Described is a series of four approximately one-half hour color video cassettes, each focusing on distinct issues concerned with student teaching and capable of being used independently. Principal participants were five student teachers enrolled in teacher education programs in different areas of specialization, and five veteran classroom teachers…

Describes the construction and operation of a network of entirely passive electrical components that gives a response to an electrical shock similar to an action potential. The network of resistors, capacitors, and diodes was developed to produce responses that would mimic those observed, for example, when a dark-grown pea epicotyl is shocked…

Describes the construction, function, and applications of heat pipes. Suggests using the heat pipe to teach principles related to heat transfer and gives sources for obtaining instructional kits for this purpose. (GS)

Report of a Subject-Field Meeting at the Annual Conference of the National Association of Independent Schools, February 1969.

Article developed in consultation with Mr. George Stevens, Jr., the Director of the American Film Institute.

Intended for educators who direct federally funded model projects, the booklet provides a framework for special education product development. In "Making Media Decisions," G. Richman explores procedures for selecting the most appropriate medium to carry the message of a given product. The fundamental questions are addressed: what is the…

The document describes the use of weather maps and data in teaching introductory college courses in synoptic meteorology. Students examine weather changes at three-hour intervals from data obtained from the "Monthly Summary of Local Climatological Data." Weather variables in the local summary include sky cover, air temperature, dew point, relative…

An examination of several association publications reveals a dearth of research-based periodical literature which addresses the needs of the media manager. The Division of Educational Media Management Newsletter is cited as the most directly applicable source of information for the media manager, although the articles in this publication are not…