Presented is a description of the development and use of a technical system designed to provide students (in this case, engineering students) situated at remote sites a means for better interaction with their instructors. For example, students at such sites cannot get their immediate questions answered because of the physical location of their…

Factors related to the production of a successful television course are discussed. These include selection of the course, its use, the talent, course design, and the probability and method of recovering the investment. (MP)

Students were used as assistants in the development and production of instructional materials for biology courses at the college level. (STS)

An account of first impression by the author, of educational media facilities and services developed in Australia and New Zealand. (HB)

A look at several of Canada's most ambitious audiovisual programs. (LS)

"Glasgow for ETV enthusiasts is comparable with St. Andrews for golfers: it offers the chance of a game at a variety of levels." Described are the "diversity of ETV installations and organizations in Glasgow" with comparisions made between them and comments made on the developments so far and on the plans for the future.…

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The University of South Carolina used an educational television format for an introductory braille course to reach a population of teachers scattered throughout the state. Results indicated that this format is a viable alternative to oncampus sessions. (Author)

It is suggested that programing on the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) provides many opportunities for educational applications in the classroom, professional development, and research. Legal educators should experiment with C-SPAN and share their experiences. Information on copyrights, access to past programs, and practical…

Outlines issues, teaching tips, things to avoid, problems, and advantages of using video/cable/interactive television for gerontology education. Presents concerns for learners, participation issues, and other factors related to teaching gerontology using the Internet. (SK)

A description of a cassette television course in biochemistry taught at the University of Utah. (HB)

SUN, the State University of Nebraska, is America's most ambitious effort to exploit educational television's ability to distribute college-level materials broadly, quickly, and cheaply in order to serve those who cannot or will not go to the traditional places of learning. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of compression devices used to increase the cost effectiveness of teleconferences by reducing satellite bandwidth requirements for the transmission of television pictures and accompanying audio signals. The main body of the report describes the comparison study of compression rates and their…