Services provided by custom laboratories to improve training materials productions are described and discussed: photographic (slides, filmstrips, films), electronic media (video, audio), print media, duplicating, and reformatting. (MF)

Results of a study indicated that video presentations can be an effective aid for English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) instruction. (DD)

This report of the sixth annual study of employment trends for the graduates of media programs is based on data from 13 schools. Results indicate that a new trend may be developing, with business and industry emerging as a viable placement category. (CMV)

Describes evaluation methods currently in use by the BBC's advisory councils and by external researchers in collaboration with them. (BR)

This paper reports on the use of a broad ranging questionnaire in an undergratue marriage class. Since being developed in 1975, the questionnaire has been administered in class during the first week of each semester and the findings integrated into lectures and discussions of most major topics throughout the course. (Author)

Discusses the use of an analog computer oscilloscope to illustrate the transition from underdamped to overdamped for the simple harmonic oscillator, the maximum range for a projectile, and the behavior of charged particles in crossed electric and magnetic fields. (MLH)

Describes a simple water channel, for use with an overhead projector. It is run from a water tap and may be used for flow visualization experiments, including the effect of streamlining and elementary building aerodynamics. (MLH)

Gives practical suggestions for producing a creative multimedia show; discusses equipment, ideas, soundtrack, slides, movies, and screens. (KS)

Suggestions are offered to English teachers for drawing maps, objects, man, and animals to tell blackboard stories. Illustrations are provided. (SW)

Explores the relationship between language and the intellectual discipline of political science, and explains how political dictionaries can be used effectively as teaching tools. Includes a selected, annotated bibliography of 14 contemporary political dictionaries. (Author/AV)

An extensive bibliography originally prepared for a course in media and communications. It includes addresses of Canadian distributors and is arranged according to the following headings: elementary, intermediate, advanced and professional levels. Each film title has a brief annotation. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

This article discusses the educational benefits of involving young children in the media arts and presents suggestions for using still cameras, movie cameras, audio tape recorders, and video tape recorders. (SB)

Describes a computer-based homework grading system that accepts a constructed response by the student, multiple attempts, generation of new data for each student, records of performance, and provision of some feedback about answers. (Author/CP)

Explains the laboratory techniques and equipment necessary for the demonstrations. (CP)

Constructing a miniature city motivates students to participate in a variety of learning experiences. (RL)