Comments at a meeting of the Commission on Instructional Technology with the Educational Media Council (New York City, May 10, 1969).

One of the principal values of audiovisual materials is that they permit the teacher to depart from verbal and printed symbolism, and at the same time to provide a wider real or vicarious experience for pupils. This booklet is designed to aid the teacher in using audiovisual material effectively. It covers visual displays, non-projected materials,…

Dial access in education has been found to provide useful instructional experiences, but it is not useful in all conditions for all purposes. Circumstances in which dial access retrieval systems might be effective as part of an instructional program can be identified by examining special features of such systems: the types of audio and visual…

Educational games have received increasing attention as one teaching technique for individualizing instruction. The use of games for education was borrowed from the business community, which in turn had borrowed the idea from the military. Educational games include several distinct types--simulations, role playing, games and simulation games. Two…

Training devices should be designed to provide efficient learning conditions, especially guided practice and prompt feedback. These devices can be more useful than their operational equipment counterparts because they facilitate the focusing of learner attention on particular components of a total operation, they make operations visible for study,…

A complete subject/title index for all last year's articles and columns for Educational & Industrial Television. (HB)

A discussion of what the standard program clearances are and what uses they cover. (Author/HB)

Educational telecommunications and information systems are in various stages of coming into being. Several systems of various types are described, including computer-managed instruction systems, computerized vocational guidance systems, two-way interactive cable systems, educational information systems and videotaping for guidance. (Author)

A discussion of the basic application of copyright law to educational uses of media. (HB)

Author provides some thorough guidelines for using the Kodak Ektagraphic Visualmaker. (HB)

This guide provides teaching suggestions, discussion questions, and a sypnosis of Captains Courageous, as well as a listing of related books and films for the ABC-TV broadcast of Kipling's Story. (Author/STS)

Techniques and advantages of using the flannel board as a communication device. Procedures are described for constructing visuals for flannel board manipulation from high contrast film. (STS)