Leaning heavily on National Educational Television affiliates for its information, this survey of instructional television production units and the relationship of their facilities to the quality of television courses which they produce, finds: that instructional television is fairly well off in terms of "hardware" and only slightly lacking in…

Discusses the design of a video system for library programs. (PF)

Various techniques for recording high speed athletic activities on videotape are discussed. (MJB)

Pedometers were tested on their reproducibility in order to aid consumers in deciding (1) whether a pedometer can be a satisfactory aid in exercise programs; (2) which pedometer is most accurate, and (3) how it is properly used. (MJB)

Guidelines presented to help recreation professional choose effective, safe lighting systems involve determining how much light is needed, buying the best life cycle value, light sources, and other lighting design considerations. (CB)

Discusses factors, such as frequency response and impedance, that need to be considered when purchasing a microphone for interviewing purposes. Examines the various applications and placement of microphones and provides a list of U.S. addresses for the major U.S., European, and Japanese microphone manufacturers. (GEA)

Suggestions for the design, installation, and operation of laboratory fume hoods are listed. (RH)

Criteria for selecting administrative computer hardware are provided. (MCG)

Eight criteria for evaluating microcomputer software are discussed: ability to perform specified tasks, ease of operation, vendor stability, other users' reports, speed of operation, ease of configuration, support from supplier, and quality of documentation. Secondary criteria (e.g., adaptability, expansion potential, security, environment…

Reports questionnaire response to the question of the estimated life expectancy of various audiovisual devices. (Author/MF)