Evaluates user response to the TI-IN Network's live interactive television courses for high school students and staff development in rural or small schools. Reports favorable responses from school principals and students but finds that students would prefer regular classroom instruction if available. (SKW)

Includes two reports on the current integration of technology in postsecondary education. Mara Mayor and Peter Dirr discuss the relationship between technology and access and quality. Valerie Crane presents study results on how students use and evaluate telecourses compared to on-campus courses. (DMM)

Cites the benefits of a composition telecourse for students who find attending regular college classes inconvenient or impossible. Describes the procedures and discusses the reward of seeing growth in the students' ability and maturity. (EL)

Reviews criticisms and benefits of telecourses. Considers the instructional intent of telecourses and the assumptions held by telecourse producers and designers about telecourse students. Examines the role of various media in telecourse instruction, and the effects of television technology on the teaching and learning processes. (AYC)

Changes brought to higher education by telecommunications are outlined, including telecourses, teleconferencing, and instructional television. Problems of analyzing what methods work and don't work, what materials are appropriate, what methods of evaluation are effective, and what is sound education and entertainment are suggested. (MSE)

The Knowledge of Network of the West Communication Authority in British Columbia was formed in 1980 to offer postsecondary institutions a telecommunication system for delivering courses by cable television and satellite transmission. In 1982, broadcasting facilities had been decentralized, enabling the University of Victoria to originate…

Describes development and production of a college-level telecourse containing video programs and a comprehensive print package designed to assist professionals and nonprofessionals in selecting books for young children from birth to age nine. Selection of course title and guiding theme, finding an on-camera host, and writing lectures are…

Describes the structure and function of China's Central Radio and Television University (CRTVU) and reviews the educational system in China, the types of television classes offered through CRTVU, the student population served, and the issues that have to be faced before television university expansion can occur. Six references are listed. (MBR)

This document addresses video production as it relates to counselor education. Groundwork for infusing video production technology is covered, including the video production process, equipment, computer technology that assists in production, video editing, and final production. In addition, three important formats will be discussed. First is the…

This study offers descriptive information about distance learning courses and the faculty who teach them, and explores faculty members' opinions about distance learning. The report focuses only distance education as taught by full-time National Education Association faculty members at traditional two- and four-year colleges and universities to…

The National University Consortium for Telecommunications in Teaching, the first national effort to provide high quality bachelor's degree programs for Americans who cannot attend college full-time on campus, is described. It is suggested that both institutional participation and enrollment projections may be exceeded. (MLW)

It is suggested that, by considering and balancing various economic factors, telecourses can be made cost effective. When social benefits, especially to those who would not otherwise receive an education, are considered, telecourses more than justify their existence. (JN)

To determine whether online training courses are effective, companies should evaluate training software when considering its purchase or development. Author describes the development and use of an instrument for evaluating online courses created by AT&T's Network Operations Education and Training organization. Also includes the On-Line…

Presents results from a study of the status of distance education in community colleges. Discusses the design, support, and administration of telecourses; staffing and teacher training practices; course offerings; and existing assessment and evaluation studies. Addresses criticisms of distance education and cites research results on its…