This introductory guide presents an overview of basic television production, including videotape cameras, recorders, and microphones; staffing needs; procedures for video camera operation; techniques for titling; lighting; factors to be considered when directing a television production; and a sequence for production activities. Diagrams and line…

One high school's experiences in planning and employing an instructional television system serve to illustrate a number of suggestions for the use of the medium. (LS)

This paper describes an evolving series of television programs that are designed to paint personal portraits capturing the thoughts, methods, theory, and practice of such major innovators in individualized instruction as Samuel N. Postelthwait and Fred S. Keller. The major purpose and potential benefits of this video history series are explained,…

The medium is the learning method - when students plan, create and produce their own TV shows. (Editor)

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)

There is no mystique about television--a teacher and a television director don't need to have specialist knowledge about electronics, physics or optics to produce closed circuit educational television programs. This book is intended to be a basic guide for the many students and teachers in Britain who are now working in closed circuit educational…

Describes development of a learning module for students studying foreign languages, which usually depicts social behavior between the foreign language nationals to teach communicative competence in face-to-face interactions between nationals and students. Marketing of the module, which was first produced on videotape and later on interactive…

To address a decrease in the number of local high school graduates enrolling in Capital Community-Technical College (CCTC) in Connecticut, a project was undertaken to develop a story board for a video to inform prospective students of the benefits of a college education at CCTC. A literature review was performed to find information about the…

The report of a seminar for educators of the deaf on educational television considers sources of programs, copyright problems, cooperative agencies, and sources of financial support. A discussion of technology explores origination facilities and equipment, distribution systems, display systems and special considerations, videotape compatibility,…

Television in medical education is featured in this supplement to "Educational Television." James Lieberman offers an overview of the present state of medical instructional television. He concludes his article by suggesting that the primary requisite for making optimum use of television in biomedical education is the preparation of a…

This paper examines how the use of video has inspired and altered the implementation of teaching and learning in the delivery of a master's program offered in a distance learning format. In the process of this examination, technical issues concerning video production techniques, distribution, and utilization are also analyzed. The paper focuses on…