Practical tips on traps to avoid when buying television equipment." (Editor)

Lack of sufficient money is frequently a deterrent to the effective application of technology to education. Buying second hand equipment can help to alleviate this problem. (STS)

Reviews companies to help educators make decisions in selecting microcomputers. Companies include Acorn, Apple, Atari, Coleco, Commodore, Franklin, IBM, Radio Shack, Texas Instruments, and Timex. Indicates that educators cannot simply look for the best deals but need to look at companies that are serious about long-term involvement in quality…

Presents a step-by-step process for controlling costs, guaranteeing prompt service, and generally making the task of purchasing equipment for a new school easier. (Author/IRT)

The Schoolwriter is a typewriter available at nearly half the price of competing machines. Schools in Minnesota and Maryland have purchased it for classroom machines and have had substantial savings. (MD)

Discusses ways that educational institutions can develop and manage a realistic media equipment budget. (FL)

Provides suggestions for the purchase of equipment and materials through early childhood catalogs. Suggestions concern reading catalogs; keeping careful records; deciding on backordering; being aware of shipping charges; checking for damage; and expecting satisfaction. Lists ordering information for 15 early childhood catalog companies. (RJC)

Lists 10 tips on successful buying from early childhood catalogs. Tips concern current catalogs, quantity discounts, price comparison, cooperative or consortium purchases, competitive bids, protection of credit, sources for ordering, service, availability, and the best time to place orders. (RJC)

In addition to general session addresses and the dialogue at 14 workshops, these proceedings include the treasurer's report and lists of committee members, board of directors, exhibitors, and participants. Workshop topics are: "A Good Manager--From a Personnel View,""Effective Use of Specialized Consultants,""Public Utilities,""Computer…

Seventeen important things to keep in mind when considering the purchase of athletic, gym, and playground equipment. (Author)

Business educators must be actively involved in the evaluation and purchase of the typewriters to be used in their classrooms if they are to acquire the most effective instructional tools. (Author)

A transcript of remarks made by the Director of Media Services for Fairfax County (Virginia) Public Schools during an August 6, 1968 hearing of the Commonwealth of Virginia's Advisory Legislative Council. (LS)