The current study focuses on the effectiveness of interactive instruction CDs which was designed for pre-school students. Sixty-seven second grade students who were taking "Computer Teaching in Pre-School Education" at Anadolu University, Education Faculty, Department of Pre-school Education participated in the current study. The data…

Mathematics teachers at all levels of public school education want their students to understand and apply math concepts. When students use different technologies in the classroom, they will become engaged in meaningful learning that helps them to move from abstract ideas to hands-on applications. Students can "see" math concepts and manipulate…

This article discusses the importance of designing a library media center that engages students in constructing new knowledge. The author describes the planning stages of a new library facility. In the early planning stages, the author focused on the expectations of the administration. She soon realized that they had included all the…

This overview of interactive videodisc technology is designed to assist educators in finding the appropriate equipment and software for any specific application. The handbook may also serve as a starting point for many educators who know nothing of the technology and assist them in deciding whether this technology is worth pursuing as an…

The authors present an interview with a fictional expert in development of interactive videodisc training packages. Topics discussed include design, budgeting, process roles, and marketing. (CH)

Proposes guidelines to enable the consistent and thorough review of instructional interactive video packages. Presented in outline form, the evaluation criteria include package information, documentation and support materials, role of the computer in instruction, role of video and audio in instruction, and the computer videodisc mix. (CLB)

Presents a set of guidelines for the display features and content of information that should be given to the learner in a computer-generated error message. Examples of common errors and suggested message displays are given. (8 references) (CLB)

Members met to discuss the various forms of interactive violence and the potential negative impact it has on children at this hearing. Statements made by the following individuals are included in this document: [Panel I]Senator Sam Brownback; Dr. David Walsh, President, National Institute on Media and the Family (additional documents); Mrs.…

Discussion of distance education focuses on the use of videoconferencing, also called interactive video or interactive television. Topics include video transmission; audience response pads as feedback devices; computer conferencing; document conferencing; and obstacles to videoconferencing, including incompatibility, ownership of information, and…

Provides an overview of digital video and outlines hardware and software necessary for interactive training on the World Wide Web and for videoconferences via the Internet. Lists sites providing additional information on digital video, on CU-SeeMe software, and on MBONE (Multicast BackBONE), a technology that permits real-time transmission of…

Describes Compact Disc Interactive (CD-I), a multimedia product targeted toward consumers that combines audio, video, and graphic materials on compact disc and connects to a standard television. Titles that the vendor plans to offer are listed, and include children's materials, special interest materials, and entertainment titles. (LRW)

Provides an overview of recent technological developments in the area of multimedia technologies that enhance information access and describes recent developments in PROJECT EMPEROR-I, an interactive videodisc project that has expanded with multimedia technology. Digital technologies and their interactive applications are discussed, and sample…

This pilot project in distance education at the University of Minnesota used compressed video technology to link two campuses. Applications ranged from education and training sessions to policy planning meetings, and participants from a variety of fields were involved. Responses to a questionnaire administered to participants to assess the…

Distance education is a promising solution to the challenges of educational equity, programs and schools of choice, education and employment development plans and specialized educational programs, teacher training, staff development, and immediate access to information. (MLF)

Examines the two most frequently cited approaches to making video and audio passages available to teachers in the classroom: videodiscs and digital video interactive. (HB)