This book describes the current state of developments in distance education and distributed learning. The volume brings together some of the leading contemporary contributors in the areas of educational technology and distance education. Topics covered include research and evaluation in distance education, online communities, faculty productivity,…

A number of educational and societal trends are analyzed for their potential impact on the practice of distance education. The trends reflect the various ideologies and values currently found within professional communities and publics at large. How the various trends push and pull in different directions, and how they may lead to alternative…

During the three years of the business plan presented in this report, Lethbridge Community College (Canada) will aggressively build on its strengths and pursue new opportunities as it achieves five major goals: (1) increase enrollments to 5,000 FLE by 2005; (2) enhance student learning through effective and innovative curricula, learning…

This paper describes case studies of 15 schools in one Canadian province that have been involved in a national project directed at the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) into teaching and learning. By focusing on a specific change related to the integration of ICT, the research explored two primary questions: (1) What…

To guide districts through the process of creating workable technology plans, the Massachusetts Department of Education developed a set of benchmark standards that can be viewed as goals for districts to achieve by the year 2003. Based on findings from the most recent "Tech Plan Updates," the Department's online data collection system,…

This monograph was designed to provide a comprehensive and enlightened view of the community college as it faces complicated new demands. It offers articles written by community college professionals, including the following: (1) "A Journey of Discovery" by Albert L. Lorenzo; (2) "Organizational Readiness: Middle Age and the Middle Way" by Cindy…

Based on the argument that there is only one universal good and all other moral goods are cultural and relative, this book develops the position that adult education is a site within which human morality is worked out. Chapter 1 inquires into education as a practical activity, the educational, and the nature of educational knowledge. Chapter 2…

On September 7, 1929, the Hon. Harvey Parnell, Governor of the State of Arkansas, addressed a request to Dr. William John Cooper, United States Commissioner of Education, asking that the United States Office of Education "... make or cause to be made, under its supervision and direction, a survey of the State-supported institutions of higher…

This bulletin is essentially a revision of an earlier one--"A Survey of Cooperative Engineering Education," Bulletin 1949, No. 15, now out of print--by the same author, using some of the same content, but with new data and broadened coverage. It attempts to cover all cooperative education programs at the college and technical institute levels,…

This 341-item bibliography on the future of education covers development of education (general analyses, problems, higher education, innovation, educational development); education and society (social and cultural factors, economy); education and the individual (learning process, needs, teachers, teaching); physical environment; and international…

In 14 articles a record, a tribute and an analysis of struggles of humanistic educators who worked toward new forms of higher education (1966-1980) and four models are presented. Recommendations for more enlightened humanistic endeavors are discussed with a look toward the future of education. (RC)

From institutional histories, this article documents misconceptions that the early land-grant colleges were unique in the land-grant heritage, derived from student demand, "revolutionized" post-Civil War agriculture and industry, and enjoyed state favor. Our neglect to understand their dominant national role and incremental educational…

Since 1917, Soviet policy has stressed self-determination of non-Russian populations and a commitment to their education. Using 1970 All-Union Census data and some later information, the author examines progress made toward this goal and the educational achievement of various groups. Success is noted and some problems outlined. (Author/SJL)

Preprogram, field experience, and postprogram activities (e.g., community study skill development, communication skill development, orientation assignments, the university environment abroad, the family home-stay, work experiences, independent projects) can be used to enhance the value of cross-cultural experiences. (MSE)

Describes impressions of Chinese education from an August 1978 visit and the changes in the educational system since 1949, when the communist party came to power, to increase political study, practical learning, and manual labor. Individual development is only a means to the goal of national growth. (MF)