An outline of the general scope and purpose of the BBC Further Education Department, Its organization and administration. Emphasis is on the innovative role of educational broadcasting and planning for change and development. Three broad areas of further education are distinguished: programs for institutions and learning groups; courses for…

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)

Some insights into the responsibilities facing the leader of an adult discussion group organized around an educational television series. (LS)

This report describes the activities of the Distance Education Committee (DEC), an initiative sponsored by TVOntario (TVO) from February 1987 to April 1988. The three major goals of the initiative were: (1) to encourage the development of distance education in Ontario by providing an opportunity for adult education institutions and organizations…

Describes a television program aimed at pilots, flight students, and general aviation interests which presents a two part format. The first part focuses on the latest available weather information both nationally and locally, while the second part is designed to educate and stimulate interest in general aviation. (BR)

The results of a telephone survey were used to estimate that 156,000 families watch WPSX-TV, an Educational television station located in central Pennsylvania. Of the sample contacted (N=1,984) 78% watched the station at least once a week and 15% watched daily. During the telephone interview 80% of the respondents agreed to fill out a follow-up…

This is the final report to be issued with a 1956 grant to the City Colleges of Chicago for the development of instructional television. The 18 years of the TV College's operation are covered under the following topics: (1) Making the Walls Fall, (2) The Overall View, (3) Education Continuing--and Available, (4) Students and Teachers, (5) Getting…

Characteristics of broadcast educational television for adult audiences are discussed in terms of: style in television, television grammar, and course and resource-type programs. The current British Broadcasting Company (BBC) Adult Literacy Project and the television program "On the Move" are used as examples. (LH)

The author makes a distinction between adult training and adult education and tells what part television plays in both processes. She discusses the current state of educational television and predicts the future of televised learning, including audiences and technological advancements. (Author/CH)

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)