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The Ultimate in Media Evaluation--Can't Says you Can
Spitzer, David – Media and Methods, 1975
Descriptors: Educational Media, Evaluation, Films, Media Research
Confronting the Problem of Previewing.
Egan, Catherine – Media and Methods, 1980
Offers some new approaches to film previewing designed to save time and money for both film distributors and users. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Films, Instructional Films
Films By/About Women
Epple, Ron – Media and Methods, 1975
Descriptors: Females, Feminism, Film Production, Film Study
Don't Make Media a Four-Letter Word.
Giblin, Thomas R. – Media and Methods, 1980
Argues for a more creative use of media and for a more personal involvement in media selection. Lists resources to help in this activity. (FL)
Descriptors: Educational Media, Elementary Secondary Education, Mass Media, Media Selection
A Guide to Selecting Educational Software.
Hunter, C. Bruce – Media and Methods, 1983
Suggests sources for reviews of available software, and provides seven guidelines for selecting appropriate software: know your objectives; check on software compatibility and available support; consider brand names first; check evaluations, copying restrictions, and documentation. Suggestions for taking care of software and a discussion of word…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Decision Making, Guidelines
Work Horses or White Elephants: A Guide to Selecting AV Equipment.
Sakovich, Vladimir; Costello, William – Media and Methods, 1980
Offers a detailed rundown of audiovisual equipment in terms of what each type does, its instructional application, the costs of purchase and maintenance, and the availability of corresponding program materials. (FL)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Costs, Educational Equipment
The Country Mouse and the City Mouse: Nowhere to Hide
Dittmer, Allan E. – Media and Methods, 1974
In "Wisconsin Death Trip," Michael Lesy has created a new and important technique for presenting the findings of historical research. (JH)
Descriptors: American History, Communication (Thought Transfer), History, Media Selection
The Gut Impact of the Visual Media
Brown, Roland – Media and Methods, 1975
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Audiovisual Aids, Educational Media, Film Production
Turning Mirrors into Windows: Teaching the Best Short Films.
Bue, Marion – Media and Methods, 1984
Presents several ideas and techniques for teaching film, outlines major responsibilities of film specialists, suggests ways to begin incorporating film into the curriculum, and presents guidelines for creating the most receptive physical environment for viewing films. (MBR)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Coordinators, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Media Specialists and Microcomputers: 13 Aspects of a Changing Role.
Cook, Beth; Truett, Carol – Media and Methods, 1984
Discusses 13 roles or services proposed by Costa and Costa in "A Micro Handbook for Small Libraries and Media Centers" (1983) that media specialists should consider in relation to educational computing. Current applications of microcomputers by media specialists in a public school and a private school in Hawaii are described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination
Adolescent Social Issues: Using Media to Address Crucial Concerns.
Sokoloff, Michele – Media and Methods, 1987
This article describes media resources available to help adolescents deal with a variety of social concerns, including substance abuse, dropouts, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), suicide, and pregnancy. A list of 56 companies that provide resources dealing with social issues is also provided. (LRW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Alcoholism, Dropouts