The models project the effect of personnel changes and increasing work loads into the future: they also provide a performance standard against which proposed systems can be compared. (Author/NH)

Discusses the topics of management, satellite uses, and technological advances as they relate to the needs of the urban environment. (Author)

Sets forth series of steps as approach to design of an educational activity. They include the need objectives, constraints, and model. Cites an existing program. (Author/CJ)

Through environmental education, educators can integrate all subject matter into the story of our struggle to adapt to a world we are forever transforming. (Author)

Analyzes the ekistics typology using a systemic approach and offers suggestions for improving the typology. A typology for environmental education is also proposed, accompanied by recommendations for organizing the "Journal of Environmental Education" to reflect the proposed organization of environmental education knowledge. (Author/WB)

An electrical load limiter system has reduced the electricity bills by 18 percent at a Pennsylvania junior high school. (MLF)

Reviews three areas of knowledge needed to select an appropriate needs assessment strategy: (1) the criteria for selecting the method, (2) nine needs assessment methods, and (3) a means of categorizing methods. Provides an example of an assessment activity conducted in a small rural hospital. (LRA)

The Portsmouth (Virginia) school district, through its computerized energy management system, has saved money in energy use and also reduced manpower and maintenance expenses. (MLF)

Discusses four approaches to assessing training effectiveness and efficiency: resource requirement models, life cycle models, benefits models, and productivity models. Examines different ways of addressing the cost/benefits issue which could be useful in a particular training situation. Each model is analyzed in detail. (CT)

By installing a computerized energy management system in only four of its schools, the Portsmouth (Virginia) school district has cut its electrical use 23 percent. (Author/MLF)

Provides a descriptive 10-step format to be used for conveying some basic concepts of instructional technology to clients, and for focusing the consultant-client interaction, both during initial project definition and throughout project implementation. (Author/MER)