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An analysis-of the historical roots of educational technology is followed by discussions.of concerts for instructional design and media selection, systesatic approaches tc instruction, and the future uses of technology for the delivery of polltruction ind information. The development and growth of the field are explOred, future applications of advanced technclogies are prcpcsed, and the need for more reiined theories of infprmation processinl in describing how people learn is pointed oat. Thin paper itclud4s deIinitions of educational technology, as well as discussions of the use of media in delivering Lnstruction, various uses Cf ccmputers.in education, and the development cf new products_that will impact on the field. Problems facing educational technologists are rolviewed, and additional research to identify individual characteristics that influence learning is recommended. (RAO) *********************************************!************************4* Reproductions supplied by EDES are the,best)tbat can be made * from tlhe original document. * \, *********************it***4041*************,***************1r************ vet. fr U ()SPAN MONT OP HEALTH. OUCATION WILP4R1