Data gathered from a national survey mailed to 55 industries employing large numbers of technical personnel support the notion that the employment market should be broadened for persons receiving their academic training in physics. Alternative curriculum strategies and course subjects are suggested for preparing physicists for industrial…

Explains the Artificial Intelligence Applications to Learning Programme, which was developed in the United Kingdom to explore and accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in learning in both the educational and industrial sectors. Highlights include program evaluation, marketing, ownership of information, consortia, and cost…

This paper on the training of industrial and organizational (I/O) trainers, is written for undergraduate psychology curriculum developers, to provide information relevant to the preparation of psychology students for entry level positions in training and development. The eight phases in the development and implementation of a training program are…

This project was undertaken to assist South Texas industries in improving export to nearby Mexican maquiladoras (factories). The maquiladora program is based on co-production by two plants under a single management, one on each side of the border. Activities addressed four objectives: (1) to determine the dollar value, quantity, and source of the…

In response to Congressional direction, a quantitative, analytical review (a meta-analysis) was completed of interactive videodisc instruction applied in Defense training and in the related settings of industrial training and higher education. Over all instructional settings and applications, interactive videodisc instruction was found to improve…

English language instruction, which is considered very important in Japan, is offered in 90 percent of all secondary schools and is studied by almost all students, even though it is an elective subject. English is considered a cultural and commercial link with the western world and has been taught in Japan since the mid-nineteenth century. Most…

Discusses the increasing need for both universities and industries to provide continuing technical education and training for industry employees. Argues that while industry-supplied and university-supplied continuing technical education have coexisted for the past few decades, in the future both entities will greatly increase their collaboration…

Reviews the changing educational landscape and the major competing providers of post-secondary education: public colleges and universities; private, non-profit colleges and universities; proprietary for-profit colleges and universities; and corporate training organizations. Suggests that community colleges become more entrepreneurial. (JDI)

Discussion of the growth of online courses in higher education and outsourcing for online course development focuses on the work of VCampus, an application service provider that develops online instruction for corporations and academic institutions. Discusses partnering arrangements; merging goals; intellectual property rights; marketing plans;…

This paper relates the concept of computer-driven multimedia to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Scientific and Technical Information Program (STIP). Multimedia is defined here as computer integration and output of text, animation, audio, video, and graphics. Multimedia is the stage of computer-based information that allows…

The knowledge and skills needed by managers are considered, as well as the relationship between undergraduate study and continuing management education. Because of industry's dissatisfaction with the general preparation provided by colleges, business and industry managers were surveyed about the learning goals of the management-training programs…

The extensive education and training programs established and run by business and industry for their own employees are discussed. The extent of corporate education is assessed with attention to cost, participation, providers, curricula, methods of instruction, organization, evaluation, and corporate colleges. Historical developments concerning…

Discusses some of the issues being raised with regard to the involvement of state-supported institutions of higher learning in providing technically oriented degree programs. Examines the means by which higher education can and should provide technical education. Describes the effects of societal values and economic pressures on such trends. (TW)

Compares the process of instructional development (ID) in the corporate environment with ID in the educational environment. Needs assessments conducted by professional associations are reviewed, a critical incident survey to assess local training needs is described, and an outline for a graduate instructional technology program to prepare…

There are many avenues available to computer-assisted instruction (CAI) practitioners and developers in search of access to new ideas, research findings, and emerging technologies that will assist them in developing CAI products. Seven such avenues are described in detail: (1) graduate student interns, who bring unique insights, theory, and…