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Mitchell, P. David – Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 1989
Discusses the field of educational technology and the need for new perspectives on the processes of learning, teaching, and doing research. Topics discussed include the scope of education; goal-directed feedback; control system theory; cybernetics and general system research; self-instruction; and suggestions for future planning for educational…
Descriptors: Cybernetics, Educational Needs, Educational Planning, Educational Research
Seels, Barbara – Educational Technology, 1989
Discussion of the field of educational technology focuses on the influence of instructional design on its development. Topics discussed include instructional applications of the systems approach; programed instruction; learning strategies, including large group and small group instruction and independent study; and behaviorist, cognitivist, and…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Technology, Educational Trends
Marsick, Victoria J.; Volpe, F. Marie; Brooks, Ann; Cseh, Maria; Lovin, Barbara Keelor; Vernon, Sally; Watkins, Karen E.; Ziegler, Mary – 2000
The concept of the free agent learner, which has roots in self-directed and informal learning theory, has recently emerged as a factor important to attracting, developing, and keeping knowledge workers. The literature on free agent learning holds important lessons for today's free agent learners, human resource developers, and work organizations.…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Learning, Career Development, Education Work Relationship