THIS BOOKLET DESCRIBES "ONCE UPON A DAY," AN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION SERIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 4 TO 7. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO ALL NEW YORK STATE EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION STATIONS, CLOSED CIRCUIT AND 2500 MEGACYCLES AND COMMUNITY ANTENNA SYSTEMS SERVING NEW YORK SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM PRESENTS USEFUL CONCEPTS AND INFORMATION IN…

For this report on a two-year Peace Corps project designed to implement educational television (ETV) into Colombia schools, the Peace Corps Volunteers who participated are investigated. The history and experience of these Volunteers in the Peace Corps are sketched first. Next, the consequences for them of serving in a large, integrated, special…

This handbook provides detailed information about broadcasting and international broadcasting organization. It lists Esperanto programs, English language news programs from foreign countries, religious broadcasting organizations, and gives hints to improve broadcast reception. The main entry section gives a detailed description of radio stations…

The summer television project was instituted to provide a period of exploration and experimentation during which the needs of the Wisconsin State Employment Service and the Work Incentive Program were examined. Television was primarily useful for self-evaluation and for demonstration or introduction of new programs. Several types of television…

The feasibility study for implementing an instructional fixed service television (ITFS) system in the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 School District of Scranton, Pennsylvania was based on 25 questionnaires sent to already existing ITFS systems. Basically the study contained the responses to the questionnaire with ITFS operators…

Disputing some opinions that technological advancement will make our country into the world of "1984," the author suggests benefits that can come from community antenna television (CATV). He outlines the potential of the two-way cable; describes the current status of the operation; discusses obstacles such as competition, regulation, equipment,…

Brief annotations are provided to material on the educational implications of Cable television (CATV). The material covered consists of articles, position papers, conference proceedings, government statements, and legal documents, published between 1967 and 1971. The material is divided into four sections: status and status and future of CATV (32…

Outlined are the application procedures for authorization from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for constructing and operating a radio or television broadcast station. Instructions for selecting a facility, applying for a construction permit, and giving local public notice of intention are provided, as well as sections on hearing…

Article discusses how videodiscs will revolutionize the distribution of "free" films. (SF)

This article presents criteria to help learning institutions determine instructional television installations appropriate to their objectives through an analysis of the necessary steps in producing televised instructional programming. (Author)

A presentation of reasons why television has never been an integral part of instruction, and why it will not be in the future. (HB)

Relates the lack of diversity in television programing to the drive for profit maximization on the part of the networks, which supresses creativity and encourages conformity to proven success. (JMF)

British broadcasting is made up of two distinct and clearly separable elements: the 55-year-old BBC, and the more recent interloper, independent commercial radio and television. Problems encountered by the independent broadcaster in creating an international awareness of what he produces and how he works are discussed. (Author/RAO)

In 1975 the broadcast industry in France was split into four independent program societies and three support societies, all seeking dominance of the TV ratings. Documentation of the current situation and an examination of broadcast policy is presented. (RAO)

Political turmoil since 1968 has had a limiting effect on the development of broadcasting in Portugal. This article provides background information and describes current attempts at quality television in the context of a single-channel, five-hour broadcast day. (RAO)