CLIOTUTOR is a computer-assisted instructional package of 30 tutorial lessons keyed to a standard text and operated with a VAX computer system. Western Michigan University, a member of the CLIOTUTOR consortium, operates its own copy of the program in conjunction with a redesigned two-semester freshman history course. CLIOTUTOR provides a half-hour…

Designed for the practitioner who wants a general overview of the major program development considerations necessary for accommodating handicapped persons in the out-of-doors, this paper discusses the major highlights and results of research activities conducted by the Outdoor Education for the Handicapped Project at the University of Kentucky.…

The report details the development and design of a mechanical hand for communicating with deaf blind persons. It is explained that the device, which looks and functions like the human hand, forms the symbols of the one-hand manual alphabet upon command from a standard electric typewriter keyboard. The report addresses the following topics (sample…

Project Decision 2 was conceived and designed to assist high school students in making a career decision. To accomplish this, techniques and materials for use in career libraries throughout southwest Wisconsin were developed. The materials developed had special emphasis on agricultural careers for rural Wisconsin residents. An audiovisual tutorial…

Established by the Alaska State Legislature on June 9, 1972, the Alaska Native Language Center is responsible for: (1) studying languages native to Alaska; (2) developing literacy materials; (3) assisting in the translation of important documents; (4) providing for the development and dissemination of native literature; and (5) training Alaska…

The Office of University Library Managmenet Studies has completed its second year of activity, pursuing its commitment to improving research library management. While the first year of operation focused on the Columbia Study, the second year emphasized the development of a new management tool--the Management Review and Analysis Program. This…

The third year of operation for the Office of University Library Management Studies demonstrated more extended programs and activities in the management arena and widespread involvement of member libraries. While the Management Review and Analysis Program moved into a fully operational context, the Office established a new Systems and Procedures…

Four long-term goals are given: (1) to significantly increase the quantity and quality of art, crafts, music, drama and dance experiences provided students in selected pilot schools; (2) through these experiences, to significantly increase students' knowledge of the five humanities areas; (3) to significantly improve the students' self-concept;…

This is one of 21 reports dealing with the developmental history of recent and successful educational products. The report on the Frostig program is based upon: (1) published materials; (2) documents in the files of the developing agency; and (3) interviews with staff who were involved in the product development. All phases in the developmental…

The Media Development Project for the Hearing Impaired is a project to serve the educational technology needs of the deaf and hard of hearing population, by identifying, adapting, developing, and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional media and materials. (BD)

Describes the style of design of computer simulations developed by Computer Assisted Teaching Unit at Queen Mary College with reference to user interface, input and initialization, input data vetting, effective display screen use, graphical results presentation, and need for hard copy. Procedures and problems relating to academic involvement are…

Describes an instructional development project in which data adequately describing learner characteristics was used to identify content for 18 continuing educational instructional modules for physician assistants. Utilization of learner data to provide instructional designer with precise criteria required to select content for both health and…

Describes the development and operation of a program which develops and presents training materials to school laboratory technicians through distance education techniques. Coordinated at Canterbury College of Technology, where it originated, the project has become a consortium with four additional members. (MBR)

Describes the use of self-instructional materials for teaching dental technology. Training Technology is issued twice yearly as a supplement to Educational Technology Magazine. (GB)

An experiment in the development of English language educational television programs for secondary schools in Hong Kong is reported. The programs feature samples of spontaneous English spoken by local Hong Kong personalities, all of whom speak English as a second language. Samples discussed here are taped interviews with a music recording…