Discusses guidelines for the effective use of electronic media, including linear video, interactive video disk, multimedia programing, video-projected programing, and teleconferencing. (SR)

Examines the use of telecommunications in distance education from the point of view of both the trainer and the learner. The importance of user-oriented training design and feedback through transparent media is stressed. (EAM)

Describes the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), a digital telecommunications system. Applications of ISDN in the classroom are examined, including information systems such as computers and fax machines; video conferencing; desktop computer conferencing; and voice messaging and caller identification. Cost estimates are also included.…

Multimedia instruction, which combines visual images, video clips, music, voice, and text, is a compelling way to engage students' interest in geography. The computer, telecommunications, and multimedia are tools that today's students will use in their adult working lives. The National Geographic Society can enhance geography instruction with two…

Explores possible uses of electronic mail in three areas of the academic setting: instruction, research, and administration. Electronic mail is defined, the components needed to get started with electronic mail are discussed, and uses and benefits of electronic mail in diverse educational environments are suggested. (12 references) (DB)

Describes study of distance educators that investigated academic procrastination in telecommunications-based distance education programs in higher education. Perceptions of the causes of academic procrastination are examined, data collection techniques on academic procrastination is discussed, strategies to reduce procrastination are described,…

Six years ago Educational Service District 101 in Spokane (Washington) decided to use telecommunication technology to provide courses via satellite to rural schools in the northwest. Today the network totals 530 schools covering 13 states and produces 11 student courses, plus enrichment and teacher in-service courses. Advises school boards…

Program directors from 180 higher education distance education programs responded to a survey designed to determine the nature and extent of distance education and educational technology in the United States. Findings reported include type of institution, type of program, class size, delivery systems utilized, and budgets. An "average" program…

Surveys graduates of a radio-television/telecommunication program. Finds that income increases with work experience; those working outside the media earn the most; and males continue to outearn their female counterparts, when other factors are controlled for in the regression analysis. (SR)

Compares learner control capabilities of two forms of communication currently in use in distance education in the United Kingdom: the Electronic White Board, a form of audio conferencing combined with a visual display; and computer conferencing, or computer-mediated communication. CoSy, the computer conferencing system used by the Open University,…

Surveys recent graduates of a large university to assess (1) the prevalence and rates with utilization of 44 communication/information technologies in their workplace; (2) their level of proficiency with those technologies; and (3) the graduates' assessment of the adequacy of preparation provided by the university concerning technological literacy…

Considered are standardization efforts of the American National Standards Institute's Accredited Standards Committee X12 concerned with electronic data interchange (EDI). These efforts will effect dentistry first in the transmission of academic records, and then in communications between dental offices and businesses, including major insurance…

Discusses briefly three reports (a meta-analysis, a project description, and a reformulation of the "quality" question) on the usefulness of word processors and telecommunications in improving student writing. (SR)

Explains how the availability and cost of telecommunications services and equipment are determined through regulatory means. Highlights include distance education and training; telephone services; regulation and public policy; and key telecommunications regulatory activities, including judicial, legislative, and executive. (Contains 13…

Analyzes the relationship between standardization and intellectual property rights (IPRs) and presents case studies of conflicts generated between the two. Examines IPR policies of major standardization organizations to find out how they solve such conflict, and provides suggestions for solving problems with recently implemented standardization…