The revised second edition has been expanded and updated. The first section examines six common questions: 1) selecting the medium, 2) selecting the vendor, 3) standardization in the industry, 4) performance standards, 5) facilities design, and 6) maintenance. The second section looks at each type of audiovisual equipment now on the market.…

The eighth annual survey conducted by the Educational Media Producers Council (EMPC) is presented, detailing the net dollar sales of educational audiovisual and other nontextual media. The survey, conducted by an independent market research firm for EMPC, includes data gathered from over 200 audiovisual producers, who range in size from divisions…

This legislative analysis of the actions of the 92nd Congress concerning consumer product safety bills, current as of March 20, 1972, presents briefly the background of Congressional investigations in this area. Describing in detail four major bills which focus on the establishment of an independent government agency regulating consumer products…

A review of the super tough high performance architectural coatings for walls that students can't damage, scuff, or scrape. (Author/MLF)

Presents a procedure useful in assessing the probability of an individual marketer profitably employing advertising to stimulate demand for products or services. (MB)

Past research on consumer information has emphasized the effects of informed consumers of the provision of goods by sellers. This paper examines the effects of informed consumers on other consumers' product choices. These are demand-side effects. Directions for research are outlined. Author/CH)

This first installment of four-part "Online/Database Laserdisk Directory" reports on aspects of laserdisks including: product name; product description; company name; conpatibility information; type of laserdisk (compact disc read-only-memory, videodisk); software used; interface with magnetic media capability; conditions of usage;…

Describes three popular "shareware" computer programs: PC-Write (word processing program for IBM PC and compatibles); PC-File III (electronic file system); PC-Talk III (communications program). Shareware programs are marketed at minimum profit with maximum distribution and unlimited acceptance test; are protected by copyright; and…

Reviews six operationally compatible microcomputers that are most able to run IBM software without modifications--Compaq, Columbia, Corona, Hyperion, Eagle PC, and Chameleon. Information given for each includes manufacturer, uses, standard features, base list price, typical system price, and options and accessories. (MBR)

Description of portable microcomputers discusses design features of Tandy TRS-80, Nippon Electric Company PC-8200, Epson HX-20, Texas Instruments TI CC 40, and Convergent Technologies' Workslate and provides several caveats and recommendations to those making purchasing decisions. Potential uses for portable microcomputers in education are also…

Discusses the issue of microcomputer use with young children, describes several computer programs designed primarily for children's enjoyment, presents caveats regarding present state of the art of preschool software, and lists several recommended programs. (MBR)

The Schoolwriter is a typewriter available at nearly half the price of competing machines. Schools in Minnesota and Maryland have purchased it for classroom machines and have had substantial savings. (MD)

Explains the process whereby Goshen High School (Indiana) acquired a football field that is never muddy, but which is never covered with expensive sheeting; and that has green grass the year around, but which no one ever sprinkles. It also offers firmness for running, resiliency for falling, traction for turning, and a flat, highly uniform field.…

Trash compactors, the answer to no burn'' ordinances and other refuse handling problems, are standard equipment in many new schools. An update on compaction equipment and practices in schools. (Author)

An independent testing laboratory reveals the results of comparative studies done on vinyl flooring and the question of to wax or not to wax'' and which waxes work best with what flooring; and provides six evaluation tips on floor strippers. (EA)