This guide describes the portable equipment necessary for preparing a video production, and recommends ways of using that equipment to create a video program. Step by step instructions are provided for setting up the equipment for battery operation or with a mains electricity supply. Information is also given on procedures for recording, playing…

THIS REPORT CONSOLIDATES FINDINGS OF 3 EARLIER REPORTS OF CLASSROOM TV IN NEW YORK. A QUESTIONNAIRE WAS MAILED TO ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN 32 COUNTIES OF THE VIEWING AREA TO ASSESS CLASSROOM AUDIENCE SIZE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SCHOOLS USING THE TV PROGRAMS. SCHOOLS RETURNING QUESTIONNAIRES WERE SAMPLED AT RANDOM AND…

THIS DOCUMENT REVIEWS A NUMBER OF STUDIES CONDUCTED TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT OF COLOR IN TELEVISION ON HUMAN LEARNING, AS MEASURED BY OBJECTIVE TESTS. THE FINDINGS REVEAL AN APPARENT LACK OF COLOR EFFECTIVENESS UPON LEARNING. (MS)

A manual format is used to explain: (1) the parts of a filmstrip projector, (2) threading procedures, (3) minor maintenance and repair techniques, and (4) purchasing hints. One-half of the manual is devoted to illustrations of equipment and material. (DAG)

Machines, like people, need understanding; humorous article. (Author/STS)

Reviews the status of microcomputers in schools, particularly elementary schools, as revealed in a January 1983 survey of 2,209 elementary and secondary institutions. Considers the extent of computer use and availability, characteristics of computer purchasers, funding sources, computer location and its impact, and the value of computers to…

Discusses aspects of the play environment and its effect on children's play behavior. Indoor and outdoor play spaces are considered along with factors affecting the use of outdoor environments for play. Children's preferences for different outdoor play environments and for various play structures are explored. Guides for choosing play equipment…

Faculty members at Rhode Island college can check out microcomputer equipment on a first come, first served basis for a 24-hour or a weekend "get acquainted" session. (MLF)

Since the camera can make a large number of pictures inexpensively, it is well suited for not only making transparencies, but for black-and-white copying and duplicating of texts and reference material, and the recording of student work in a form which can be conveniently stored. (Author)