One of the principal values of audiovisual materials is that they permit the teacher to depart from verbal and printed symbolism, and at the same time to provide a wider real or vicarious experience for pupils. This booklet is designed to aid the teacher in using audiovisual material effectively. It covers visual displays, non-projected materials,…

A 24-page supplement helps vocational educators find the products that best fit their needs by listing 100 suppliers and by listing teaching equipment and aids under nine different categories. (BP)

Both hardware manufacturers and software producers/distributors are arranged alphabetically by firm name and in indexes classified by product line. Entries indicate names of key personnel, addresses, phone numbers, types of material or equipment offered, and availability of printed instructions or other materials supplied with the product. Also…

Both hardware manufacturers and software producers/distributors are arranged alphabetically by firm name and in indexes classified by product line. Entries indicate names of key personnel, addresses, phone numbers, types of material or equipment offered, and availability of printed instructions or other materials supplied with the product. Also…

In this interview with the executive director of Educational Products Information Exchange (EPIE), EPIE's roles as a consumer's cooperative, as a research institute, and as an evaluator of instructional materials are discussed, as well as its relationship to educators, librarians, and publishers. (BK)

A report on DIDACTA, a semi-annual media exhibition, held in Brussels, Belgium. (HB)

INFORMATION FOR PLANNERS OF NEW SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS ON EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION AS WELL AS INFORMATION FOR TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND ADMINISTRATORS ON PRESENT TECHNIQUES AND TRENDS WAS PRESENTED. THIS VOLUME INCLUDED MATERIAL ON PHOTO-MECHANICAL COPY PROCESSES, TESTING, TEST SCORING, PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION, AND TEACHING MACHINES. OTHER…

This paper presents a system for examining use of school audiovisual equipment in terms of objective parameters. The technique was developed to assist administrators and teachers in planning audiovisual equipment needed to support particular projects. The influence of teaching style and teacher and student equipment preferences are considered.…

Looks at the possible impact minicalculators will have on education and considers their main features. (Author/DN)

THIS REPORT DESCRIBES THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN OFFICE OF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, CHICAGO CIRCLE. THE OBJECTIVE WAS TO PROVIDE THE RAPIDLY GROWING URBAN UNIVERSITY WITH NECESSARY INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND MEDIA. DETAILS OF ORGANIZATION, STAFF, EQUIPMENT, SPACE, AND BUDGET ARE GIVEN. FACULTY COMMITTEES…

INFORMATION FOR PLANNERS OF NEW SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS ON EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION, AND ON PRESENT TRENDS FOR SCHOOL TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND ADMINISTRATORS WAS PRESENTED. THIS VOLUME INCLUDES SECTIONS ON COMPUTERS AND AUTOMATION, GAMING AND SIMULATION, AND THE SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE. OTHER VOLUMES IN THIS SERIES ARE ED 003 738 THROUGH ED…