Provides information on Landsat maps of Canada made from pictures taken by satelitte. Suggests guidelines for their use in the elementary classroom. (Author/CM)

Guidelines designed to aid in a systematic approach to the selection of hardware and software for classroom use are presented. This information is a portion of the information provided by a Multi Media Training Van supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. (MP)

Offers guidelines for secondary school administrators who need to evaluate reading instruction or to choose among alternative reading programs. (Author/WD)

How to make a kite. (SJL)

Describes the process of "canning"--applying textile pigment or dye to cloth by moving a pigment-filled can across the fabric to create a linear design. This printing process is described as low-cost, easy, and suitable for all age and artistic levels. (Author/SJL)

Reviews data and information relating to the Certified Professional Secretary Examination and presents suggestions for activities to strengthen student abilities in areas relating to part 5 (secretarial skills and decision making) of the examination. (LRA)

In this interview, conductor Frederick Fennell discusses his profession and gives advice to novice conductors. (SJL)

Argues that big-screen television systems are now feasible for use by educational and other organizations. The history of such systems is briefly reviewed, current models are compared, and general guidelines for choosing a system are presented. (BK)

Presents a worksheet for use in costing small research projects proposed for library questions. The areas covered are: (1) planning, (2) setup, (3) data collection, (4) data reduction, (5) analysis, and (6) reporting. Sources of funding on both the local and national levels are also discussed. (BK)

Examines ways in which early childhood teachers and directors waste time during the course of the working day and provides suggestions as to how time wasting can be avoided. (Author/PW)

Following a synopsis of some research on television's effects on children, the authors suggest ways parents can prevent family television addiction and use television as a positive force. (SJL)

Provides a systematic model for evaluating school boards that should be adaptable to many school systems. (WD)

A teacher of educationally subnormal children discusses ways in which parents can be encouraged to become involved in their children's education. (CL)

The authors present a 20-item inventory for textbook selection designed to supplement the Fry Formula or the Raygor Estimate readability tests. The authors argue that a harmonious relationship should exist between the text, its author, its intended readers, and the instructor. (Author/PGD)

Presents five guidelines for developing an analytical approach to studying culture at a distance through feature films. The choice of films, questions to ask, and how to identify specialists to conduct the analysis are discussed. (BK)