Information technology (IT) is an essential part of modern education. The roles and contributions of technology to education have been thoroughly documented in academic and professional literature. Despite the benefits, the use of educational technology systems (ETS) also creates a significant impact on the environment, primarily due to energy…

Out-of-class use of technology systems as an aid to self-study is discussed. Four possible systems are described and compared against a proposed set of ideal specifications. (Author)

The field of instructional technology has continued to evolve since its inception in the early 1900s. Academic technology units in higher education have witnessed tremendous change in the last one and a half decades. The changes have led to reorganizations, realignments, adoption of innovative administrative structures, increased demands for…

Examines the application of the first three phases (analysis, design, and development) of an instructional systems development model to curriculum changes in an existing program, radioman occupational speciality. (VT)

Discusses some of the problems faced by educators and systems developers in developing and implementing effective technological systems for the instruction, administration, and management of education on a broad scale. (Author/JEG)

Stresses the interrelation of the components of learning systems and analyzes the categories of costs involved, based on a life cycle assumption. The phases of human subsystem development are explored, and a basic formula is proposed to estimate costs. (VT)

Describes the major features of the systems approach developed by ITRO with emphasis on the navy training evaluation plan proposed to ensure quality control, as well as an assessment of the adequacy of the training through a careful study of the proficiency of the trained man. (VT)

Documents a system to aid the in-class presentation of information. The various components of the system are described, and a description of several benefits afforded by such a system is presented. (Author/VT)

An overview and philosophical discussion of the current use of instructional technology in naval training. This essay focuses on the process of instructional development and establishes a parallel between the concepts of instructional systems development and general management theory. (VT)

Discussion of computer-related anxiety and stress focuses on how management, system designers, and technical communicators can help users relieve stress when using computers. Highlights include a review of relevant research; issues for management; systems design, including needs assessment and standards; and instructional design, including…

Describes the use of a graduate student in computer science to develop an automated fiscal reporting system to handle budgetary problems associated with funded research projects at the Texas A&M College of Medicine. The roles of graduate students, faculty members, and system users in the project are described. (Author/JL)