An overview of the significance of World War II for Soviet schooling is provided. (DE)

America's revolutionary approach to education has transformed societies the world over. (Editor)

A re-examination of the role of educational technology in the Open University in Great Britain. (HB)

An historical look at the development of educational technology with a discussion of the prospects of future evolution of the field. (HB)

Suggests a variety of techniques for the instructional designer to implement and develop materials, and curricula that will be used and benefit all involved. (JEG)

Suggests that the instructional development (ID) movement should seriously re-examine its basis of existence and modus operandi and that, although instructional developers have been tolerated and even accepted, that is not sufficient for survival. (Author/JEG)

Argues that instructional development can deliver right now, and will be able to deliver even more as knowledge and techniques expand. (Author/JEG)

Discusses the context of a regional education service agency and presents a brief summary of the more visible of the needs of local clients from the perspective of the practitioner in the regional agency. (VT)

The author suggests that labor education, by its organization through trade unions, is clearly distinguished from general adult education activities, although workers obviously participate in adult education. He discusses various ILO workers' education programs around the world. (MF)

Important current trends in the use of computer technology to enhance medical education are reported in the areas of simulation and assessment of clinical competence, curriculum integration, financial support, and means of exchanging views and scientific information. (RAO)

This article describes the process of designing an instructional simulation for orienting new residence hall employees to their job situations. (Author/STS)

Four approaches to simulation games are described; the puzzle approach, the colleague consultation, the geometry approach, and the inquiry approach. A sample geography game suitable for eighth grade students is described in detail. (STS)

This article differentiates between curriculum development and instructional development and discusses the media specialist's role in these activities. (STS)

This report of the results of a nationwide study of instructional development facilities at universities discusses program effectiveness, program support, and the future of instructional development programs. (STS)