Describes in capsule form some of the research findings and production principles that have contributed to the success of the educational television program, "Sesame Street." Program appeal, diversity, discrimination of the essential, and the use of special sound effects are among the topics addressed. (JL)

The author describes some of the instructional programs currently available on educational television. She gives special attention to the series "ThinkAbout" for grades five and six, which emphasizes using skills in reasoning, studying, language arts, and math to solve everyday problems. (SJL)

A CASE survey on uses of cable television at colleges and universities found that few institutions are taking full advantage of cable TV. A few institutions offer credit courses, but most broadcast sports events or publicize campus events. Illinois State University students produce a nightly half-hour news summary of local and campus events. (MLW)

The use of televised instruction in today's high school classrooms has made great strides, but the predicted promises are yet to be achieved. Meanwhile, the technology proliferates with new formats, new applications, and new "interconnects." Seven references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Asks organized viewers to support quality programs rather than to condemn objectionable programs. Deplores the lack of adolescent-oriented programs. Examines "The White Shadow," a program popular with adolescent viewers which also mirrors television's new humane collectivity, a concept explored in previous analysis. (See EJ 240 151.) (PD)

Examines the relationship between children's television viewing and their reading ability, reading habits, and school behavior (attentiveness, enthusiasm, and imagination). The influence of children's IQ, parents' educational levels, and parents' television viewing habits are controlled. (JMF)

Describes the role of the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington, Indiana, in the development of a Community Access Channel through a local cable television (CATV) franchise. The services offered on the channel, the resources required, and the potential of the channel as a community communications resource are outlined. (JL)

Replies to Paul Hirsch's rejoinder to Gerbner et al's findings on cultivation analysis. (See EJ 240 175-177.) Addresses the use of the National Opinion Research Center/ General Social Surveys. Concludes that Hirsch's appraisal of cultivation theory and his reasons for rejecting the concepts of mainstreaming and resonance are unwarranted and…

Describes the cooperative television advertising arrangement between Johnson County Community College (KS) and the Metropolitan Community College District (MO), which resulted in the lease and later in the production of public-service announcements to promote student recruitment. Outlines the project's development, problems, and successes.…

Among the findings from a survey of 435 third-through seventh-grade children is that substantial numbers of children watch television news in formats designed for both adults and children, that children believe news is produced to serve a number of different functions, and that they receive different patterns of gratifications from viewing. (GT)

Describes the involvement of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, in the development of a cable-access electronic library to meet the needs of religious groups within the community. (FM)

Results indicated that four-year-old children who viewed a television program did not demonstrate greater haptic ability to recognize and categorize shapes than did children not exposed to the program. Results also suggested that children's TV does not facilitate concrete operational thinking in shape recognition for preschoolers. (Author/DB)

Describes a high school course in television in which students make "anti-commercials" that expose the techniques of the real commercial producers. Discusses the six steps in the production: (1) reading about and discussing commercials, (2) structuring directions, (3) writing scripts, (4) dividing production responsibilities, (5) taping, and (6)…

Problems arising from indiscriminate or frequent television watching demonstrate the need for more critical viewing skills. Critical television viewing skills enable an individual to use television wisely as a source of information and entertainment. (CJ)

Studies television viewing as a leisure-time activity competing with obligatory activities and other free time activities. Compares data with an earlier study to indicate that away-from-home activities compete most successfully with television for the use of leisure time. (JMF)