Discusses the need to shift from the old models for organizational development to the new methods of quality management and continuous improvement, visions and visioning, and strategic planning, despite inappropriate criticisms they receive. (AEF)

Considers the role of technology in education. Topics include models of computing; goals of education; opportunities that technology provide, including virtual communities, curriculum development, and a leverage for change; and challenges, including limited resources for professional development, lack of effective instructional design, and…

Advocates a systems approach to designing educational systems in a changing world. The intellectual technology of systems design is outlined; and a design architecture is described that addresses definition of the new system, system specifications, key functions, organizational issues, and the systemic environment. Organizing perspectives for…

An analysis of various educational television projects and the aspects of each that can be used to evolve a model for ITV. (HB)

Traces the development of instructional technology over the past quarter century, and expresses the need for a single knowledge base, something definitive on which all in the field can agree. (RAO)

Guidelines are provided for educators to use in exploring the feasibility of technology-oriented tools in teaching and learning based on social-cultural underpinnings, using activity theory as a framework for analysis. This research and development framework is intended to provide a concrete basis for understanding the impact of technology tools…

Some guidelines for facilities for independent learning and instructional development. (Author)

A general overview of the appropriate role of behavioral objectives in curriculum decisions. (HB)

Author contends that an unsubtle use of behavioral objectives tends to impede the process of considering a child's natural cognitive development by focusing attention on someone else's task analysis and not on the development of the child's ideas. (Author)

A discussion of who should take a leadership role in instructional development in the public school systems. (HB)

Some limitations of instructional development are delineated, as are some of its potential adverse consequences. Finally, some possible strategies are advanced for rectifying undesirable impacts. (Author)

Details a three-dimensional model developed by Control Data Education Services which provides for analysis of project needs, staffing project personnel, and tracking project tasks. Document support for implementing the model and staffing considerations are defined. (RAO)

Considers ways to enhance individual creativity and how an individual can help develop a workplace that utilizes creative approaches to instruction and instructional products. Highlights include individual traits and characteristics; abilities and skills; evaluation and reward; competition; and developing individual creativity as an instructional…