Anadolu University, which has been developing constantly since it was established, has determined a new road map considering the mission and vision developed in the search conference for the purpose of AOS "2020 Future design" (17-19 April 2010). In accordance with the outcomes of this study, the following question was one of the…

Describes campaign which includes 28 separate activities for publicizing telecourses at Vincennes University. Also discussed are decisions to be made regarding equating of these courses to traditionally taught established courses, timing of broadcasts, and effects of the publicity campaign on student enrollment. (EAO)

In the spring of 1971, the University of New Brunswick's Department of Business Administration offered a credit course entitled Management of the Enterprise'' on public television. (Author)

This paper attempts to pinpoint some of the problems involved in designing mass-media courses for adults and some of the ways in which research can assist both producers and the users of such courses. (Authors)

Discusses the benefits and disadvantages of television as a learning medium for adults. Concludes that television's positive benefits outweigh the negative effects, provided that the medium is seen as just one part of a larger whole. (CH)

Reports on Japan's University of the Air (UA), a broadcast, distance education venture empowered to grant bachelor of liberal arts degrees in several curriculum areas. Discusses the project's background, the state of telecommunications in Japan, UA curricula and goals, and possible problems. (LAL)

The usefulness and cost effectiveness of using educational television in adult education programs are illustrated by the success of a number of programs around the country using public and cable television for telecourses, and video teleconferencing. These courses are offered by colleges, professional associations, training centers, and…

Discusses trends in adult education and their implications for instructional developers, and notes areas where reviews of research are needed: existing telecourse packages, recruitment and retention of adult learners, effective instructional strategies, logistics and costs of alternate delivery systems, and technical assistance and training needs…

The Annenberg/Corporation for Public Broadcasting Project, a 15-year plan to integrate telecommunications and advanced technology with higher education is discussed. Viewer-students can sign up with local colleges to earn academic credits. (Author/MLW)

Adults have increasing flexibility in taking advantage of college courses in their homes, since most U.S. public television stations broadcast television courses each semester. Most of the students for television courses are older than traditional college students, female, and employed. (Author/MLW)

Discusses the progress of educational television systems in Latin America. Three types of systems are identified and evaluated, one a direct import of the European or North American models of conventional schools instructional television, and two that have been developed in Latin America. (CHC)

The penetration of cable television throughout American communities makes it a potentially significant tool for improving the quality and accessibility of adult education. As cities begin to include in the cable franchise allotment monies for access by community members, adult educators need to become actively involved during the development of a…

This paper describes the development, production, and delivery of a live, interactive telecourse in effective study techniques that is targeted toward individuals contemplating returning to formal education after a prolonged absence. The course, which deals with such topics as hearing and listening, reading, remembering, notetaking, and mind…

The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) established three programming services in 1979 by vote of the member stations. One of these services, PTV-3, delivers specifically educational programming serving out-of-school youngsters, providing inschool instruction, and offering adult education. While the number of adults earning college credit through…