Videodisc technology carries great promise for coping with current and future educational problems, and advancements in the area of individualized instruction have proven effective in dealing with educational problems where large scale efforts based upon traditional methods have met with little success. Individualized videodisc instruction has the instructional strengths of books, motion pictures and television, and the computer. With further advancements in its technology and public use, the videodisc can become a highly cost effective method of instruction; however, government support through the funding of technological research and implementation programs is crucial for the advancement of this valuable educational resource. This paper includes descriptions of technical aspects of the videodisc, as well as brief discussions of the strengths and weaknesses of various educational technologies, cost analysis for interactive courseware, and a bibliography. (CMV)