Problem: In Midwest, suburban primary care clinics within large health systems, there was a lack of time for thorough diabetes education with a primary care provider (PCP), a lack of educational resources that took advantage of current patient wait times in primary care settings, and a lack of attendance at affiliated diabetes self-management…

This publication is a script, which may be used individually or in conjunction with a slide presentation, whose purpose is to support the use of returnable beverage containers. Major topics include costs, use of energy, recycling, depletion of resources, waste, existing legislation, and methods for supporting deposit legislation. The script was…

Planning details are suggested for producing a quality, cost-effective training video. Discusses choosing a video medium, writing the script, and deciding on production facilities. Tips to consider when hiring an outside consultant are also given. (CT)

Discussion of the benefits and limitations of educational video (EV) emphasizes qualities that should be considered at the scriptwriting stage. Topics discussed include the ability to transcend time and space; attention manipulation; special effects, such as graphics and animation; cost benefits; opportunities for independent learning; and lack of…

The keynote article in this issue describes some empirically demonstrated beneficial functions of radio in development communications: (1) it improves the quality and relevance of education; (2) it keeps educational costs down; (3) it broadens access to education; and (4) it extends the impact of time, money, and effort outside the formal…