An attempt to clarify some of the meanings and implications of the new vocabulary as it now impinges upon not only our everyday lives but also upon the decisions we make and those which are made for us. (Author)

Electric bills can be reduced by lowering electric consumption and by controlling demand -- the amount of electricity used at a certain point in time. Gives tips to help reduce electric demand at peak power periods. (Author/DN)

The author expands upon a December, 1974, issue of Canadian Training Methods approach to making cost valuations to arrive at the true costs of training. (BP)

Why proof is important to today's video user. (Author)

A look at television production miracles on a budget of $6000 and a staff of one and two-thirds. (Author)

This article studies each component of the PLATO system--the computer hardware, the courseware, the student terminal, and the distribution network. The discussions of each component point out cost-determining factors. (Author)

The Advanced Pilot Training Cost Model is a statement of relationships that may be used, given the necessary inputs, for estimating the resources required and the costs to train pilots in the Air Force formal flying training schools. Resources and costs are computed by weapon system on an annual basis for use in long-range planning or sensitivity…

The California State University and Colleges (CSUC) system consists of 19 institutions located throughout the state. As a prerequisite for library automation an analysis and cost study of technical processing functions was undertaken in all 19 libraries of the system. The purpose of the study was to provide CSUC librarians with accurate cost…

Programed instruction is of interest to the Bell Telephone System which conducts massive employee training programs. Characteristics of the programed method include (1) small steps, (2) continual responding, (3) immediate feedback, and (4) self-pacing. The self-pacing characteristic allows accommodation of individual needs and provides flexibility…

Argues that turning more required courses into electives would increase accountability because only those courses chosen by students would be justified in the curriculum. (IRT)

Cost effective applications of CBE do exist; however, they demand detailed cost information for all appropriate alternatives to CAI, a thorough understanding of instructional design, and an expert knowledge of the relative capabilities of alternative media in supporting particular instructional approaches. (Author/RAO)

A selected bibliography on the topics of Cost effectiveness of educational media and learning theories. (STS)

The authors define the Flexible Manufacturing System and outline its history. They describe what the processing time includes and provide advantages and disadvantages of Flexible Manufacturing Systems compared to conventional manufacturing. (CH)

A cost-effective alternative to high utility bills for middle-sized and smaller utility users is the service of utility rate consultants. The consultants analyze utility invoices for the previous 12 months to locate available refunds or credits. (MLF)

Describes Continuing Professional Education by Appointment, a service developed and implemented at the School of Nursing at the State University of New York at Stony Brook to assist continuing educators to meet ongoing educational needs of health care professionals. (JOW)