Gives an overview of the development of educational technology in Japan evident in the increase of publications, the diffusion of technological innovations, and the organization of research pertaining to the field. (Author/MER)

The scope, history, and effects of technological innovation in higher education in Japan, with particular attention to Tokyo Institute of Technology, are explored, and the developments leading to the present state of the technology are reviewed. An overview of the current status includes a listing of institutions with audiovisual equipment, a…