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Wood, R. Kent; Stoddard, Chuck – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1991
Discusses implications of the copyright fair use doctrine in repurposing available videos for local media production. Changes resulting from new technology are discussed; the use of microcomputers in public schools is examined; the merger of video with computers is described; and the changing roles of teachers in instructional design are…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Elementary Secondary Education, Fair Use (Copyrights), Instructional Design
Clark, Chris – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1990
Discusses three school activities--electronic messaging, problem solving, and database searching--that make use of computer telecommunications. Multipurpose services, equipment and software, training and support, low-cost start-up ideas, and the role of the library media center are also covered. Two recommended publications on telecommunication…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Services
Lamb, Annette – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1991
Describes the Macintosh CD-ROM edition of "Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary" and discusses advantages and disadvantages of using the electronic dictionary in library media skills instruction. Use in large group instruction is discussed and advantages are highlighted, including the large print feature, sound feature, and ability…
Descriptors: Dictionaries, Elementary Secondary Education, Large Group Instruction, Learning Resources Centers
Holzberg, Carol S. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1989
Discusses ways in which online searching promotes the development of research, computer, and critical thinking skills, and reviews two databases that offer access to information on elementary school science. Lesson activities for grades four through six are suggested, and information on the vendor, system requirements, and cost of each database is…
Descriptors: Course Integrated Library Instruction, Critical Thinking, Databases, Elementary School Science
Lamb, Annette – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1990
Briefly describes the elements of HyperCard and discusses its potential as an easy authoring tool for library media specialists to use in creating professional quality, computer-based instructional materials. Suggestions for the development of presentations, tutorials, information exploration exercises, and desktop instruction using HyperCard are…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Sales, Gregory C. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1991
Discusses the use of videodiscs in school library media centers. Videodisc technology is explained; hardware and software options are described; and media center applications are suggested, including activities for students, lecture aids for media specialists, test item construction, and creation of individualized or small group instruction…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction