Consists of a series of reviews of different kinds of films that are considered appropriate for instructional needs. (RK)

A new way to personalize library orientation and develop library skills using a media kit consisting of three cassette tape recordings and a workbook developed at Oklahoma Christian College is described. Selection of the equipment used is also discussed. (Author/KE)

Factors to consider in selecting a microcomputer are listed with characteristics of microcomputers at three price ranges. (MNS)

The article discusses the evaluation of classroom materials for gifted children, and a one-page measure, "The Guide for Evaluating Instructional Materials for Gifted Children"' is given. (SW)

The choice of appropriate instructional material is crucial to effective teaching. Selecting materials is an integral part of the instructional plan. (JOW)

Synthesizes information on selecting, adapting, or developing materials across varying continuing education settings. (JOW)

An analytic review of instructional materials purporting to teach social skills to handicapped children is presented. Social targets, peer social interaction, peers as training agents, and the inclusion of elements of systematic instruction are the focal points of the review. (Author)

The article discusses one approach to the systematic withdrawal of instructional materials from a collection held by a Special Education Instructional Materials Center. Included in the discussion is a description of the planning phase, orientation and training, criteria for withdrawal, personnel considerations, and implementation strategies.…

Videotape packages that allow for teacher intervention and interaction have been effective with severely handicapped students in terms of basic social skills and visual motor tracking skills, suggesting that microcomputers and other "high tech" approaches may not always be the best answer for severely impaired students. (CL)

The Educational Media Production Project for the Hearing Impaired (EMPPHI) is involved in the adaptation and development of instructional materials for hearing impaired students in the areas of concept development and decision making skills. Four products were selected for adaptation and two for development in each of two successive years. (Author)

Presents the results of a survey undertaken to identify journals in the health sciences which review audiovisual materials. Two tables are included: the first summarizes information on the types of materials reviewed by particular journals, and the second lists the journals surveyed and their responses. Five references are listed. (JL)

Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of videodisc compared to other media, cost compared to other hardware/software costs, and the cost effectiveness of using videodisc in training. (JOW)

Short descriptions of "Instructor's" choices for the top 20 instructional films of 1980 for elementary and junior high grades. (SJL)

Discusses several documents in the ERIC system that deal with the problems teachers face when trying to respond to the issue of television's impact on education and with ways that they can use television to students' educational advantage. (HTH)

Economic and social factors such as budgets, availability, and current fashion can cause both manufacturers and users of instructional technology to make irrational choices about use of audiovisual media. Common circumstances surrounding both rational and irrational selections are outlined and discussed. (MSE)