The importance of being able to communicate in the metric system is emphasized. Specific suggestions for learning the metric system efficiently are given: use metric measurements whenever possible, limit converting and check all printed materials against official metric information. Suggestions for selection and use of teaching aids are included.…

The SUM (Single-Unit Module) Project is being conducted at the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at San Francisco State University to explore what would happen to students, faculty, and the administration of the University, if students were presented with a quasi-programmed set of instructional materials and allowed to proceed entirely at…

A discussion of the elements of aestheticly pleasing and effective instructional materials. (HB)

A discussion of the basic structure of the behavioral audio-visual production which consists of objectives analysis, approach determination, technical production, fulfillment evaluation, program refinement, implementation, and follow-up. (Author)

A procedure is described for using xerox machines to make 35 mm slides for instructional purposes. (JP)

A guide to methods for selection and utilization of commercially available or self-produced media-related educational materials in the behavioral sciences includes lists of catalogs and reviews, outstanding films, and slide series. (Author/KM)

A report on the important characteristics of instructional technologists which include (1) a belief in empirical evidence as a source of truth and a preferred basis for action; (2) familiarity with theory that relates learning experiences to learning outcomes; and (3) a set of intellectual skills that includes techniques for analyzing and…

SIMALU is the acronym for self-instructional media-assisted learning unit. Author tells how SIMALU was used to successfully teach a basic electronics course to a group of students without the use of a special facility, and without excessive demands on the instructor's time. (Author)

A report from the 19th Lake Okoboji Educational Media Leadership Conference held in August, 1973, at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, Lake Okoboji, Iowa. (HB)

A brief description of how aerial photos can be used in the teaching of geography in the elementary grades. (HB)

A report on the evaluation of Malasia's educational television programing, looking in detail at audience, technical aspects and program content. (HB)

A system for the storage and retrieval of graphics-supported narrative presentations, such as blackboard lectures, is described and preliminary cost estimates are provided. (5 references) (Author)

A how-to-do-it article for teacher developed audiovisual materials. (HB)

A brief discussion of how New Trier Township Television, in Winnetka, Illinois, dubbed thirty-five future oriented films for classroom use. (HB)