Discusses the use of technology in the classroom and stresses the importance of long-range planning for successful implementation. Capabilities of future computer-assisted instruction are suggested, possible results of educational technology are described, state planning is reviewed, and changes in society resulting from technology are discussed.…

The model outlined here described sociological, political, economic and educational interactions in an urban school system in order to describe how the system is performing and might be amenable to change and reform." (Author)

A brief discussion of the tendency to misuse the technique of cost-effectiveness analysis because it gives superficially simple, quantitative answers to highly complex problems whose sources and repercussions are very poorly understood." (Author/AA)

The author proposes that urban planning can make the difference between a wastage of money and people in a vain, unimaginative and mechanical response to social changes, or an efficient and foresighted application of education to the betterment of our society." (Author/AA)

Discusses the effects of change brought about by technology integration in postsecondary institutions. Strategies are provided for managing the change process, focusing on articulating a vision; developing a plan; creating organizational structures; providing adequate training and support; and promoting technology use. (AEF)

The essay analyzes the demands and constraints on the planning process, discusses new efforts by the Educational Planning Section of the New York City Planning Department to fill the gaps in Planning, and suggests guidelines and criteria for its own future planning and for that of planning agencies in other large cities." (Author)

The author suggests several stages to be considered in long-range planning for educational reform and comments on some of the aspects of needed actions. (AA)

Discusses the failure of traditional approaches to problem-solving in social systems and proposes a cybernetic system as a means of dealing with complex urban problems. (AA)

Discussion of change and its perceived threats focuses on the concept of design and how it could positively alter the perception of change. Three approaches to change are examined, including improvement, planning, and design; and design is highlighted as offering the greatest range of possibilities. (LRW)

Advocates a new form of long-range educational technology planning and presents as an example the North Rockland (Garnerville, New York) Central School District Technology Planning Grid. Describes infrastructure and hardware, and discusses team planning, staff development, and resources. (AEF)