Interactive videodisc technology (IVD) is an educational tool with enormous potential to help instructors help learners realize their full potential. Anyone who tries IVD is impressed by its power. (A companion article lists where to find information on interactive video.) (Author/JOW)

The authors describe the University of Maryland's response to the training needs of instructional television faculty and students. The faculty training program consists of a orientation program featuring a videotape. The student training program is a package including a videotape and a student handbook to be used by off-campus students. (CH)

The author defines the term interactive videodisc and discusses the equipment this technology requires. She discusses interactive videodisc's strengths and weaknesses in educational applications and briefly comments on its application to the field of business education. (CH)

This article defines the place that the videodisc can assume in health science education, particularly in light of the explosion of information and technology, the better understanding of adult professional learning, the era of cost containment, and the need for educational methods and technology to address areas other than the dissemination of…

Reviews recent developments in the use of computers as educational multimedia resources, and analyzes computer image types that have the potential to make significant contributions to teaching and learning. Discusses the impact of information technology in education and evaluates the advantages of four different forms of multimedia video…

Explains how videodiscs operate and why they should be an integral part of the training community colleges provide. Describes the technology of videodiscs as superior to videotapes because of durability and random access capabilities. Discusses model instructional approaches, and reviews an educational interactive videodisc system. (PAA)

Seven secondary teachers of 57 students with learning disabilities used a videodisc program to teach fractions. Teacher and student reactions were very positive, almost two-thirds of the students reached or exceeded criterion performance, and teaching styles of participating teachers subsequently became more interactive. (JDD)

The 52 papers in this volume, which represent recent research and applications in the field of computer-based instruction, are grouped under 10 general topic areas: (1) computer-based training; (2) elementary, secondary, junior college, and math education; (3) health; (4) home economics; (5) implementation; (6) mini-microcomputers; (7) PILOT; (8)…

Ways in which computers can contribute to science instruction are described. Science software is classified according to the primary assistance provided the teacher-instruction, information, or measurement and analysis. Drill and practice, simulations, tutorials, interactive videodisc, word processors, spreadsheets, databases, microcomputer-based…

The new interactive videodisk systems with augmented audio capabilities have great potential for improving the teaching of foreign languages. At present that potential is unfulfilled because the profession is following a "rear view mirror" approach to media use: first, to fixate current practice; second, to distribute it broadly; and last, to…

Educational use of high technology, like interactive videodiscs, can teach kids about choices and consequences. Television has not ruined society, but rather society does not effectively use the visual media. If the United States education system does not improve technologically, companies will sell education directly to the parents. (SI)

The development of videodiscs for science instruction in public schools requires a recognition of the unique characteristics of the public school environment and sensitivity to the persistent problems associated with science content instruction. This report discusses the conceptualization, development, and formative evaluation of a series of…

Current issues in educational uses for microcomputers are addressed in this collection of 139 abstracts of papers in which computer literacy and practical applications dominate. Topics discussed include factors related to computer use in the classroom, e.g., computer lab utilization; teaching geometry, science, math, and English via…

New interactive technologies create new roles for teachers, present opportunities for and barriers to effective instruction, affect student and teacher satisfaction, and demand increased teacher time to learn to use the emerging interactive environments. Faculty development is vital for technical instructors to make effective use of new…

The 38 conference papers in this volume were chosen to exemplify different definitions of, and approaches to, quality, as they are applied in a wide range of educational and training contexts. The papers are: "Designing Organisations That Learn" (D. J. Dicks); "Quality Assurance in a European Context" (D. Alexander, J. Morgan);…