Anadolu University, which has been developing constantly since it was established, has determined a new road map considering the mission and vision developed in the search conference for the purpose of AOS "2020 Future design" (17-19 April 2010). In accordance with the outcomes of this study, the following question was one of the…

Distance education is among the significant fields for the application of educational technology. Distance education in China has gone through three phases, namely: correspondence-based education, radio and TV-based education and online education. This paper was based on educational technology application, and the historical, dialectic and…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is two fold. First, it presents the developmental stages and running modes of K12 Online Schools in China. Second, it illustrates online education practice, its current status, and the use of ICT in online schools. The experiences and lessons learned from the development of the K12 Online Schools are presented,…

Describes how the Diocese of Dallas overcame the logistical problems serving as obstacles to the widespread use of the Catholic Television Network in instruction at St. Pius X Elementary School. Looks at equipment needs, fund raising, staff development, technical considerations, and benefits. (DMM)

The usefulness and cost effectiveness of using educational television in adult education programs are illustrated by the success of a number of programs around the country using public and cable television for telecourses, and video teleconferencing. These courses are offered by colleges, professional associations, training centers, and…

Describes the TICCIT (Time-Shared Computer-Controlled Instructional Television) System in terms of the National Science Foundation's role in its development; the availability of a microcomputer-based version, MicroTICCIT; and Northern Virginia Community College's use of TICCIT. Considers the college's plans to convert to MicroTICCIT and develop…

This paper highlights the problems facing the establishment, development, management and utilization of instructional television (ITV) in higher institutions in Nigeria. The paper also discusses chronicle of activities and achievements made at Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe in the effort at revamping the television system. Obafemi Awolowo…

In this paper the "Sesame Street" planning documents are analysed. The assumptions about television, curriculum and pedagogy are discussed in relation to the program which has initially developed. The author seeks to show the educational limitations of a preschool program based on models of commercial television and mass advertising.…

Explores the benefits which local stations can derive from developing long-range plans, and offers some guidance on how local managers can go about the planning process. (Author)

Describes the development of a journalism telecourse that, rather than present videotaped lectures, uses footage from interviews with practicing reporters and television news anchors to illustrate themes and processes in the field. Discusses issues related to the designing of the program, obtaining interviews with eminent journalists, and…

Demonstrates the role that formative research played in the development of one repeated format within "Square One TV," an educational television series about mathematics. Illustrates the value of the "CTW Model"--the collaborative production of educational programs by the Children's Television Workshop. (AEF)

Although the use of television in school health education programs is still in its infancy, it is clear that health educators can use the medium to deliver information and persuasive messages. Four possibilities for using television in health education are described. (Authors/PP)

Traces Amarillo College's involvement in instructional television (ITV) programming from the creation of a degree program in radio-television in 1955 to its current arrangement with the local cable television system, through which ten college-credit telecourses, several locally produced programs and series, and special satellite-network…

The University of Notre Dame's alumni continuing education program uses satellite communications technology to transmit television broadcasts to member groups and their communities across the country. Broadcasts involve three panelists discussing family issues such as succeeding in marriage, dual-career families, and raising teenagers. (MSE)

Ways in which the resources of a university's special education, communication arts, and library services can be combined with those of special education consortiums or parent organizations to provide exceptional children and their parents and teachers with high-quality cable educational television programs that meet their varied needs are…