A brief description of UNIPAC, a learning package for individualizing instruction, and a discussion of the effectiveness of UNIPAC workshops in promoting in teachers the attitudes and skills conducive to individualization. (AK)

A brief discussion of the need for evaluation of educational innovations and a warning the innovations should not be rejected out of hand because of a poor showing early in their development. (Author/AK)

This article describes the successful efforts of a small...and poor...school district to independently fund, organize and implement an individualized curriculum within the context of a learning system." (Author)

Presented here is a generic method for analyzing and developing a curriculum in any subject and at any level." (Author)

This article reports on the activities of some specialized programs for instructional technology at the higher education level" in New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon and Florida. (AA)

This article has been devoted to selected theoretical and empirical issues in child development which bear directly on the instructional process. Little attention, however, has been given to the specific content to be conveyed to the child." Appended are 43 references. (Author/AA)

Reports results of survey of 116 members of Division of Instructional Development, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, concerning frequently recommended instructional development books. Tables covering respondents' job responsibilities, years of experience, and places of employment, most recommended books, and topics for new…

The role of educational technology, the cautionary use of instructional development in higher education change, and various personal glimpses in educational technology are discussed. (RAO)

Describes how to integrate Web-based learning activities into school curriculums. Provides an overview of instructional materials development and defines related terms; outlines the attributes of the World Wide Web and the design of Web-laced spiral curriculums; discusses types of Web-based learning activities, how to conduct them, and evaluating…

Discusses computer labs in schools and argues that they are not effective in integrating computers into the curriculum. Highlights include acquiring computer skills for computer-related classroom activities; the quality of courseware; and a case study of a sixth grade social studies lesson that integrated the computer into classroom activities.…

Defines authentic technology and describes how it can be developed and tested. Proposes collaboration among practitioners, technologists, scientists, craftspeople, and artists to develop authentic educational technologies. Offers three examples of current social and educational technologies. (AEF)