Topic titles and speakers at the conference are as follow--(1) Education Innovation--Impact on Facility Design, by Dr. Jordan Larson; (2) The Environment for Learning, by Dr. James MacConnell; (3) Blackboard by Wire Demonstration, by Robert Louth; (4) The Architectural Challenge, by Forrest Phillips; (5) Meeting the Challenge of Tomorrow's Schools…

Individually Prescribed Instruction, the Automated Learning Management System, Computer Assisted Instruction, and the Interactive System are discussed in a general way in this paper that, nevertheless, describes the state of the art. Although these four developments, treated as four modes in the same process, are considered to be a major break…

The evaluation of an educational innovation can serve as an aid in the development of the innovation, and it can provide a basis for making judgments with respect to it. This report discusses the Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) program and its approach to evaluation. IPI evaluation activities are carried out in six areas: the program…

Two papers are presented here: "History of Individualized Instruction" by Dr. Robert Scanlon, and "Self-Directed Learning: the Master Key to Educational Reform" by Dr. Glen Heathers. Dr. Scanlon's paper briefly outlines the goals of the Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) program and discusses its place in the development…

This report results from a comparison between two inventories of educational innovation mailed out to community colleges in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The first inventory was sent in July and August, 1968; the second was mailed in the late summer of 1973. The report has a two-fold purpose: (1) to determine changes in the use of educational…

The purpose of this nationwide directory of innovative programs in undergraduate education is to provide like-minded professionals a means of contacting each other to share information and experiences. The directory divides innovative programs into three categories: instructional, curricular, and institutional. The section on instructional…

This report summarizes the activities of Great Britain's National Council for Educational Technology (NCET) for the term of its existence--April 1967 to September 1973. The council's aim was to promote, develop, and assist innovation in educational methodology. NCET's activities are summarized under the workings of its seven problem-centered…

This study brings together a review of the attempts of many institutions to adjust to new demands and circumstances that have challenged them in recent years. (MJM)

The Renewable Contract Plan at Hampshire College makes certain assumptions: First, that traditional life tenure systems do not necessarily encourage continuing professional evaluation, nor do they necessarily encourage pedagogical experimentation, development, and renewal. The positive assumptions of the Renewable Contract Plan include: (1)…

This paper deals with various teaching methods and techniques currently is use in junior colleges in the Chicago area including traditional as well as innovative methods. The basic assumption is that teaching and learning are both essential aspects of the same system. The human services field is defined as encompassing the basic area of social…

This directory lists innovative teacher education programs at all institutions of higher education in Colorado as well as many public schools. Initial contact was with the dean of the school of education or chairman of the education department, followed by interviews with other staff members. Although there are probably programs in the state not…

Based on structured interviews with 92 faculty members in ten departments at the University of Utah, a categorized list of innovative teaching practices was compiled. The list was separated into two major divisions. The first division deals with in-class learning materials and activities. Within this grouping there are 15 categories: discussion…

This document, a revision and retitled version of "Implementing Different and Better Schools," 1969 (ED 051 110), attempts to provide guidelines for change in schools to help those educators who need to be convinced of the need for change, 2) those who are ready but need to be told what to do, and 3) those with some experience of change who need…

The leadership conference described was based on the assumption that a change agent will be most effective if he has knowledge of the change desired, competence in interacting with people, and a personal commitment to implementing the change. A 1-day pre-conference session was held in April, and the 3-week conference with twelve participants was…

The Title III program of ESEA that supports the arts in education is discussed. Included in the report are the following topics: (1) Analysis of Projects by Art Form Category (Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, Combinations of the Arts, and General Projects that Include the Arts); (2) Analysis of Projects by Educational Function; (3) Relative Emphasis…