While authors like Mayer (2009) suggest that designers should avoid using visuals for the purpose of attracting learners' interests, some scholars suggest that visuals could influence learners' emotions. In this study the author investigated whether the perception of the visual appeal of instructional handouts affects learners' self-reported…

The use of e-learning is becoming the global issue now. In an educational field, there are many institutions already use it. The study very important aimed to test the feasibility and effectiveness the development of instructional materials e-learning based on the blended learning in audio/radio media development course. The background laid behind…

This historical study examined the Civilian Conservation Corps as an educational endeavor during the New Deal era. Specifically, it considered the CCC as an organization which utilized educational technologies of the day, while also serving as a mass medium to communicate what was possible through the New Deal to the American public at large. In…

The guidelines suggested in this article have evolved from the development of nationally distributed instructional systems over the past seven years at SWRL, a National Institute of Education-sponsored educational research and development laboratory. (Author)

A discussion of the basic structure of the behavioral audio-visual production which consists of objectives analysis, approach determination, technical production, fulfillment evaluation, program refinement, implementation, and follow-up. (Author)

With the emergence of instructional design the teacher as designer of instruction, rather than user, can make an unquestionable difference in what happens in classrooms. (Author/HB)

Focuses on adult learners who are enrolling in universities in greater numbers each year. Discusses four components of media as an instructional tool: (1) learner analysis; (2) development of objectives; (3) media design; and (4) evaluation. (JN)

Describes a seven-level taxonomy intended to assist design teams to produce more generalized, flexible media to support instruction. The levels are defined as jargon and definitions, component point recognition, awareness of purpose, components of usage skill, awareness of sequences, skill performance or application of relationships, and…

A presentation of helpful techniques for those who design and develop educational games. (HB)

The project described resulted in the development of a college course designed to acquaint students with some basic learning theories and principles and their application as they apply to reading, listening, and viewing educational media materials. Objectives, course outline, methods, bibliography, basic requirements, and evaluation procedures are…

Argues that the kinds of information we can pick up with our eyes are superior to and outnumber that collected by the ears; and presents a series of guidelines for increasing and improving the use of visuals in instructional materials. (VT)

The rapid changes in the field of technology are redefining the process of developing technology-enhanced educational materials as well as the roles of developers involved in the process.The purpose of this study was to learn from practitioners the roles and responsibilities of an instructional designer in developing new media enhanced…

Describes a Delphi study exploring future trends in the production of instructional media in terms of the basic nature of the process and the technologies involved, and summarizes the findings. A table displaying the 116 survey items with response means and standard deviations for Rounds Two and Three is appended. (MER)