Simplifies an instructional systems model into four components (define, specify, develop, evaluate) and argues that it can be a tool for performance technologists to use in diagnosing the political incidents they confront in their work. (Author/JD)

Teachers involved in the development of competency-based higher education (CBE) are expected to fulfil a new role of instructional designer. As a consequence, they are confronted with the problem to translate abstract new curriculum principles into concrete learning tasks. Recent studies have shown that teachers can be trained to apply an…

When participating in a large-scale, web-based professional development program, to what degree do teachers participate? How useful do they find the program? To what degree do they feel supported in their efforts? What are the associations between participation, evaluation of services, and the level of service teachers receive? MyTeachingPartner…

This report takes a partial look at the emerging European Higher Education Area (EHEA). It is partial in two ways--the selection of topics for consideration, and the type of information gathered for analysis. Rather than attempting to cover the full range of issues and challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the success of the EHEA, the…

This article describes the design philosophy for a computer-based educational cooperative. A multimedia intelligent terminal, a silent input device providing any arbitrary keyboard or other interactive symbols in addition to computer-controlled displays is detailed. (Author/HB)

A description of the design of a modular training program utilizing TV cassette tapes, workbooks, and simulation equipment. (Author)

This article presents a flexible model for dealing with the definition, design and installation of a computer based instructional system. The model was developed as a result of experience with the implementation of major computer based instructional systems in the Chicago Public Schools. (Author)

A discussion of how individualized instruction has been used by Xerox to: 1) identify appropriate instructional techniques; and 2) reduce costs by devising a delivery system by which programs prepared under a "single point" design/development concept can be distributed to users at various geographical locations. (Author)

Article suggests an alternate approach to using the textbook as a guide to curriculum, called instructional systems development approach. (HB)

A look at how learning will change in the future for industrial training courses. (HB)

Authors propose a taxonomy of educational objectives in the experiential domain. (HB)