This annotated list of almost 75 free periodicals is designed to enrich the curriculum for junior and senior high schools, and to serve as a resource for teachers and librarians. Information is given on content, format, frequency per year, and value to student and teacher. (Author/JK)

Describes the construction of an inexpensive visual aid to be used for explaining the dynamics of gases. (CP)

Cautions that the chief value of programmed instruction is in drills and reviews. Then describes the development of a program in the use of the simple present and the present progressive, with special attention to its structure, teaching aids and the functions of sketches and tests. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Cartoons can be a stimulating and motivational force in the language classroom and, used effectively, can become an indispensible tool in the acquisition of language and culture. (Author/DB)

An excerpt is given of a document prepared for the Project EXTEND Information Exchange listing inexpensive reference materials and periodicals on use of computing in teaching and learning activities. (RM)

Describes a series of activities which will demonstrate electrostatic phenomena. (CP)

Columbus Ohio's unorthodox experiment in the fact of winter fuel shortages offers some highly persuasive lessons for long-term school reform. (Author)

Provides instructions for making slides of students' assignments to be used as a basis for discussion of newswriting techniques. (KS)

Discusses significant differences between face-to-face and distance education, considering the characteristics of students in each type of class. Examines the issues of the transfer of content, how content should be structured, what media are used, how the individual needs and motivation should be handled, and the role of evaluation. (GEA)

This overview of aesthetics and aesthetic education covers definitions and approaches to aesthetic education; discusses two notable ways educational technologists can influence aesthetics in learning situations with use of visuals and music; and lists strategies educational media producers can incorporate in productions to enhance aesthetic…

Describes a regional forum on "distance learning" (including telephone, radio or television, and downloading computer software from a central location) that was sponsored by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory. (TE)

Maintains that simulation games in social studies education are successful because they combine factual content, skills development, and experience in decision making. The five simulations described are Explorers I, River City, Boxcars, The Union Divides, and Starpower. (Author/DB)

The study investigated the effects of exposure to computer-assisted testing (CAT) as an effective instructional method and its effects on attitudes toward computer-assisted instruction (CAI). Results indicated that subjects exposed to CAT had significantly more favorable attitudes toward CAI than subjects not exposed to CAT. (Author)

Discusses the planning, preparing, assessing, and evaluation of language laboratory technology and pedagogy. (AM)

Classroom games involving choices of nutritious foods can develop a child's concept of good eating habits. (JD)