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Lukowsky, Jeffrey – 1981
This paper examines the tradition of research within the field of educational technology and cites problems endemic to the dominant research methods. It is suggested that a reexamination of the history of the field has intrinsic merit and is necessary at this time; furthermore, historical analysis may assist in the development of new research…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Technology, History, Learning Processes
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O'Banion, Terry – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1989
Reviews the history of student development to provide a context for discussing four major issues facing community colleges in the coming decade: quality reformation, educational technology, finance, and the definition of the community college mission. Reflects on the current status of the student development profession. (DMM)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational History, Educational Quality, Educational Technology
Januszewski, Alan; Pearson, Robert – 1999
This paper examines, through historical analysis, the values and beliefs underpinning the early theories and applications of problem-based learning and contrasts these with current theory and practice. This study focuses on the first three decades of the twentieth century, because, during this time period, the use of projects in education became…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational History, Educational Technology, Educational Theories
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Barron, Daniel D. – Education for Information, 1990
Chronicles the development of distance education in library and information science from the pre-Dewey era to the present, including correspondence study, extension efforts, and telecommunications delivery. The literature and research on this topic are reviewed, and the Library and Information Science Distance Education Consortium, a group of…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Extension Education
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McIsaac, Marina Stock – Educational Media International, 1992
Considers ways in which technology such as computer networks may affect the future development of education in Turkey. A historical-cultural perspective of Turkish education is provided; education as an agent for transmitting cultural values is discussed; computerized information networks are described; and obstacles are considered. (eight…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Cultural Context, Developing Nations
Gutenko, Gregory – 1993
The introduction and acceptance of color television and the National Television System Committee (NTSC) color standard are reviewed for the lessons they hold for the future of high definition television (HDTV). Between 1946 and 1974, 28 years of salesmanship were required to move color television from the experimental phase to its assimilation…
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Broadcast Reception Equipment, Color, Educational Technology