This pilot project was designed to demonstrate the feasibility of exchanging professional personnel of a medical school and a community hospital as a method of stimulating the internal communications practices of physicians at the community hospital. The impact upon the attitudes and educational policies and activities of community hospital…

A feasibility study explored the use of the telelecture technique for continuing nursing education in the state of West Virginia. Telelecture is a two-way amplified communications system designed to bring together individuals and/or groups by means of a regular telephone network. The results of the study showed that it is an effective technique…

A questionnaire survey was conducted to determine whether or not the need for training in continuing education was perceived by those working in the field. This determination of need was undertaken to determine the feasibility of offering programs of professional preparation in continuing education for persons engaged in continuing education in…

The report summarizes a ten-part study of prospects for cable television (CATV) in the 13 communities that make up the metropolitan area of Dayton, Ohio. The report, written in non-technical language, deals with the economics and technology of CATV, the range of new services that might be provided via CATV, and questions of franchising and…

This document contains recommendations and the rationale for expansion of existing child care development center facilities at San Joaquin Delta College. Such expansion, in addition to providing immediate child care to children of parents enrolled at the college, would provide vocational training and in-service training opportunities, and would…

Describes a study of the computer searches performed by 14 education specialists on the ERIC database. Interviews with users indicate they felt retrieved materials were relevant, the database provides access to materials not obtainable through other sources, and the proportion of irrelevant items in the output is not significant. (MBR)

This introduction to voice, data, and video communications technologies with specific reference to interests and needs of higher education is intended to make network users aware of issues, opportunities, and impacts of telecommunications technology in higher education. Examples of higher education networks and a glossary of networking-related…

As various models for future teacher education programs are explored, extended programs of five years or more are frequently considered. Many questions are raised by this concept. Results of a survey of experienced and preservice teachers' and college heads' attitudes toward extended programs are discussed. (DF)

This Bulletin reports the results of a study that used the Voice DISC, a computerized, self-administered version of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC), to screen for psychiatric disorders in youth newly admitted to juvenile assessment centers. The Voice DISC offers the following advantages for use in the juvenile justice system:…

Virginia Senate Joint Resolution No. 400 requested the Department of Education (DOE) to study the feasibility of the commonwealth providing model school design plans for elementary, middle, and high schools. The resolution further requested input from school divisions and other interested persons. As a result of this request, a sample of school…

This report presents the findings of a study conducted to explore the feasibility of developing and delivering an assessment of information and communication technology (ICT) literacy for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). The study was conducted at the request of an expert panel convened by Network A and was funded in…

In professional training of librarians, mathematical modeling can be useful in relatively sophisticated library management games if the models simulate the provision and use of library services. (33 references) (MM)

Creativity training materials were used with a group of elementary school children who exhibited academic, social or emotional problems. Study recommends increased use of such materials, with more time and attention allowed for group discussions and role-playing during these periods. (MK)

Lists the standard arguments for and against the extended school year and looks at experimentation with various types of year-round schools. (DE)

The office of institutional research can play a key role in creating a college's marketing plan. Designing survey instruments and evaluations to support new program development, employer-based education, and recruiting concepts are areas where institutional research can make important contributions (Author/MLW)