Audio-visual reference sources and finding guides to identify media for classroom utilization are compiled in this list of sources at State University of New York College at Cortland libraries. Citations with annotations and library locations are included under the subject headings: (1) general sources for all media formats; (2) reviews, guides,…

An index provides media staff, library personnel, and educators with a bibliographic guide to commercially produced educational records. The computer-produced index cites over 22,000 record titles each, with a descriptive statement, filed under a curriculum-oriented subject headings. The index is divided into three principal sections: (1) subject…

Advantages and disadvantages of film as a communications medium are examined and discussed. Advantages are said to be that it appeals to several senses, is a mass medium, makes for a captive and passive audience and one which is visually oriented, arouses empathy and can take audiences to remote locations and other times. Disadvantages are that it…

The document offers a brief overview of a project that surveyed 343 chairmen of college vocational teacher education departments, persons responsible for curriculum development centers, research unit coordinators, representatives of the national network for curriculum coordination in vocational education, State school superintendents, and State…

This series of modules on utilization of instructional media materials is intended to help educators in the planning, development, and implementation phases of instruction. The goals of this package include the following objectives for the intern: a) regularly present new and pertinent material of varied media; b) coordinate media with her/his…

The purpose of this manual is to provide practical help in designing and improving educational components of family planning programs. It discusses methods and techniques which may be used to assist couples in developing positive attitudes and behavior with regard to family planning--activities which influence how they act, how they feel, and what…

Media for instruction can be characterized as big (expensive) or little (inexpensive), but research evidence suggests that whether a student learns more from one medium than another depends at least as much on how the medium is used as on what medium is used. Thus, this report discusses not only example programs and their results, but also…

The most common multimedia teaching aids are discussed in the context of machine shop instruction. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are also presented. (Author)

Major efforts should be made to foster an appreciation of research evidence to support evaluative judgments and to apply theoretical concepts from educational psychology and instructional media. With such efforts a more "scientific" evaluation of learning resources could be developed. (Author)

Part two of an article discussing the selection and use of instructional materials for teaching the metric system to both children and adults. (JH)

Careful analysis of the instructional materials available for the mainstreamed student is necessary for effective teaching. A checklist for such analysis considers: appropriate objectives; readability; interest level; method of presentation; prerequisites; format; task length, number, and difficulty; criterion level for success; and…

Considerations in the selection and use of a video document for classroom language instruction are outlined and a variety of activities using videos are suggested. (MSE)

Various approaches to developing and implementing economics curricula are explored, including positive and normative economics, teacher-developed informal curriculum, district-developed formal curriculum, "outside" curriculum, the infusion approach, or as a separate course. It is suggested that a "blend" of the alternatives may optimize the…

Five guidelines are presented for selecting educational courseware. Student behavioral objectives should be stated. Motivational and informative feedback should be provided. The type of student control should be appropriate to the learner and the task. The content should be accurate, and the pedagogical approach should be acceptable to the school…