Sections of this article deal with (1) the first quarter of a beginning mechanics course, (2) development of computer based learning materials in other parts of physics, (3) production strategies, and (4) the future of computer based learning in physics and other areas. (Author/CMV)

Outlines a project in which elementary or secondary students plan and produce an imaginary television program. The activity is intended both to educate students about television and to improve their language skills. (SJL)

Analyzes the use of physical and imagined space and time in three plays. Describes how these features interact, assume dramatic force, and augment the tension, irony, and meaning of the play. The plays used are Chekhov's "The Three Sisters," Moliere's "Tartuffe," and Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead." (JMF)

Outlines procedures followed by seventh- and eighth-grade journalism students at the military dependent school at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, South Carolina, in publishing an award-winning newspaper. (GT)

Describes how video equipment is used by the Department of Chemistry at Queen Elizabeth College, including different types of programs and production techniques, and discusses the relationship between instructor and program producer in an academic environment. (Author/CMV)

Cedar Lakes Craft Center in West Virginia is helping students learn new design, production, and marketing techniques. The year-round program at a state camp and conference center offers weekend and week-long workshops in arts and crafts for the professional artist and the hobbyist. (JOW)

Reports on three types of separation techniques used by networks to assist children in distinguishing between programs and commercials. Results indicate that children were unable to make effective program/commercial distinctions on the basis of any of the network separators. (PD)

Discusses five areas to be dealt with in producing a high school literary magazine: organization, funding, manuscript solicitation, editing, and production. (GT)

Offers suggestions and advice on seven aspects of school newspapers: sports coverage, editorials, photography, references, publication design, depth stories, and staff training.

Explains how to transfer graphics from paper into multimedia productions through scanning. Discusses uses of scanning in business, government and education; how the scanner works; types of scanners; and general facts about them. Presents tips for effective scanning from professionals, including general maintenance advice. (AEF)

Opines that the study of video production is important in better understanding the aural/visual aspects of television, especially since television production is undergoing a digital revolution. Assesses the impact of new technologies by examining a "cutting-edge" program, "American Gothic." Finds that digital technology offers…

Proposes a "scene festival" to get students interested in doing Shakespeare. Suggests that middle school students are best suited for such a project. Discusses the different types of festivals, how to get ready, how to choose a play and scenes, how to prepare and cast scenes, how to proceed with staging, and how to create promptbooks.…

Describes production of a 10-minute videotape for freshman library instruction at Brigham Young University. Positive response by English instructors, librarians, and students is reported. (MES)

From a didactic point of view, it is both possible and desirable to prepare video programs for foreign language teaching more carefully than is currently being done. Several theoretical elements of video production are essential to the best possible exploitation of the medium for foreign language instruction. (Author/CB)