications systems to show the most efficient and economical forms. (JMF)

Argues that technological developments in cable television, computers, and telecommunications could decentralize power and put the resources of the new technology more broadly at the command of individuals and small groups, but that this potential requires action to be realized. (Author)

Examines the computer networks as systems of power and focuses on the United States' domination of the hardware and software markets and on the international implications of this dominance. (JMF)

A decade of distance education practice has shown the following: academic achievement is enabled, teacher role changes, effective distance teachers become better classroom teachers, cost-effectiveness is only one measure of success, turf issues still remain, technology drives programs, and there is a tendency to fit technology to old teaching…