Publisher's Synopsis
This publication explores technical advances that have been achieved in information technology in the educational arena. A short period has seen not only the development of concepts, principles and approaches, but the implementation of some on a large scale and the readiness for others for use and dissemination. Their capabilities and prospects are considered here in depth, and indications are given of directions for future progress.;A broad range of theoretical and implementation-oriented papers is augmented by discussions of specialized subjects, plus key-note papers highlighting the co-operative efforts of European countries to develop advanced-technology based learning systems.