Abstract
Recently, a large number of computer systems have been placed in primary and secondary schools throughout Japan. However, these thousands of computers are not necessarilly being used to their full potential. At the same time, because of antiquated facilities, most Japanese schools are unable to view the test broadcasts of High Definition Television already received in households across the country. Thus, we have developed a system which will enable all schools with computer facilities to receive HDTV broadcasts by utilizing the monitors of their desk top computer systems. We conducted several classes at local schools to test the usefulness of such a system. The results were overwhelmingly positive, including that construction of a new educational information environment within schools is possible. Further, the results indicated a bright future for multimedia computer systems.
