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Download full textBruya, Lawrence D., Ed.; Langerdorfer, Stephen J., Ed. – 1988
The articles in this monograph reflect the findings of a national survey that assessed the condition and needs of elementary school playground equipment. The following articles are presented: (1) "The Committee on Play and Its Mission" (D. Thompson); (2) "The National Survey of Elementary School Playground Equipment" (L. Bowers); (3) "Results of…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Elementary Education, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance
Maring, Gerald H. – 1985
Designed for use in helping parents to become familiar with their children's microcomputer needs, this guide addresses two important questions: whether parents should provide a computer in the home to assist children in their reading development, and which computer they should purchase. The answer to the first question is a simple yes, but the…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Decision Making, Equipment Evaluation, Family Environment
Keiser, Hugh M. – Progressive Architecture, 1974
In attempting to select an open plan furniture system for a client, architects compiled data on available systems, then set up a test area where the systems could be used and evaluated by the personnel. (Author)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Equipment Evaluation, Furniture, Interior Design
Rutherford, George W., Jr. – 1979
This report provides an overview of public playground equipment injuries, identifies risks associated with different types of equipment and surfaces, and examines the possible effects of approaches to reducing these injuries. Findings include the following: (1) falls are the most common type of playground equipment accident, (2) the proportion of…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Design Requirements, Equipment Evaluation
WIENS, JACOB H. – 1966
THE COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF PRESENTLY AVAILABLE VIDEO TAPE MACHINES IS REPORTED, FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS PLANNING TO USE SUCH EQUIPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. TESTS WERE CONDUCTED AT THE WIENS ELECTRONIC LABORATORIES. MACHINE BRANDS TESTED WERE AMPEX, CONCORD, MACHTRONICS, PRECISION, RCA, SONY, AND WOLLENSAK. A DETAILED…
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Educational Equipment, Educational Television, Equipment Evaluation
SMITH, PHILIP D., JR. – 1964
IN ORDER TO INFORM ADMINISTRATORS AND PURCHASING AGENTS OF THE MINIMAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SIMPLE, YET EFFECTIVE INSTALLATION OF A QUALITY LANGUAGE LABORATORY, THIS GUIDE OFFERS BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT COSTS, GENERAL AND FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS, BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS, AND REPAIR SERVICES. THE TEACHER CONSOLE AND STUDENT POSITIONS IN THE…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Electronic Classrooms, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Standards
Summerville, D.G. – School Mangagement, 1966
An expert tells what kind of furniture you need for the different rooms in your schools. Suggestions are made separately for both elementary and secondary classrooms emphasizing consideration for the student. General considerations are listed regarding durability, floor protection, storage, chair leg finish, wooden vs. fiberglass, size, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Furniture, Dining Facilities, Elementary Schools, Equipment
Parker, Edward L. – 1975
A research study was conducted to determine the feasibility and desirability of developing generalized training equipment for use in avionic systems maintenance training. The study consisted of a group of survey and analytic tasks to provide useful guidance to serve the needs of the Naval Aviation community in future years. The study had four…
Descriptors: Aviation Mechanics, Aviation Technology, Design Requirements, Equipment
Cohen, Monroe D., Ed. – 1976
An illustrated resource guide is organized in three main sections. The first, containing articles on criteria for selecting materials, sets a philosophical base for making desirable choices. The second presents two types of listings: (1) a comprehensive overview, and (2) suggested materials for specific numbers of children within given…
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Standards
Crouse, William H.; Anglin, Donald L. – Technical Education News, 1978
The authors discuss the importance of proper motor vehicle inspection, the controversy about the effectiveness of inspection programs, and the topics that a motor vehicle inspection course should cover. (MF)
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Educational Needs, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance
Peer reviewedChemical and Engineering News, 1978
Describes increased sophistication in instrument spectrophotometry. (SL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, College Science, Engineering Education, Equipment
Peer reviewedChemical and Engineering News, 1978
Reviews developments in the field of thermal analysis instrumentation. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Energy Conservation, Engineering Education, Equipment Evaluation
Peer reviewedGottlieb, Herbert H., Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1978
Provides an evaluation of the Macbeth Student Spectrophotometer (MSS-100) and describes the use of Slinky toys to demonstrate harmonic motion. (SL)
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Instruction
Peer reviewedFlexer, Carol; And Others – Volta Review, 1987
Word and sentence recognition scores were used to compare the effectiveness of a typical FM assistive listening device, an inexpensive hardwire unit, and the personal hearing aids of 10 moderately hearing-impaired college students. The FM unit performed significantly better. Moreover, the sheltered classroom listening experience promoted wider use…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), College Students, Equipment Evaluation, Hearing Aids
Peer reviewedJournal of Educational Techniques and Technologies, 1987
The third in a series of the Journal of Educational Techniques and Technologies surveys showcasing state-of-the-art learning laboratory systems. Distributor and end users of this system answer questions about its features and use. Distributor responses are in interview form; end users' responses are in tabular form. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Language Laboratories, Participant Satisfaction
