Technology Programs That Work.

Overview & Synopsis

This directory contains descriptions of 44 National Diffusion Network (NDN) programs that have been validated by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel of the Department of Education and make use of technology. The programs are organized into three sections. Section I describes 11 Lighthouse Projects in the areas of administrative processes/management; computer literacy and programming; computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for teaching secondary math, reading and math for grades 3 through 8, basic skills, adult education, in-service teacher training, and accounting; development and test approaches to telecommunications; computer-managed instruction (CMI); occupational training; special education; and K-8 computer literacy education. Information given for each project includes a program description, the technology used, sources of available software, services provided, and a contact name for additional information. Sections II and III describe 24 NDN-funded developer demonstrator projects and nine unfunded validated projects in the areas of basic and computer literacy; basic skills; career education; occupational education; CMI; a computer-assisted diagnostic-prescriptive program for underachievers; use of amplification technology as an instructional technique; cash flow forecasting; mass media services; and economic education. Information provided for each project includes a program description, evidence of its effectiveness, implementation and financial requirements, and services available at each site. NDN State Facilitators are listed, and title, geographical, and ERIC descriptor indexes are provided. (DJR)