Intended for teachers of librarians, this guide to the in-basket technique, a simulation teaching method, includes a primer on the use of in-basket techniques, a description of the design of in-basket learning materials, a bibliography of in-basket exercises, and a bibliography of materials on memo writing. Demonstration materials provided were…

This study investigates the relationship between nine selected library school characteristics and the offering or requiring of 13 identified instructional design competencies for master's level school library media program students. Responses to a questionnaire sent to 43 library schools indicate that none of the selected characteristics were…

A REPORT OF THE TENTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PROFESSORS OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (NCPEA), WHICH WAS HELD TO DISCUSS AUTOMATION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, IS PRESENTED. THE CONFERENCE WAS UNDERTAKEN BECAUSE THE NCPEA BELIEVED THAT AUTOMATION IS SYMBOLIC OF VAST CHANGES AT WORK IN…

LIGHTING IS A VERY IMPORTANT ASPECT OF CLOSED-CIRUIT TELEVISION OPERATION. BETTER TELEVISION LIGHTING IS OBTAINED THROUGH CAREFUL PLANNING AND PURCHASING. SEVERAL IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL APPLICATION OF LIGHTING IN A CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION STUDIO ARE PRESENTED. IN EARLY STAGES, LIGHTS WERE USED FOR PORTABLE ARRANGEMENTS.…

TEACHER, PRINCIPALS, GUIDANCE SPECIALISTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS WERE BROUGHT TOGETHER AT A CONFERENCE ON GUIDANCE OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. THE CONFERENCE WAS GUIDED BY THE PROGRESS OF THE YEAR-OLD "PROJECT BEACON" WHICH SOUGHT TO INTRODUCE WITHIN THE AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM A PERMANENT CORPS OF…

A STUDY GROUP ON READING WAS HELD AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, FROM JANUARY 21 THROUGH JANUARY 26, 1963. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING OF LEADING SCHOLARS, DRAWN CHIEFLY FROM THE FIELDS OF PSYCHOLOGY AND LINGUISTICS, WAS (1) TO EXPLORE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF EXISTING THEORIES AND RESEARCH ON READING, (2) TO DISCUSS ITS…

Designed to provide a framework for systematically collecting data and information about media programs at the building and district levels, this workbook is intended for use as part of a formative evaluation process to accomplish the following goals: (1) assisting the local school district in organizing descriptive data for the purpose of…

This script for an illustrated presentation describes a program for improving Library Media Education Programs for American Indians. These recommendations have been implemented in training institutes in several Pueblos in New Mexico: (1) involving community leaders in recruiting and selecting students; (2) selecting students who have successful…

Recommendations for an undergraduate program in food sciences are made. Several assumptions are made with regard to food science graduates of 20 years hence: (1) high school graduates will have backgrounds in chemistry, biology, and mathematics comparable to present day college sophomores; (2) the scientific framework for education in food science…

This directory has been compiled to help anyone wishing to study educational technology in the United Kingdom to pick a course of study suited to his particular requirements. Included are full and part time courses lasting from one term in length to more than a year. Information about courses of study includes the title, degree awarded, admission…

This study gathered information from reading specialists about the nature of their role. From more than 500 questionnaires sent to specialists in 59 school systems in New England, 441 usable questionnaires were returned. The questionnaire was divided into six groups of items: background and general information, responsibilities, communication with…

A survey conducted by the National Cable Television Association found that cable television (CTV) is not now being utilized for "hard" instruction to help solve some of the current problems in higher education. Since CTV is being merely used as an extension of what exists, it has become an added cost rather than a method of reducing…

Problems of administrative and faculty understanding of computer use in schools are discussed. Administrators are said to need to know more about computers and to help the faculty overcome misapprehensions. Administrators are urged to create computer-assisted instruction projects in their own fields, as a means of becoming better acquainted with…

Designed as a resource notebook for persons interested in the Media Curriculum Resource Specialist concept, the manual presents a summary of the activities of the Media Curriculum Institute held at Michigan State University (June 16-20, 1969). The section on administrative considerations provides a script for a slide presentation on an…

James H. Straughan lists five steps for modifying target behavior and four steps for working with teachers using behavior modification. Grant Martin and Harold Kunzelmann then outline an instructional program for pinpointing and recording classroom behaviors. (JD)