Suggestions for altering the traditional textbook format for instructional materials. (HB)

Describes the relationship of the textbook author to its illustrator and proposes that either the educational technologist, the author, or the designer begin to systematically consider illustrative strategies which will enhance learning. The attentional, explicative, and retentional roles of illustrations and the need to coordinate them are…

Describes evaluation, revision, and decision to implement as the three components of LVR, and relates them to student tryout and revision, developmental testing, and formative evaluation. (DAG)

What happens when a group of talented, energetic individuals, with diverse backgrounds, values and viewpoints, attempt to collaborate on the development of instructional products? (Author)

A look at how the Maine Public Broadcasting Network has recently made an effort to involve secondary school students and home viewers in an effective learning experience. (Author)

A critical look at programed instruction, which the author suggests is being held back by a needlessly narrow theory.'' (Author/AK)

Effective display of organized content is demonstrated through the Organized Content Technique (OCT), which synthesizes, collates, and organizes information into a sound conceptual configuration, including layout, display, typography, descriptors, and style. The result is a content page that has entity and unity and is pleasing and effective with…

Describes the use of job aids--specially designed technical reference materials which aid the worker to perform job tasks--and notes related research, steps in integrating job aids and training design, characteristics of a job reference manual using job aids, and other considerations and drawbacks. Six references are cited. (EJS)

Presents a report form that allows for the systematic evaluation of instructional materials, highlighting learning objectives/strategies, grade level, technical quality, storage and identification for classroom teachers. (RAO)

Gives criteria to be considered prior to the purchase of instructional media, and lists software taxonomies, defined by mode, degree of abstraction, and by ease and cost of production. Appropriate uses of media and media selection aids are discussed. (RAO)

Discusses the change in learning materials to digital formats and considers whether current design and production methods for educational software are still appropriate or if there is a need for a new design and production strategy. Describes structural versus associative design strategies and a new three-space strategy. (LRW)