In May of 1974, the Applied Technology Satellite Number 6 (ATS-6) was launched. Among the jobs planned for ATS-6 was the large-scale delivery of educational and health services. Sponsored by the National Institute of Education, education projects were developed for Alaska, Appalachia and the Rocky Mountain Region.

This report presents findings from the second nationally representative survey of distance education undertaken by the National Center for Education Statistics. The survey, released in December 1999, collected information about the 1997-1998 academic year. The report also presents new information about fields of study and instructional levels of…

This document contains enrollment information in tabular form from the Wyoming Community College System for the Spring of 2004. Enrollment information on each of the counties in Wyoming can be found in this document. Data is broken down by: college; full-time, part-time, total, and percent credit headcount (includes on-campus, distance education,…

The usefulness and cost effectiveness of using educational television in adult education programs are illustrated by the success of a number of programs around the country using public and cable television for telecourses, and video teleconferencing. These courses are offered by colleges, professional associations, training centers, and…

Twelve suggestions are offered for producing successful video presentations for educational television. Although most suggestions focus on ways to improve video presentations, it is emphasized that if material doesn't lend itself to visual treatment, other media (lectures, texts, slide/tape presentations) should be investigated. (Author/JN)

Describes how a rural Virginia school used a $10,000 state grant to purchase and set up an earth station which enabled them to increase their educational television reception from one poorly visible station to 80 clear channels. Discusses implications for teachers and students. (DC)

The authors cite many of the educational programs available on public television and suggest that teachers make use of them to reinforce classroom learning. (SJL)

Describes six televised in-service courses available to New Jersey teachers through the cooperation of the New Jersey Education Association, Monmouth College, and New Jersey Public Television. For each course, teachers view the programs at home or at school and then attend two regionalized all-day practicums. (SJL)

Presents a follow-up study gauging the reactions of an Open University Course Team to the developmental testing of the broadcast element of their course. Problems in modifying the television component are identified and conditions necessary for the broadcast component to be tested and modified are suggested. (Author/CMV)

Notes a number of advantages of telecommunications for educators. Argues that teachers must understand how to use this new medium, and presents actions that teachers should take when using television to deliver a course. (SR)

Discusses distance learning and examines the role of the educational environment as a place with unique characteristics. Highlights include correspondence education, multimedia and tele-learning models of distance education, and the trend to socially isolate the educational experience, thereby changing the nature of schools as public places. (LRW)

Explores the issue of interactivity in distance education courses being compromised through the use of telecommunications technology. Factors contributing to low interactivity are discussed, including one-way communication, schedule conflicts, and lack of standards; and ways to increase interactivity are suggested, including two-way communication,…

Discusses teaching lab science as a telecourse, particularly with the screening process used to identify and counsel students who are best suited to this learning modality. Concludes that some students are not suited to distance learning because they are not mature enough to schedule their own study time so they do not like to work independently.…

"Growing Old in a New Age," a Public Broadcasting Service telecourse, was evaluated by 40 faculty, 29 state aging administrators, 2 international public broadcasting users, and a training specialist. The course was generally considered effective, but improvements were recommended in content, integration of video and text, and updated…

This discussion of the potential for computerized conferencing as the first cost effective technology for the delivery of a classroom environment in a remote learning situation begins by comparing remote learning modes and reviewing various educational experiments that have used the Electronic Information Exchange System (EIES) during the…