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The Learning Technology Institute was founded in 1975 as a non-profit public interest corporation devoted to research, development, organization management, and education activities in connection with the use of technology and computers in knowledge engineering, systems design, and technology-based information delivery systems.
The Institute established an early focus on applications of interactive multimedia technology. In 1977, LTI conducted development of instructional materials for interactive multimedia instruction delivery systems. In 1979, the Institute initiated Interactive Multimedia professional development workshops and conferences. Since then, it has been actively conducting public information dissemination programs in applications of this technology.
Since it was founded, the Institute conducted research and demonstration programs funded initially by the Institute as well federal, state and university sponsors. In addition it has organized and conducts scores of workshops as well as regional and national conferences. These included programs that were sponsored by the Institute or conducted by the Institute for federal and state agencies; or those sponsored by the Society for Applied Learning Technology®.
ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTE
In order to conduct and advance its work, the Institute
is engaged in the following activities:
• Conducts research and development programs with particular emphasis on education in
underserved areas such as arts and humanities in the public schools.
• Publishes and distributes articles, books, and electronic media programs related to
interest areas of the Institute.
• Organizes and conducts workshops, seminars, conferences, and professional
development programs.
• Provides consultation services in the application of learning technology.
• Provides sponsorship to individuals from the academic community for programs in the
areas of interest to the Institute.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTE'S PROGRAMS
The Institute's programs are currently supported by tuition funds, management services revenue, publications, and instructional materials revenue. Research programs are conducted with internally generated funds. The Institute also welcomes contributions and grants from organizations or individuals with an interest in supporting the types of programs being undertaken by the Institute.
The Learning Technology Institute has been granted tax exempt status under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
CRITERIA FOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
The Institute is interested in considering programs which have potential for widespread application; which require a systems managed integration of program elements to achieve success; and which offer an opportunity, if successful, to continue in operation on a self-sustaining basis.
In doing so, the Institute seeks to coordinate its efforts with others interested in the field, and undertake cooperative programs wherever possible.