Two (perhaps non-essential, but certainly helpful) studio aids are the roller-caption - usually for superimposing credits - and the prompter. The following article describes the incorporation of both into one cheap and easy-to-make machine." (Author)

Discusses advantages, disadvantages, specifications, and prices of video projection systems for use in training programs. (SK)

In this article, the author discusses how she made a major improvement to her fifth-grade lesson plan by providing a hands-on Internet experience before students worked on their own oil pastel still life. It was a success with beautiful finished products and highly motivated, engaged students. Details of this lesson are described in this article.

This textbook aims to point out physical science teachers and others interested in experimentation the usefulness of the Magic Lantern, and especially of the Porte Lumiere, and a few other pieces of apparatus which can mostly be extemporized for physics instruction as well as art and other science instruction. Experiments are included. No attempt…

AN EXPERIMENT DESIGNED TO DISCOVER WHETHER THERE WERE DIFFERENCES IN LEARNING WHICH COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO DIFFERENCES IN ROOM ILLUMINATION, VIEWING ANGLE, AND DISTANCE FROM THE SCREEN AS THEY RELATED TO THE CABINET-TYPE PROJECTOR WAS PRESENTED. PARTICIPANTS WERE 721 TRAINEES AT THE GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING STATION. THE TASK CHOSEN WAS THE…

Four essentials in staging film festivals and competitions are: facilities, films, equipment, and an audience. Basic steps in getting these essentials together are outlined. Surveying available facilities first helps you gauge the scale of the festival, estimate the likely costs and receipts, and plan for the projection equipment necessary.…

Reasons for the drop in educational use of 8mm films and some suggestions for effective use of 8mm systems. Also discusses cameras and projection equipment. (LS)

Discusses the instructional medium of 8mm film and the incompatibility problem: standard 8 versus super 8, silent versus sound, cartridge versus reel-to-reel, optical sound versus magnetic sound, and the silent 8mm film loop. (AN)

The Director of the Audiovisual Department of the Toledo Public Schools outlines the program he operates. (LS)

Looks at the latest tools for trainers such as laptop computers, fold-up overhead projectors, LCD panels with built-in computers, and digital converters. Suggests that these products can make training portable by combining functions in single pieces of equipment and allowing trainers to make last-minute adjustments to their programs. (JOW)

This study investigated the impact of presentation formats on preservice teachers' ability to retain information along with their perceptions regarding subject matter and instructor's effectiveness. Participants were 79 preservice teachers in three sections of an elementary methods course. Each section received instruction using lecture and…

A report of the first study conducted by a committee of film library directors on evaluation of film. (HB)