Study results show that it is possible to pinpoint audiovisual and educational technology training needs, and not be restricted to the conventional "need perceived/need expressed/need unperceived." Suggests that a prerequisite for success is working both with subject and technology. (Author/JEG)

The diploma course in Educational Technology offered by NCAVAE seeks to provide classroom teachers throughout England and Wales with the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognized diploma, which would benefit them by financial increment to their salaries and also further their careers. (Author/JEG)

Discusses the work of the ISO in relation to educational technology, committees representing various aspects of audiovisual communication, and recent work relevant to education. (RAO)

Discussion of computer integration in classrooms focuses on a study that investigated preservice teachers' perceptions of the teacher's role in classrooms with computers and in classrooms without computers, particularly regarding teacher-centered versus student-centered roles. Results indicated that technology was influencing preservice teachers'…

Explores the relationship between virtual reality (VR) stimulation and perceptual equivalence. Topics include perceived realism; creating a virtual illusion; displayed realism; and VR as an instructional technology. (Author/AEF)

Examines the use of telecommunications in distance education from the point of view of both the trainer and the learner. The importance of user-oriented training design and feedback through transparent media is stressed. (EAM)

The Dudley Challenges were developed to celebrate the millennium and the first year of the Dudley Grid for Learning. Three Challenges, Challenge 2000 the original resource, Challenge Europa and Junior Trek, are based on virtual balloon journeys, visiting a series of interesting cultural centres. Access to each centre visited is by solving a series…

Provides a history of educational technology in Australia over the past 30 years. Highlights include Australian education structures; the impact of film and television on higher education; educational funding sources, including government and private sources; video; visual and media literacy; personal computers; curriculum development; and future…

Examines the implications of information technology and networking for schools in the future. Highlights include qualitative and quantitative challenges; demographic changes; lifelong learning; strategic alliances between schools and other organizations; and teachers' roles and skills, including continuing education. (LRW)

Discussion of distance education in the United Kingdom focuses on how teachers in primary and secondary schools can develop teaching strategies to adopt and implement distance learning practices. Topics include lifelong learning; social support; the use of technology; homework activities; teacher access to computers; and learning strategies. (LRW)

Discusses a multimedia educational package on the use of closed-circuit television for observing and analyzing teaching situations, to be used by staff at pilot training programs. The principles of this package are used to discuss teacher training, with special focus on the use of educational technology. (Author/JEG)

The use of media in education is reviewed in terms of audiovisual waves and vogues, actual trends, and problems to be solved. Concerns and techniques are listed for each area. (JEG)

A look at how the program committee of the European Broadcasting Union developed an international production program for educational television. (HB)

A look at the need to integrate communication studies with other studies in secondary schools. (AK)