Videotex is a generic term used for any electronic system that can be used to retrieve both print and graphic computer-based information via video display monitors or specially adapted television sets. Both one-way (broadcast videotex) and two-way (interactive videotex) exist; these can be used as an information source, a delivery medium, a distance education manager, or a communication network between any combination of teachers and students. Seven experimental projects illustrate different approaches to the utilization of videotex: (1) Northeast Educational Technology Consortium (NETC)--teachers as subject matter experts consult online with teachers and students; (2) Annenberg/CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) Project, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Madison--electronic text materials support Public Broadcasting Service television programs in a college political science course; (3) Satellite Syndicated Systems and Keycom Electronic Publishing--a nationally distributed electronic teletext magazine service; (4) Cyclops--system used for tutoring sciences at the British Open University; (5) Alberta Correspondence School--vocational education programs delivered to rural areas; (6) Indiana University--use of a commercial videotex service for a middle school science class; and (7) Shasta County Public Schools Media Center--live broadcasts via a two-way communication link from students at remote sites to on-campus instructors. A brief discussion of future uses of videotex and a 15-item bibliography complete the digest. (JB)