This project was designed to develop, pilot, and implement the multi-sensory tutorial approach in the nursing program at St. Mary's Junior College. Existing literature, media, and media centers were surveyed to identify current uses of multi-sensory tutorial materials. Workbooks were written and equipment selection and media production begun in…

Two different uses of interactive graphics in computer-assisted instruction are described. Interactive graphics may be used as substitutes for physical devices and operations. An example is simulation of operating on man/machine interfaces, substituting interactive graphics for controls, indicators, and indications. Interactive graphics may also…

An experiment was conducted in a preservice teacher education course in materials for teaching at the East Tennessee State University to determine whether or not students would gain more cognitive information while developing psychomotor skills when using self-instructional techniques as compared with those students using a traditional…

A cooperative study, sponsored by Atlantic City and Cape May County, New Jersey, investigated the prospects for extending library services throughout the seashore resort/rural areas with the use of cable television. A review of the evolution of cable TV, CATV, two-way television and the interactive cable concluded that the equipment and technology…

A summary is provided of the proceedings of the 19th Lake Okoboji Educational Media Leadership Conference. The first section of the report presents a transcript of the conference's keynote address, which deals with projections, probes and problems of instructional technology in the future. Brief reviews of each of the general sessions are next…

This biology course is especially recommended for students interested in a vocation in nursing, medical technology, dental hygiene or other para-medical areas. In part, it is considered a second course in biology. The course includes an intensive in-depth study of the respiratory structures, nerve and chemical control of breathing, gas exchange,…

This is an in-depth course of study of the historical attempts to explain the evolutionary process and of recent developments pertinent to the study of biomedical evolution. Topics included in the module are: (1) ancient concepts of the evolutionary process; (2) various aspects of Lamarckism, Darwinism and neo-Darwinism, including substantiating…

The use of hard data and software equipment in an introductory comparative politics and/or international relations course provides a change from a standard lecture course. Through the use of data and machines, theoretical/conceptual frameworks can be experientially assimilated, taking on greater significance in the learning process. For example,…

A task force of librarians and audiovisual specialists produced this set of nonprint media guidelines. It is aimed at resolving the differences among the several guidelines currently available for the cataloging of nonprint materials and at establishing a media code suitable for both manual and automated systems. Rather than being tailored to the…

The principles for use of the insurance, mercantile, and Lester-Hill simulation techniques in a program of office education are provided in this document. Guidelines for the development and use of such techniques in the classroom are suggested. The chapters outline the basic philosophy of student and business needs, curricular implications,…

This resource guide was developed to provide a record of the resources available to school media centers in their effort to support career education at the senior high school level. Included with descriptive overviews are listings of: (1) devices for individualized instruction, (2) simulations and instructional games, (3) guidance kits, (4)…

This guide was developed to provide a record of the current resources available for school media centers as they seek to support career education in the elementary grades. Included with complete descriptions are announcements of: (1) kits for classrooms, (2) a variety of basic learning materials, (3) instructional equipment for use in teaching…

The manual consists of a systematically designed process for implementation of a 3 to 5 day media production workshop for inservice and preservice teachers of the deaf. Included are the following components: goals and program objectives, a schedule of workshops for the 1972-1973 school year, an address list of teacher preparation programs for the…

The "Education for American Indians" series consists of: (1) An Expository Essay; (2) A Book of Readings; (3) A Student Workbook; (4) Teacher's Edition of Student Workbook; and (5) Summary Report. This publication is a unit for secondary level students on the effects of guided inquiry and expository materials on cognitive learning, retention, and…

A two year institute sought to prepare educational media specialists who would be experts in instructional development. As such, they would be able to: 1) apply systems analysis techniques to instructional problems; 2) evaluate and use instructional media; 3) design graphic instructional media; 4) evaluate teaching strategies and instructional…