This teachers guide includes suggested activities before and after viewing, a synopsis, suggestions for further exploration, a related film list, and a bibliography. (STS)

Tips are given to aid in the successful television production of dance activities from a college studio. (LH)

Addresses four questions concerning the use of instructional television (ITV): Is the use of ITV punishing to the user? Is a teacher rewarded for not using ITV? Does it make any difference to a teacher whether ITV is used? Are there obstacles that prevent a teacher from using ITV? (Author/IRT)

A television documentary series on information technology was used as core material for a general sociology elective. College students viewed programs at home and completed written assignments from an instructor-prepared study guide oriented to understanding sociological perspectives and concepts and applying them to issues related to information…

Describes the role of captioned programs in instructional television for the hearing impaired and notes prerequisite knowledge viewers must possess. Teacher objectives, preparatory or follow-up activities, supplementary materials, and evaluation methods are also presented. (BK)

Designed to help South Carolina educators identify instructional television resources to aid in meeting state instructional requirements, continuing objectives, and curriculum needs, this guide lists and briefly describes 195 programs presented over the South Carolina Educational Television Network for grades K-12 in 20 subject areas: (1) language…

This overview of interactive videodisc technology is designed to assist educators in finding the appropriate equipment and software for any specific application. The handbook may also serve as a starting point for many educators who know nothing of the technology and assist them in deciding whether this technology is worth pursuing as an…

This introductory guide for planning television and radio productions in schools covers the following topics: (1) guidelines for preparing a television script; (2) grooming for television; (3) delivering the message; (4) the production studio; (5) points on camera operation; (6) lighting the studio; (7) guidelines for making graphics; (8)…

To increase options for academically talented students without incurring the scheduling problems associated with concurrent high school and college enrollment, North Olmstead High School (Ohio) developed a college "credit-in-escrow" system using locally broadcasted telecourses. Qualified juniors and seniors may enroll in these…

Describes a preservice teacher training program that uses live television broadcasts of a classroom to instruct in teaching techniques at Iowa State University. (MD)

The major advantage of television in an advertising course is the continuity with which the commercials are integrated into the lecture material. (HOD)

Discusses the use of historical documentaries in the classroom. Suggests that teachers use film to inspire students to further research, generate discussion, and to render an emotional and visceral truth to history. Uses the film "Eyes on the Prize" to detail suggestions for making the most of documentaries. (DK)

The role of instructional television (ITV) in elementary and secondary education is assessed, beginning with an overview of the history of the medium from the first experimental educational broadcasts in 1933 to the present. Research in the area is reviewed, and three primary methods of evaluation are identified: (1) basic research, which measures…

The instructional potential of telegames is considered, and media specialists are urged to contribute to planning for the educational use of these devices. (STS)