Distance learning programs across the country continue to grow and evolve. In order to support these programs, librarians are often expected to convert face-to-face classes and reference sessions to the online environment. Due to the necessity of explaining information literacy concepts and demonstrating the access and use of library resources,…

A presentation on how visuals can be integrated into university lectures. (HB)

Reports a study to determine whether students acquiring information from videotapes would score as high on a competence test of computer literacy material as students acquiring the same information via lectures. Indicates no significant difference, but notes that students saw no usefulness for the material, regardless of presentation method. (JK)

Research comparing "learning from a programmed text, augmented (audio-visual) lectures, and straight lectures." (Authors/LS)

Three members of the Ohio State University Astronomy department developed an audiovisual program in Astronomy to provide a format for more active student participation than is possible in large lecture sessions. The program consists of 18 filmstrip/cassette modules and an integrated textbook which were utilized on an individual basis, allowing…

Academic religious studies are facing a period of rapid expansion in state universities and colleges, as well as secondary and primary schools, with resultant demand for training teachers for all levels. (Author/IR)

Psychologists who teach psychology to medical students must develop relevant course content, practice lecture time management, select appropriate readings, synchronize lectures and readings, use audiovisual aids, and plan good examinations. (AM)

Described are experiences related to the effective use of instructional aids (demonstrations, tapes, films, slides, and television) in teaching chemistry to college students. (HM)

Discusses the use of a programed multi-image lecture approach for teaching a botany course to nonmajor students at the University of California, Berkeley. Also considers the advantages, production, method of presentation, and design of the multimedia lectures. (HM)

This booklet is the first of three sequels to "A Guide to the Selection of Instructional Methods." Following a brief introduction, a discussion of the most common methods used in mass instructional techniques deals with the strenghts and weaknesses of lectures and similar expository techniques, film and video presentations, educational broadcasts,…

This study investigated the effectiveness of videotape as a medium for communicating skills in audiovisual instruction to education students at a university. Results indicate videotape mediated instruction can be better for developing skills in some practical aspects of audiovisual instruction than the lecture method. (MBR)

This collection of articles on effective teaching strategies is divided into the following ten major categories: (1) the lecture; (2) computers; (3) simulations; (4) peer teaching; (5) case studies; (6) self-pacing and modules; (7) use of multimedia; (8) field studies; (9) problem solving; and (10) research. The book is primarily addressed to…

The use of different instructional methods/materials in a college course on the behavioral aspects of drug action (caffeine) was studied at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. The course employed the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI). Although students were highly successful in completing the course, student evaluations indicated…

Describes study conducted at Moorhead State University (Minnesota) that was designed to compare a variety of distance education delivery methods offered in a teacher training program. Alternative instructional delivery systems are compared to more traditional instruction control groups, and effects on student achievement and course evaluation are…