Explains videodisc technology and its uses in education. Topics addressed include formats of videodiscs, including CAV discs (constant angular velocity) and CLV discs (constant linear velocity); the three industry-standard levels of interactivity; bar codes; bar-code readers; and finding information on a videodisc. (LRW)

Summarizes the presentations at the 1987 Nebraska Interactive Videodisc Symposium, which covered such topics as educational applications of interactive video and business aspects of interactive video technology. Winners of the 1987 Nebraska Interactive Videodisc Awards are listed. (MES)

Describes digital video interactive (DVI), a new technology which combines the interactivity of the graphics capabilities in personal computers with the realism of high-quality motion video and multitrack audio in an all-digital integrated system. (MES)

Discussion of interactive videodisc (IVD) technology highlights projects developed at California State University at Fullerton that addressed concerns that IVD technology is too complicated for widespread usage. Projects focused on (1) the transfer of videotape to disc; (2) the repurposing of existing videodiscs; and (3) the development of new…

Relates the special properties of videodiscs and the economics of videodisc production with the nature of second-language instruction, and suggests ways to design and use cost-effective videodiscs as aural and visual databases for a variety of instructional levels and contexts. (two references) (Author/CB)

This brief analysis defines a videodisc, describes the term "interactive video" and distinguishes among three categories of videodisc systems, defined according to the level of interactivity they provide. Advantages and applications of videodisc (e.g., simulations) are noted. A final section describes selected projects focusing on the…

Discusses the educational potential of interactive videodisc technology in terms of: (1) training applications; (2) evaluation of effectiveness; (3) advantages of interactivity; (4) design considerations; (5) courseware development and cost considerations; and (6) teacher acceptability. Fifty-two references are provided. (MES)

Suggests that most schools can not currently afford to make an investment in interactive video technology, and points out problems with availability of materials. (ARH)

This overview of interactive videodisc technology is designed to assist educators in finding the appropriate equipment and software for any specific application. The handbook may also serve as a starting point for many educators who know nothing of the technology and assist them in deciding whether this technology is worth pursuing as an…

The authors present an interview with a fictional expert in development of interactive videodisc training packages. Topics discussed include design, budgeting, process roles, and marketing. (CH)

Provides an overview of recent technological developments in the area of multimedia technologies that enhance information access and describes recent developments in PROJECT EMPEROR-I, an interactive videodisc project that has expanded with multimedia technology. Digital technologies and their interactive applications are discussed, and sample…

Examines the two most frequently cited approaches to making video and audio passages available to teachers in the classroom: videodiscs and digital video interactive. (HB)

Offers suggestions for improving the interaction of videotapes used for training: discussion during and after viewing, case studies, searching and skipping, and support materials. Describes features of interactive videodiscs: Socratic method, role playing, freeze-framing, random access, and customization. (SK)

Annotations are provided for the 14 selected journal articles and 3 ERIC documents on interactive video listed in this bibliography. Areas covered include videodisc technology, applications of interactive video, system design, videodisc system selection, and findings of research on the effectiveness of interactive video. (MES)

A multimedia encyclopedia (MME) demonstration disk has been developed by the Microsoft Corporation, which contains five-page articles on 12 subjects. Each article contains text, images, audio, and in some cases, animation and full motion digital images. Each MME article is constructed as a network of linked text, image, and sound files. With mouse…