This evaluation of instructional materials is based on data collected from statistical summaries, predictive instruments, teacher and student reactions, in-depth studies, evaluation seminars, and observations. The materials covered in this report are divided into two categories: 16mm films and building-level materials, the latter including items…

A seminar on media and the Manpower Development Training Act focused on the following aspects of media applications: (1) the expected outcomes for using media in career education, (2) appropriate materials and equipment to achieve indicated goals, (3) fundamentals of effective media use, (4) techniques for local production of materials, (5)…

The purpose of this project was to determine the effectiveness of a pilot element of a statewide delivery system for career education as a method for preparing secondary teachers to be effective agents of world of work economic education information dissemination and attitudinal change. The primary objectives were: (1) To develop a pilot element…

The technology of multimedia instruction has made rapid strides at Pennsylvania State University in the past 20 years. The media format is an economical way to extend course offerings to many campuses. The emphasis on economy, however, must be balanced with an interest in the quality of instruction in order to produce achievement that is equal to…

The multiple image presentation format investigated in this research review refers in most cases to the use of more than one image, with or without audio synchronization, on a single screen or multiple screens, with slides or any appropriate media mix to accomplish a predetermined learning task. Studies reviewed are divided into three categories:…

At Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, traditional lectures have become a thing of the past since the introduction of videotapes, super 8 film, and audio cassettes in self-paced learning. (SF)

A follow-up to an earlier investigation to explore innovations in the ongoing improvement of foreign language instruction. (Author)

At the Learning Center for Anthropology at Santa Fe Community College (Gainesville, Florida), various experiences using different types of media were substituted for the traditional academic menu. (Author)

Suggestions are offered for using multimedia (a number of different media) and multiple-image (more than one image at a time) presentations to make training programs more effective. Electronic equipment, described and pictured, includes multimedia programmers, controllers, and dissolvers. (Author/MS)

A "poor man's" multimedia approach to assisting physical underachievers is discussed. (MM)

Argues that the proper use of the tools of instructional technology, and familiarity with the principles governing their use, are prerequisites for professionalism in teaching. The development of a pilot series of conceptual multi-media modules in anatomy is described. (VT)

A survey of nine Western European countries concerning use of the new information technologies in higher education is reported, the status of educational technology in Swiss universities is examined, and issues arising in the widespread adoption of educational technology in higher education are discussed. (MSE)

Two critical factors affect the adoption of new educational technologies: (1) whether the organizational structure of the existing media in education is highly integrated, and (2) whether the existing organizational structure will allow the new technologies to fit. (MD)

Describes a project whose objectives are to bridge the gap between second language instruction and computer-assisted instruction, explore multimedia combinations, and stress productive language in language learning. (MSE)