To investigate the potentialities of teachers as evaluators of instructional materials and to develop an inclusive form to cover all of the necessary evaluative aspects of a material and its use, 16 teachers of the educable retarded participated in an institute. Four member teams played a game in which they studied materials and identified…

As part of the Army's effort to use synthetic devices to improve training, researchers evaluated a captive helicopter attached to a ground effects machine. Experimental groups received varying amounts of pre-flight practice tasks designed to develop flight skills, while control groups received no device training. Student flight performance during…

Guidelines are presented for achieving the human factors inputs to the TA (Technical Approach) in the design process. (For each Navy training device, a TA determination provides for the evolution of the necessary technology.) A method is described which allows correlation of instructional requirements with engineering design solutions. The three…

A simple check list originally designed as an evaluation tool for tapes and tape series used in language instruction. The check list includes all aspects of the tape: its contents, its reference to textual material and its overall effect. There are also eight questions for the teacher's opinions. (AMH)

The limited studies conducted thus far indicate that interactive videodisc technology can be of great help to foreign-language learning. The sophisticated technology and the potential for development of effective learning materials offer advantages over other approaches. (MSE)

Three case studies of organizations that have implemented Cuadra Associate's STAR system, an integrated multiuser hardware and software information management system, describe and evaluate the use of the system with microcomputers within a database services organization, an academic law library, and an academic health sciences library. (CLB)

The development, field testing, and evaluation of a checklist approach to selecting an integrated library automation system are described, and recommendations for using this approach are outlined. The checklist, which is divided into five main sections of catalog features and functions, is appended. (Author/CLB)

Presents the options and limitations available in microcomputer-based graphic systems. Factors that must be considered when selecting a system--resolution, color, video-compatibility, and cost--and the relationship between these factors are discussed. (MBR)

This article describes a model for implementing a microcomputer education program and identifies its common benefits. It identifies and defines key program elements: enlistment of community support, needs assessment, identification of goals and objectives, selection of appropriate materials, preparation for implementation, implementation,…

Reviews attributes of laser discs and "traditional" objections to use of audiovisual materials. Use of authoring systems as means of tailoring laser disc programs and updating aging materials is described. Flexibility and power of the Video Nova Authoring System is explained and illustrated and the SONY SMC-70 microcomputer is evaluated.…

Provides information on how video projection systems work and criteria and standards necessary for evaluating choices available. Types of television systems, telecommunications changes, and impact of television projection are discussed. A 54-item bibliography and survey of 9 systems are included. (American Library Association, 50 East Huron…

Results from this study (1) suggest ways for teachers to make decisions regarding pieces of equipment a child should be encouraged to use in order to develop a greater awareness of spatial dimensions and (2) imply that equipment could be selected on the basis of its contribution to the education of the child. (MB)

The Cornell University Office of Publications' experiences in the process of computerization are discussed, including rationale, choice of equipment, and decisions concerning the services to be offered, and the lessons learned are offered to others. (MSE)

This study compared the effectiveness of a long cane and a precane device as initial protective devices for preschool children with blindness. The precane device was found to be easier for the children to use, and it protected the children from body contact with travel obstacles better than did the long cane. (Author/DB)

This paper discusses basic strategies in providing speech information to deaf individuals via the tactile modality and describes the Tactaid II and Tactaid VII vibrotactile aids employed in the Central Institute for the Deaf Sensory Aids Study. Coding, display, and operation are described for each device. Results from previous studies with both…