Purpose: Our study focuses on providing empirical evidence regarding the optimization of podcasting in asynchronous learning. This action research aimed to innovate the delivery of asynchronous classes using differentiated podcasts. Design/methodology/approach: We utilized action research as the research design for the study. Participating in…

Design of instruction is an important feature in teacher education at fulfilling the needs of 4Cs ("critical thinker," "communicator," "collaborator," "creator") developing "a globally competitive learners". As Instructional design models (ID) need to move from adopting a standard approach to…

Whether as status notifications in news feeds or interactive prompts in online video services, updates punctuate the background routines of media by bringing a variety of changes to the attention of users. In this dissertation I argue that updates rationalize media change by making previously obscure actions of users and movements of technologies…

Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) is most remembered for his statement "The medium is the message," an aphorism that embraces the theme of this issue of "Educational Technology." McLuhan showed as never before the hidden biases within all technologies. Today, 100 years after his birth, his laws of media and perceptive aphorisms…

In the recent decades the library/media field has experienced startling advancements. The growth and development of sophisticated programs for media services have become an integral part of the school's instructional programs. In support of these school-based programs are the resources (both human and non-human) of the central office facilities of…

A brief discussion of how satellites can provide instructional television with both breadth and specificity. (Author)

The use of satellite technology to bring much needed information, such as career education messages to remote areas of Rocky Mountain States is the subject of this paper. Both software and hardware aspects of this demonstration project are discussed. (Author)

THIS CONFERENCE SOUGHT TO DETERMINE THE ROLE OF NEW EDUCATIONAL MEDIA IN GUIDANCE. MEDIA AND ITS RELATED METHODOLOGY WERE EXPLORED, AND SPECIFIC MEDIA WERE DEMONSTRATED. THE PARTICIPANTS PROPOSED APPLICATIONS OF NEW MEDIA IN COUNSELING AND COUNSELOR EDUCATION, AND PREPARED GUIDELINES FOR THE UTILIZATION AND PRODUCTION OF FILMS AND FILMSTRIPS IN…

Communication media are defined as systems that transmit messages for larger user systems which serve such purposes as instruction, information, entertainment, or propaganda dissemination. The report describes and discusses the uses of all types of communication media in instruction. Eleven uses for communication in instruction are described…

Discusses the provision of functional adult education to rural people, particularly for the largely illiterate sections of the population, and the importance of literacy in rural development. Emphasis is on educational communication as interaction between people and on the use of media technology. (MF)

A brief discussion of the launching and uses of the ATS-6 satellite. (HB)

A discussion of some of the possible cultural effects of American satellites over Africa. (HB)

An extract from an article in the Autumn-Winter, 1972 issue of "Education and Culture" published by the Council of Europe. (Author)