A discussion of the effects of technology on education and on school building construction. (AA)

A brief discussion of why programed instruction has not virtually taken over from more traditional instructional method. (AA)

Examines the recent rapid introduction of microcomputers into schools and discusses the range of uses to which they may be put. Related specific and general issues are explored, and speculations concerning possible long-term developments are offered. (Author/RH)

This last article in a series of seven describes the outcome of attempts to implement performance contracting in an innovative school district in Colorado. In reviewing the series, the author concludes that although many of the innovations discussed did not survive, the schools were none the worse for their experimentation. (WD)

Describes process and gives examples by which contradiction is introduced in a course using Total Physical Response approach. Gives students opportunity to say "no" and come up with an alternative while demonstrating understanding of original command. (BK)

Discusses the use of educational impact statements and presents a functional process model for change facilitation. A specific example of the adaptation of this process is provided, going through the steps of: preplanning, strategy selection, implementation, and adoption, evaluation, research, and modification, monitoring, and follow-up. (RAO)

To become better writers, children need opportunities to write and freedom to let their ideas flow. Two schools in Atlanta (Georgia) have followed this principle with successful results. (Author/MLF)

Notes the changing role of technology in education and society and explores the increased use of educational technology with its sophisticated simplicity, new skills development, and the humanizing, freeing effect of technology mastery. (RAO)

The role of educational technology, the cautionary use of instructional development in higher education change, and various personal glimpses in educational technology are discussed. (RAO)