A study by American Telephone and Telegraph investigated the use of standard Bell equipment in meeting the needs of the disabled for telephone service. Results revealed that all disabled persons who are able to communicate orally can initiate and terminate a call and carry on a conversation when the correct types of equipment are found, especially…

The training analyst must be able to specify training media requirements during the early stages of weapon systems development. Also, training specialists frequently need to make training media selections for center or base level courses. This report provides such personnel with information to assist them in the development of training equipment…

The value of the video tape recorder (VTR) for speech courses was assessed by Purdue University's Department of Communication through student responses to a questionnaire on VTR feedback and the Department's teaching staff responses to a questionnaire on the VTR as an instructional aid. This report describes the equipment, how it was used, and…

A 1971 study recommended installing an electronic security system at the University of Pennsylvania library. A comparison of pre- and postinstallation estimated loss rates is given. A costs/benefits analysis based on the new estimated loss rates and factors affecting loss rate estimates are discussed. ( Author/JAB)

Reviews developments in electron spectroscopy, x-ray spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance instrumentation. (SL)

Reviews instruments available for photographing and recording heat flow and temperatures in objects. (SL)

Describes an oscillating electroscope, an apparatus to verify the time interval between successive events in nuclear decay, and electronic circuits that are the analog of consecutive reactions. (SL)

Describes the INFOTRAC and LEGALTRAC systems, which provide general and legal bibliographic databases stored on videodisk and accessed by microcomputer. The discussion of the system includes performance of the various hardware components, the assembly process involved, and online searching experiences. (CLB)

Considerations for faculty to make in choosing appropriate computer dealers, hardware, and software are outlined, with specific information given about system types, capabilities, compatibility, costs, and selection criteria for each. A brief reading list is included. (MSE)

Lists seven steps to help in making sound decisions when purchasing educational tutorial software. They include considering all possible options; ordering software on an approval basis; running programs from start to finish many times, focusing on a different aspect each time; and completing the software evaluation form that is provided. (MBR)

A test was conducted with Japanese students learning English as a second language to determine the most effective language laboratory system. Three systems, two types of instant playback systems and one long delay playback, were compared. The instant playback methods facilitate learning more effectively than long-delay playback. (CHK)

A satellite seminar on large-scale food production equipment discusses ways child nutrition personnel can maximize use of existing equipment, considers research related to use of existing equipment, explains plan reviews for equipment selection and purchase, and explores new equipment options. Examples illustrate use of planning or modernizing…

Two questionnaires (169 items for the 94 users of the aid, 88 for the 21 trainers) were employed to evaluate the ultrasonic binaural sensory aid for the blind, a mobility and orientation device. (Author)

All hearing aids worn by 113 children in the first five grade levels of the Kansas School for the Deaf were evaluated by means of a visual inspection and listening test. (Author)