Three instructional settings for interactive laserdisc are (1) individual, allowing self-pacing and flexible scheduling; (2) group, allowing interaction, simpler scheduling, and cost effectiveness; and (3) cooperative learning, which builds rapport, halves costs of individual training, and enables learning through discussion. (SK)

This study examined the relative effects of homogeneous versus heterogeneous ability grouping on performance and attitudes of students working cooperatively during interactive videodisc instruction. After two cooperative training sessions 80 fourth through sixth grade students, classified as high and low ability, were randomly assigned to…

Reports the results of research conducted to evaluate the combined effect of cooperative learning and computer-assisted language learning/interactive videodisc (CALL/IVD) (i.e., individuals alone, monads, versus pairs of learners, dyads, studying at CALL/IVD workstations) and its relative impact on achievement in beginning Spanish. (28 references)…

Discussion of the use of interactive videodisc in teacher education focuses on a study of elementary education teacher students that investigated the effects of interactive video on learning concepts of cooperative learning. Treatment of experimental and control groups is described, and a model for using videodisc in teacher education is…

Provides a comprehensive evaluation of using videodisc effectiveness with elementary teacher education students to develop skills in implementing cooperative learning in elementary social studies. Probes the use of the videodisc to build observation skills and cooperative group facilitation skills. Indicates that videodisc instruction offers…

Describes a study that compared the effects of cooperative and individual learning on fifth and sixth grade student performance and attitudes during interactive videodisc instruction for science. The use of heterogeneous ability groups is discussed, time on task is examined, and further research is suggested. (22 references) (LRW)