Article offers an alternative to the checklist most frequently used in the evaluation of nonprint materials. (Author)

Theme of the article is to identify and illustrate seven criteria for selection of instruction materials. (Author)

A review of two types of studies; those in which media were added to conventional instruction, and those in which media replaced conventional instruction. The studies were selected to help the media director justify media programs. (Author)

A description of an evaluation instrument developed for efficient and meaningful selection of instructional materials. (HB)

Author examines the most commonly used media forms in terms of their effectiveness in individualized instruction. (Author)

The article describes three steps to help business teachers choose appropriate teaching aids: (1) identify the sources of instructional materials; (2) evaluate the materials, using a variety of criteria; and (3) select materials that avoid potential problems. (MF)

Focusing on the characteristics noted across models, this paper identifies and evaluates the relevance to learning effectiveness of the major features found in 10 media selection models. Features discussed include the physical forms the models take, the ways in which they classify media, and the media selection factors they consider. (Author/PN)

This series of modules on utilization of instructional media materials is intended to help educators in the planning, development, and implementation phases of instruction. The goals of this package include the following objectives for the intern: a) regularly present new and pertinent material of varied media; b) coordinate media with her/his…

Major efforts should be made to foster an appreciation of research evidence to support evaluative judgments and to apply theoretical concepts from educational psychology and instructional media. With such efforts a more "scientific" evaluation of learning resources could be developed. (Author)

Author presents criteria for teachers to evaluate films for classroom use. (HB)

Directed toward media specialists and social studies teachers, this article outlines a selection process and evaluation criteria for print and nonprint social studies materials. (SJL)

Educators may have many questions about the values and uses of microcomputers in the school environment. Cost, versatility of software available, and amount of computer literacy desired are issues that may be encountered during computer selection. (DF)