The author provides a brief technical description of an apparatus designed to help understand the process of thinking, and discusses several educational applications and implications of the apparatus. (AK)

Cassette players have advantages over radio receivers in literacy programs in developing areas. They are reasonable in price and can be mass-produced; they are flexible; they can be replayed again and again; they are reusable; and they can be used to record the immediate reaction of a class. (PT)

Ways that instructional materials for elementary school students can be taken from room to room or from school to home are described. Ideas include mesh carryall bags, knapsacks, and paper carriers. (CJ)

Argues than an important key to any educational institution's successful management of media equipment is the maintenance of a record of inventory. Suggests how such an inventory can be prepared and what information it should contain. (FL)

Instructing the physically handicapped technical education student in the use of adaptive equipment (AE), such as Braille computers, involves four steps: keeping a current file of access to AE, insuring proper education in the use of AE, encouraging student creativity, and evaluating the equipment to recommend changes and adaptations. (CT)

Describes a way to construct from aluminum foil and a tin can a detector of ionizing radiation in the environment. (Author/SA)

Suggests several general considerations to keep in mind when selecting play equipment. (MP)

For availability see EC 091 173. Described are communication aids and equipment for the physically or severely handicapped individual with non-verbal problems, including devices in the following categories: communication boards, electronic boards, a slide system, and typewriters. (IM)

An article about play structure manufacturers includes a table which lists age range, guarantees, help available for planning installation, time needed for ordering, method of installation, and other information. Names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers are included. (DG)

Recommends the use of microfiche readers to enlarge imagery transparencies for mapping or tracing of images. The reader permits close viewing so the apparent resolution of the enlarged image is superior to that obtained with overhead or slide projectors. Additionally, the reader is compact and easily used at individual work stations. (LS)