Practical suggestions for designing district level media in-service education. (Author)

Describes a chemistry filmstrip program, available to students as a supplementary study aid; it involves the use of a multi-slide format with four frames per 35mm frame, a hand-held plastic viewer-magnifier, and printed explanations of the visuals. (MLH)

Experienced teachers enrolled in an educational technology certificate course at the Universiti Sains Malaysia took charge of classroom instruction while the teacher managed the instructional process. Postcourse evaluations indicated that the 64 teacher/students preferred learner-centered and collaborative teaching and that it helped them learn…

Provides a comprehensive bibliography on the preservation of educational films and other educational media formats. Lists significant Web meta-sites then lists resources under the subject headings of film preservation, including standards and consortia; film archives; and legal issues, including copyright. (Author/LRW)

Elaborates on techniques used to obtain and maintain computer equipment. Suggestions include: conduct a needs assessment, improve staff communication, have written guidelines, be cost conscious, inspire student assistants, manage time effectively, keep accurate use records, practice hands-on management, and keep informed of current developments.…

This article reports results of a study whose purpose was to design, implement, and evaluate the effects of a cardiovascular screening and educational training program aimed at reducing heart disease risk factors of corrections personnel (N=88). (IAH)

Summarizes a framework for analyzing educational media in terms of how well multimedia systems support the teaching-learning process. Relates four types of media to different "modes" of learning: (1) discussion; (2) interactive media; (3) adaptive media; and (4) reflection. Concludes that multimedia can support student-guided learning. (JMV)

Presents two reviews of "The Evolution of American Educational Technology" (Paul Saettler), a detailed history of educational technology that is organized chronologically into particular movements. Saettler's responses to the critiques are also included. (SLW)

Presents profiles of two leaders in the field of educational media and technology: Carolyn Guss and Mendel Sherman, both retired professors from Indiana University's program in Information Systems Technology. (KRN)

Discusses instructional media and media selection principles that focus on solutions to learning problems. Three steps are described: (1) setting the learning objective, (2) choosing the best instructional technique, and (3) performance evaluation and feedback. Discussion explains four types of media classified by how they react to student…

Describes multimedia boxes and how they can be used in classrooms. Suggests ways teachers might begin a multimedia box and different ideas for using it. (HB)

Describes the Shakespeare Project, a multimedia system on HyperCard with a two-screen workstation linking a Macintosh, videodisc player, and video monitor. States that this project brings theater to students as a serious object of study. (MG)

Discussion of new educational media focuses on the choices teachers make in using new educational technology. Discusses integrating technology into the classroom, practical applications, the role of teachers, digitization, and future possibilities. (LRW)

Summarizes the developments in educational media in Slovenia as it prepares for the twenty-first century. Describes the Computer Literacy program, which was initiated by the government to help in the introduction and use of modern media and information technology in the educational process. (Author/LRW)

Describes how graduate students at Regent University have experimented with the entertainment-education strategy to produce pro-social films and videos. Begins with a history of how the concept of entertainment-education evolved in popular films/videos; discusses examples of such films/videos. Analyzes a collection of short film/video productions…