An inexpensive, creative learning environment is described. Supplies, method of assembly, experiences to be encountered in its use and additional value for its use are described. (EB)

Describes an analog computer which serves as a visual aid that calculates the amounts of all substances in an equilibrium mixture as well as during the reaction. (MLH)

Describes ways that orbiting satellites carrying amateur radios can be used in the classroom at various grade levels to supplement physics, mathematics, electronics, and social science curricula. (MLH)

Discusses at what point during foreign language instruction the use of visual aids is most pedagogically meaningful and technically efficient. Compares traditional instructional media with more contemporary and/or technical visual ones such as overhead, slide and film projection and comics. (Text is in German.) (TL)

Advocates the use of elementary science materials in teaching three-dimensional geology concepts. Elementary science materials from six sources are analyzed for uses in geological considerations. (CP)

Describes three dialog programs which have been used in introductory astronomy classes. The magnitude system, Kepler's third law, and the scientific method are the program topics. (CP)

Explains an error analysis procedure using the computer which requires no previous student experience with the computer. (CP)

This study compared the effectiveness of three instructional methods: publications, lecture with filmstrips, and lecture plus fieldwork, on the acquisition of cognitive objectives. Subjects were junior high 4-H members studying tree planting. Post-test results indicated no significant difference among methods (52 references). (SJL)

Describes a prototype electronic device that may be used in the classroom or in the laboratory to display pedagogical models and student articulations of target language sounds simultaneously. (Author/AM)

Subjects who read about the legislative process in Oklahoma demonstrated slightly better factual recall of the material than subjects who saw a film version of the same material. (GW)

Discusses the impact of electronic media, such as television, and video recordings on schools and education. The advantages of television serials such as Sesame Street, and how the electronic media can facilitate continuing education are also discussed. (HM)

This paper describes a method of providing additional and supportive practice time and cultural entertainment programs to the student by means of a service of a campus FM radio station. (Author/NCR)

This article describes a series of videotapes on German grammar developed for beginning students. (Author/NCR)

In order to prevail as viable instruments for learning in this day of close scrutiny and increased demands, textbooks must improve to meet society's expectations and educational trends. After discussing alternatives to textbooks and criticism of how textbooks are written, considers nine educational principles that textbooks can be expected to…