An experiment to study the use of a computer as an educational medium covered both higher education and continuing education. A general physics curriculum for physics and science education at the junior university level used multi-media computer-assisted and computer-managed instruction. In conjunction with continuing education the IMAGO method…

Now that television (TV) appears to be here to stay, parents should not resign themselves to it, but rather thoughtfully manage its use by their children. Children should be provided with play activity to break into the spell-binding hold of the TV set. Also, it is wise to sift through TV programs according to the child's make-up, and provide…

In the first part of this book, the nature and extent of social concern with television and its possible effects on delinquent behavior is examined, and research into the nature and causes of delinquency is reviewed. Some attention is given to mass communication research, particularly to research which has addressed itself directly to the media…

While violence on television may serve as an instigation or model for real life violence, there may be other, more positive effects of violent portrayals, such as entertainment or catharsis of hostile feelings. A study was conducted to assess the effects of violent television in natural settings with preadolescent and adolescent boys. For a…

A BASIS FOR A GENERAL THEORY TO EXPLAIN PREFERENCES OF COMMERCIAL TELEVISION (TV) SHOWS WAS DEVELOPED. THE THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF THE STUDY WAS BASED ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL LEVEL TO TV PREFERENCES, AND THE STUDY SAMPLE CONSISTED OF SEVENTH-GRADE THROUGH COLLEGE-LEVEL STUDENTS. FINDINGS SHOWED THAT AS EDUCATION INCREASES, DEMAND FOR…

The Rockford Cable Project is an experimental program using two-way cable television to train firefighters in prefire planning. The instructional design calls for firefighters across the city to view videotapes simultaneously and respond to computerized questions via a specially-designed pushbutton terminal. The project provides for centralized…

After considering evidence of the importance of television in the lives of children, the background and directions of the visual literacy movement are explored. The effects of television on the child are then considered within a framework based on the work of Piaget, whose studies suggest there must be significant differences in the way television…

A television series focusing on the development of an interpersonal relationship between parents and their young children was designed during 1975-1976. The design was preceded by a thorough national search for existing materials on parenthood, a literature review, a needs assessment study, and the goal formulation. A one-hour experimental…

Reports a 1974 survey of the 12,800 students taking courses in Britain's Open University to determine viewing and listening figures for each course and to compare the figures for different transmission times and the different faculties (disciplines). The average student watched about two-thirds of the TV and heard about half of the radio programs…

Illustrates that guidance counselors from grade schools have negative attitudes about the advertising practices aimed at children. Presents additional evidence that guidance counselors are unaware of the changes being made in advertising aimed at children, such as limiting commercial time during children's television shows. (RL)

Investigates the effect of using broadcast ITV to teach inquiry-oriented science lessons upon the criteria of selected verbal behaviors of K-3 teachers and students. (GA)

The study compared time spent viewing television and television program preferences (by title) between normal hearing and hearing-impaired teenage television viewers (880 Ss). (Author/PHR)

This article finds the use of a videotape-lab format workable in a cartographic drawing class. Close-up views of all demonstrations, the chance to reexamine all or part of a lesson, and the flexibility such a method affords both students and instructor are listed as virtues of the videotape method. (JK)

Describes techniques for developing scripts and tapes for radio and television public service announcements with minimal financial investment, using college audio-visual equipment and personnel. (RT)

After citing the new acceptance of telecourses and the potential of public television for reaching the masses, the following factors are discussed: student attitudes, academic effectiveness, flexibility of usage of television and printed materials, diversity in the learning experience, cost effectiveness, and the opportunity for faculty and…