An approach used in reflecting industry in the industrial arts shop through preprinted instructions called resource units. (GR)

In 1976, Texas Tech University's Department of Mass Communications introduced a noncommercial telecommunications sequence designed to extend the exiting telecommunications major for undergraduates interested in pursuing a career in nonbroadcast media. Rationale for and courses included in the sequence are described. (Author/JN)

Describes the development of planning education programs and changing conceptions of planning education in Canada. Approaches to integrating the many disciplines related to environmental planning and design are discussed. (WB)

Universities can contribute to environmental education by addressing theoretical considerations and by developing practical applications. Environmental health can be the unifying theme for future programs. Several environmental education projects are described. (Author/WB)

Describes the Hungarian National Center for Educational Technology's program to develop multimedia teaching packages. A variety of packages, which incorporate audio-visual, printed, and other learning materials, were developed. Descriptions of packages on nouns for sixth graders and geometry for seventh graders are included. (AM)

In offering an alternative approach to organizing major curriculum changes, this paper presents a case study and analysis of a consortium project in which the need for change, the change process, and the curriculum writing all took place at the local level. (Author/IRT)

Describes a talented and gifted (TAG) curriculum for elementary and secondary students in Maryland. Discusses methods used to identify TAG students, educational opportunities utilizing community resources, and curriculum development.

Provides recommendations for developing programs for gifted students. Describes the development of an operational talented and gifted program for elementary students in Connecticut, called Operation Mind Stretch. (MA)

Describes in detail a public school program exclusively for gifted children, grades K-12. Discusses criteria for entry into the program, provides profiles of the students, and explains evaluation of student progress. (MA)

Summarizes some of the currently available computer teaching media and illustrates the integration of computers with other audiovisual techniques by reference to PLATO. (Author/CMV)

Describes computer assisted instruction (CAI) by ASSIST (Authoring System Supplementing Instruction Selected by Teachers), part of a project to develop and evaluate CAI programs for mentally handicapped children. (CMV)

Describes a teacher-developed electronics program for secondary students. The two-part, year-long program deals with modern solid-state technology. (MA)