Discusses the use of Web-based instruction for distance education and describes the development of an online course for instructional design in a Masters program. Explains the use of the ADDIE model of instructional design that includes analysis, design, development, and implementation and evaluation. (LRW)

Discusses the need for teacher training in media use and describes a plan developed in Alabama consisting of a three-course sequence in technology for teacher education that can be incorporated into a master's degree program. Required primary computer skills and primary instructional design skills are listed. (Contains three references.) (LRW)

Presents results of a survey of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in educational communications and technology. Highlights include entrance requirements, graduation requirements, academic help for students, program content, curriculum evaluation, accreditation, faculty research, and international master's programs. (AEF)

Summarizes the latest survey of 170 U.S. masters degree programs in Educational Communications and Technology. Topics discussed include administrative responsibility, including evaluation and accreditation; program content; student requirements, including test scores and curriculum requirements; terminology describing degrees, including combined…

Describes a Master of Education program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign called Curriculum, Technology, and Education Reform OnLine (CTER) that is aimed at K-12 teachers. The evaluation based on program stakeholders includes interface design; instructional design; faculty satisfaction; student attitudes; economic viability;…