The third part of this series on effective training covers methods of communication and how to communicate effectively. Part 4, on communication aids (audiovisual aids), discusses the reasons for using aids, types of aids, preparation of aids, and how to use aids. (EM)

This section discusses ways to teach the use of "ne...que,""seulement," and "seul,"; describes a "find the mistakes" game that can be used to stimulate discussion; suggests the telegram as a pedagogical tool; and provides novel ideas for using commercial advertising for language exercises. (AM)

Reviews the research on teleconferencing which shows that the unique characteristics of this technique stem from its setting, learners, and interactive audio capability. Additional research into the interrelationship of these characteristics is needed. (JMF)

The Media Development Project for the Hearing Impaired is a project to serve the educational technology needs of the deaf and hard of hearing population, by identifying, adapting, developing, and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional media and materials. (BD)

Discusses some issues related to chemistry curricula in liberal arts colleges. Among these issues are the nature of a liberal arts curriculum, content of chemistry course, teaching methods, technological aids to teaching, use of the laboratory, and the future of general chemistry teaching in the liberal arts colleges. (HM)

Discusses the efficiency of the visual aid in teaching English as a second language. (Author/HP)

A discussion of the adaptation of audiovisual methods to respond to various specific needs in Mexico City. Some of the topics discussed are: meeting needs of people involved in special fields, particularly science, technology and economics; and the use of television for functional French instruction. (AMH)

Describes a session at the 1978 National Congress on Aerospace Education in which participants constructed devices and instructional materials. (CP)

The computer graphics system at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the most extensive graphics system at any university. This is a discussion of that system and its use in engineering education. (BB)

Mathemagenic ("giving birth to learning") activities include using supplemental questions and explicit objectives as aids to learning from reading materials. This review of literature about those two mathemagenic devices develops four conclusions about their use by classroom teachers. (RL)

Describes simple-to-construct instructional aids to be used in providing an intuitive approach to acceleration. Introductory mechanics involving velocity, distance and acceleration are discussed. (CP)

The Portable Patient Problem Pack (P4), a method of simulating a patient's problem in a card deck format, is designed to develop the student's problem-solving or diagnostic skills in a manner consistent with the skills of the practicing clinician. Its effectiveness at McMaster University is reported. (LBH)

A videotape modeling procedure used in conjunction with shopping training in one natural environment was effective with three autistic young adults in promoting generalization of purchasing skills to community stores. These and other results of the use of videotapes as a means of program generalization in community training programs are discussed.…

Lists 100 specialists from libraries, instructional media centers, and computer labs in schools across the country and their projects or achievements using educational technologies during this past school year. (Author/LRW)

Discusses the concept of pacing as it relates to distance education. Highlights include the relationship of pacing to academic standards, activity scheduling, student independence, student interaction, effective utilization of media, course materials, learning methods, student motivation, drop-out rate, and the cost effectiveness of pacing. (LRW)