Physical, economic, technical, and social constraints are analyzed in the case of the online vendor, and each component in the chain is considered separately. The user's problems are analyzed from the viewpoint of both the intermediary and the end user, and the effect of the changeover to a new system is considered. (Author)

The concept of peer coaching of teaching is discussed and specific, low-cost strategies are recommended to support peer coaching. (Author)

After a brief discussion of the terms implementation and monitoring, this article illustrates a strategy for monitoring program implementation. The strategy, called model-guided method, offers a way to develop conceptual and empirical specifications for testing the adequacy of a program implementation. It also provides feedback to program…

Discusses ways of designing software to minimize the problems associated with translating the users interface from English into a foreign language. The Examiner, a test development and delivery system that was translated from English into Dutch, is used as an example, and both its design and its implementation are described. (LRW)

While nonclassroom learning activities provide tremendous educational opportunities, higher education managers must assess the compatibility of the learning program with the basic attitudes, characteristics, beliefs, and culture of the institution for successful implementation. (MSE)

Telecourses can offer quality learning experiences and be effective means of serving nontraditional students. Most of the quality telecourses have been produced in the last five years, although some instructional areas are not well represented, and educational and commercial producers will be increasing the choices and control of offerings. (MSE)

The literature on nonclassroom learning provides information on the benefits, implementation, costs, and means of assessment and suggests that a key factor in successful implementation is academic leadership. (MSE)

Suggestions for implementing a successful classroom program integrating hearing and deaf primary grade students include preparing hearing children for the arrival of deaf children and giving all children equal attention after helping the deaf students make a transition into the classroom. (CB)

The authors propose that advantages commonly associated with implementation of a flextime system have not been found in flextime research studies. In addition, the role of managers in implementation of flextime is discussed. (CH)

Presents a communication model for planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs. The theoretical underpinnings of this conceptual model contain elements from four perspectives: (1) individual differences; (2) social categories; (3) social relations; and (4) pragmatics. The model's components and its applications for…

This article presents the process, practice, and experience of an agency that has been moving toward "openness" in its adoption program. "Openness" is defined as a continuum of options which allow biological parents and adoptive couples to have more information/communication in a confidential framework. (Author/BN)

Presents some of the principles used in designing educational interventions that seek to increase college student awareness of social justice and intergroup relations. A three-phase format, with distinctive objectives and activities, is described. (Author/NB)

A study of 27 promising programs reveals 8 common reasons that educational innovations fail, including disenchanted practitioners; departure of innovation supporters; lack of personnel training; disappearing funding; inadequate supervision; and lack of accountability, administrative support, and termination consequences. Innovations succeed by…

This study concludes that a 1985 Illinois instructional leadership mandate does not provide enough incentive or necessary resources for school principals to change their behavior to comply with the legislation. Also, school realities make job changes difficult for principals desiring to adopt new behaviors. (MLH)

Describes approach taken by the Student Affairs Division at the University of Texas at Arlington in creating a centralized Research and Evaluation Office. Outlines major tasks of the office, task- and process-oriented goals developed to carry out the responsibilities, objectives designed to achieve the goals, strategic plans of the office, and the…