For some time, this author had been planning to write a column about Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs). He hesitated, however, mainly because there had of late been so much written and published on this topic that is was difficult to see what could usefully be added. He does have strong feelings about the topic, which he would like to share…

Discusses four alternative ways to look at television's effects on the viewer rather than the simplistic model of television as the input and the viewer's reaction as output: types of television and their educational applications; characteristics that determine programing, forces shaping program development, and the individual's reception of…

Studies in Minnesota and Maryland indicate an interaction between television and reading. Previous research cited suggests that the relationship is not exclusive. Educators should make use of such findings to support the use of technology. (Author)

ITV (instructional television) course development and ITV Center organization in the Dallas County Community College District (Texas) are discussed. (ER)

Discusses the use of "Channel One" in secondary schools for teaching current events and describes a study that examined its instructional effectiveness. The inclusion of advertisements is addressed; teenagers' general awareness of current events is considered; and the use of television in educational settings is described. (21…

The two and one half week workshop on television literacy for teachers that is described covered the historical development of television, advertising and the "hidden message," news programing, sociological and psychological perspectives, the development of critical viewing skills, and classroom applications. Course objectives, requirements, and…

Examines the use of television equipment in schools that subscribe to Channel One based on a survey of secondary schools in the Midwest. Highlights include viewing Classroom Channel programming; viewing or taping programs on other cable television channels; use for local school activities, including student productions; and evaluation of Channel…

Explores the possible use of simultaneous multi-channel still picture television broadcasting to improve foreign language listening comprehension. Current application of such a system in Japan is described and additional uses for multi-channel programing are presented. (RAO)

A discussion of some basic research questions for learning and television. (HB)

A look at how the Maine Public Broadcasting Network has recently made an effort to involve secondary school students and home viewers in an effective learning experience. (Author)

A discussion of television as a technological device used to teach reading both inside and outside of the classroom. (Author/HB)

Article emphasizes the uses of a low-cost closed-circuit television system (CCTV), the equipment and operation involved and how you can create such a system with limited funds. (Author)

Findings of this study on the validity of script reviews in preproduction formative evaluation support the use of script evaluations as a means of identifying program strengths and weaknesses and serving as a guide for revision. Program areas that can be reliably evaluated at the script stage are discussed. (RAO)

Reviews salient findings of media research involving young children and discusses implications of these findings for future research and applications in instructional computing. Effects of television viewing on attention and comprehension, achievement, development of mental skills, and behavior and socioemotional development, and comparative media…