Presents a selective survey of micro-based genlocking systems currently on the market including those systems with open and closed architecture; examines the number and diversity of uses for this hybrid medium, which synchronizes video signals with computer-generated text and graphics; and discusses the role of cause and effect in innovation.

Describes the current educational videodisc market and analyzes the present growth trend. Highlights include software availability, hardware costs, microcomputers in public schools, the integration of videodiscs into public schools, and suggestions to interactive videodisc industry professionals for continuing the growth of the videodisc market.…

This excerpt from "CD-ROM Applications and Markets" (Meckler Corp., 1988) discusses the introduction of new educational technologies and offers lessons learned for implementing CD-ROM in the education market. Topics discussed include traditional classrooms and the role of teachers; inservice teacher education; experiences with educational radio…