Describes the cooperative television advertising arrangement between Johnson County Community College (KS) and the Metropolitan Community College District (MO), which resulted in the lease and later in the production of public-service announcements to promote student recruitment. Outlines the project's development, problems, and successes.…

The usefulness and cost effectiveness of using educational television in adult education programs are illustrated by the success of a number of programs around the country using public and cable television for telecourses, and video teleconferencing. These courses are offered by colleges, professional associations, training centers, and…

Offers an analysis of the interaction between research and programing in public radio and television licensees, examining the impact of ascertainment and research procedures on public station program planning and evaluation. It is suggested that even without regulations, most stations would continue with some form of ascertainment and research.…

Demonstrates the role that formative research played in the development of one repeated format within "Square One TV," an educational television series about mathematics. Illustrates the value of the "CTW Model"--the collaborative production of educational programs by the Children's Television Workshop. (AEF)

Provides specific suggestions to music teachers on preparing their students to view an opera broadcast on television, including use of other teachers or community personnel to provide background information. Approaches are outlined for introducing students to an opera's plot, music, design, costumes, makeup, lighting, and staging. (SJL)

Describes a cooperative venture between Paducah Community College, Comcast Cable, and Paducah, Kentucky, and the roles each of these organizations played in establishing a public access channel which would provide informational and general interest programs, as well as college courses. Offers information on programing, financial support, and…

The Educational Television Intervention Programs Project uses television and video technology to increase public awareness of early intervention and to improve family members' competence in implementing home-based intervention. The project includes a video series about child development for individuals working with both typically developing and…

Describes a project in which the learning resource center of Mattatuck Community College, a member of a regional consortium, cooperated with Hispanic and other minority groups in producing videotapes. These videotapes were designed to disseminate information about minority cultures and achievements via public access television. (CLB)