Presents a summary of the lectures and seminars at a conference on examinations and assessment organized by Chelsea College and the National Foundation for Educational Research. Lecture topics included examining at 16+, development towards a Certificate of Extended Education examing at 18+, and examinations in relation to the curriculum. (JR)

The value of the lecture as a method of conveying information has limitations serious enough to warrant its discontinuance. (Author)

Using videotape for short lectures at the end of buzz group problems takes the burden off staff when training 360 auditors in computer techniques. Money conscious Ernst & Ernst puts the cost at $1.90 per lecture, per man. (Journal/EB)

The appropriate way to improve college teaching is not to spurn traditional methods, but to integrate new techniques with the old methods. (RA)

By using teletypewriters connected to the Harwell multi-access computing system, lecturers can easily demonstrate the operation of the computer in the classroom; this saves time and eliminates errors and staff can carry out exercises using the main computer. (EB)

This paper explores the Victorian concept of social utility as applied to adult education, and seeks to identify early elements of professionalism associated with that concept. The exploration is conducted through the medium of mechanics' institutes in several English-speaking countries. (Author)

Results showed that, when compared to a control group receiving an unrelated lecture, both presentations of the handicapped had a positive effect upon college student attitudes, with positive effects slightly greater when the lecture was given by the handicapped presentor. (DB)

Discusses uses of the lecture approach in social studies education and presents ten guidelines for preparing effective lectures. Lectures are effective for illustrating and clarifying issues and interpretations stated in textbooks and for creating controversy and stimulating debate. (KC)

Suggests reasons why faculty members prefer the lecture method and describes a combination method of instruction that combines the features of the lecture method and personalized system of instruction. (JEG)

Gives reasons why the lecture is a valuable teaching method; discusses how to improve lectures, and what lectures can accomplish. (MLH)

Discusses the use of the lecture format as a teaching method in college classes and presents 10 research-based ideas. Outlines four main components of an effective lecture using concrete examples from actual college science lectures. (Author/YDS)

Comparison of accounting students taught with a group Socratic method (n=22) and interactive lecture method (n=15) found no evidence that either method significantly improved examination scores. Student attitudes toward the course or the accounting profession did not differ. (SK)

This article describes the development of the video bookmark, hereinafter referred to as the videomark, and its application to the collaborative indexing of the lecture video in video-based distance education system. The combination of the videomark system with the bulletin board system (BBS), which is another network tool used for discussion, is…