Two measures to aid in the evaluation of instructional materials for use by either gifted children or their teachers are described. (DB)

Examines the characteristics of Languages for Special Purposes and some of the problems involved in the teaching of these languages. (AM)

Describes Readers Theatre and presents procedures for implementing it. Recommends 24 books for Readers Theatre. Concludes that Readers Theatre can play a constructive role in language arts programs. Notes how it actively engages children in literature and drama, stimulates intrinsic motivation for reading and writing, and facilitates development…

Discusses a project which explored more appropriate technological options for distance education with Maori than printed study guides and the Internet. Describes the theoretical base that underpins the project; develops a model for working cross-culturally in distance education; and provides a rationale for the use of an "intermediate"…

Uses factor analysis to compare the surveillance role and communication utility of television and newspapers. Finds much variance explained by these two uses. Finds those who seek hard news on television also seek hard news in newspapers. (RS)

Describes and discusses an instructional systems media selection model based on training effectiveness and cost effectiveness prediction techniques that were developed to support the U.S. Navy's training programs. Highlights include instructional delivery systems (IDS); decision making; trainee characteristics; training requirements analysis; an…

Explains the methods used in selecting and transferring materials for the Cambridge Experimental Videodisc Project on the Nagas of Assam, India. The selection and editing of black and white photographs, moving film, photographs of objects, paintings, maps, and sound is described, and ways in which materials were transferred to videotape are…

Examined are the effects of guides, booklets, and signs for use on a nature trail. Considers the effects of language, educational background, age, interest, and sex on media format. Suggests that guides are more effective, though more costly than other media formats. (CW)

Examines the visualization of poetry through television. Describes how the television series, "Voices and Visions," uses a popular form of communication to expand the audience for poetry. Views television documentaries as a means of generating enough interest among viewers to draw them to books of poetry. (KO)

A discussion of computer software evaluation for second-language instruction concludes that it is important to match the purpose of the software with the teacher's goals, have good instructions, receive clear and appropriate feedback, and promote productive interaction with the student. (11 references) (MSE)

Describes the development of interactive video technology and discusses its use for instruction and training. Topics addressed include individual learning; the use of interactive video compared to other media; use with broadcast television; and the element of time, including charges for videoconferencing for businesses. (nine references) (LRW)

On the topic of agricultural education programs in middle/junior high schools, nine articles address developing self-concept, selecting materials, the benefits of agriscience contests, adopting new curricula, the role of Future Farmers of America in the development of adolescents, teaming science and agriculture, and the rationale for middle…

The problems and value of television as instructional material for the second-language classroom are discussed, and a new videocassette series produced by the journal "Francais dans le Monde" is described. Criteria for topic and segment selection are outlined, and suggestions are made for classroom use. (MSE)

Compares the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of electronic performance support tools and systems to a traditional instructional systems design model. Topics discussed include indeterminate outcomes; rapid prototyping; front end analysis; intervention strategies; sequencing; user control; media selection; formative evaluation; and…

It is suggested that in the study of literature it may be as instructive to look carefully at what is excluded from the conventional syllabus as to study what is in the textbooks. A poem by Andre Breton is used as an illustration. (MSE)