Suggestions are made on establishing a multicultural media collection. A model for media collections, selection guidelines, and sources of materials are included. (JD)

Describes the origin and development of the NICEM (National Information Center for Educational Media) database and provides current information on bibliographic elements in the database entries, searchable indexes, searching, and search aids. Sample citations from NICEM subfiles are included. (JD)

The paper identifies theoretical constructs and shows their application from 1955-1980 in media developments for teaching hearing impaired students. Changes are traced to such events as technological developments, social forces, and the advent of new theories, including behaviorism. (CL)

Suggestions are offered through a question and answer format for teaching about the holocaust. (MM)

Reports a study of the affective impact of class size on students in a course on the utilization of educational media at the Universtiy of Maryland. Research on class size is reported. No difference in student attitude was found between large and small classes. (RAO)

A variation of bingo is described as a game for improving bowling skills. (JMF)

The use of audiovisual and other nonprint media provides a valuable supplement to traditional physical education. (LH)

A management philosophy goal oriented to the facilitation of learning in a media program is presented. (Author/KP)

Black and white television is adequate for educational purposes. Color has an advantage over black and white in that it creates more emotional involvement, but only when the material to be taught is highly visual in both content and presentation. (LS)

An inservice training program encouraging the use of audiovisual instruction by special education teachers is described through two case study examples.

Argues that the lack of success of educational broadcasting in some developing nations is due to its inflexibility. Correspondence study through tape distribution centers is discussed as a means to increase flexibility. The innovator in education is urged to listen to user complaints, rather than dismiss them as conservatism. (BD)

Discusses literature available on CD-ROMs, including children's literature, beginning writer packages, literary CD-ROMs, and literary companions. Asserts that the multimedia aspects of CD-ROM technology facilitate depth of understanding of the literature. Includes a sidebar with CD-ROM publisher contact information. (JKP)

Discusses the influence of James Finn on the curriculum of instructional technology, including a connection with related disciplines, expansion of the literature, the introduction of new courses dealing with new technologies, the importance of media and machines, and the impact of technology on educational institutions. (LRW)

Presents a fictional mystery scenario that addresses issues concerning instructional technologists and the debate surrounding media and methods. (LRW)

Describes the DACUM (Developing A CurriculUM) process and how it is used at Universal Technical Institute to determine what types of training aids to produce. Indicates that examining the employment needs of industry and educational needs of students enhances programs and promotes development of innovative aids. (JOW)