For less than $3,000 per classroom, Dyersburg State Community College (Texas) has integrated its campus time-sharing computer system into projection television sets under interactive, teacher control. Six uses of the Teacher's Interactive Video Instructional System identified so far are described. (JN)

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…

Twelve suggestions are offered for producing successful video presentations for educational television. Although most suggestions focus on ways to improve video presentations, it is emphasized that if material doesn't lend itself to visual treatment, other media (lectures, texts, slide/tape presentations) should be investigated. (Author/JN)

The cost effectiveness strategy described involves a function-identifying stage and a cost-analysis stage for audiovisual media. Cost structures of seven methods of delivering instructional television are compared and reasons are given for why cost effectiveness considerations are still rarely applied in educational decision making. Eight…

Results of a survey of 228 American colleges and universities indicated that television production curricula are inadequate and unrealistic compared with the technological advancements and the socioeducational needs of our time. (Author/CMV)

Describes how video equipment is used by the Department of Chemistry at Queen Elizabeth College, including different types of programs and production techniques, and discusses the relationship between instructor and program producer in an academic environment. (Author/CMV)

The introduction of literature through topic parallels in popular commercial television produces gratifying results, making students feel more at ease, more confident, more able to participate, and more willing to enter the new world of literature. (Author/CMV)

Discusses interactive telecommunications technology used in statewide distance-education networks. Describes Kentucky Educational Television's Star Channels; the TVA's Upper East Tennessee Educational Cooperative; Mississippi 2000 Project, linking high schools and Mississippi State University; EdNet, West Virginia's satellite network; and the…

Responses from 21 business and 34 other faculty revealed the following: 78.2% preferred traditional teaching; 83% felt interactive television required significantly more planning time; 56.3% were comfortable with distance course management; and 43.6% believed students learned less through interactive television. More experienced, female, and…

This lecture considers the effectiveness of television as a medium for distance education in light of the experiences of the Open University in Great Britain. The main theses of the paper are that television is an important component of high quality open and distance education, but only when its unique teaching characteristics are exploited, and…

The essential characteristics of a system for providing education to students not present in the same classroom as the instructor are two-way voice contact, availability where the students are, and the capacity to transmit still pictures. This suggests the use of slow-scan televideo (SSTV) which is able to be accommodated by voice-grade telephone…

Presents an examination paper based on the British Open University television broadcast entitled "Principles of Organic Synthesis." The test was administered immediately after the presentation of the broadcast to British students who had completed a two-year sequence in organic chemistry. (MLH)

This document consists of a study guide and instructional materials for West Virginia University's telecourse on child development titled "The Growing Years." Included are orientation materials (including course objectives, course materials lists, course requirements), a broadcast schedule for the 30 showings, an assignment sheet, format sheets…

Although educational technology in health care institutions has developed considerably, there is still a lack of communication between the technologists and those who are directly involved in the learning process. Educators often view educational technology as a threat and the learners view it as an inconvenience. When new methods are used, they…

The program described was developed to produce a viable engineering continuing education in rural areas. The system as explained consists of three major elements: 1) the suppliers, 2) the consumers, and 3) the delivery system. Answers to why such a program is needed, what its goals should be and how such a program can be implemented are presented…