Although there have been great developments in motion picture technology, such as super 8mm film, magnetic sound, low cost color film, simpler projectors and movie cameras, and cartridge-loading projectors, there is still only limited use of audiovisual materials in the classroom today. This paper suggests some of the possible reasons for the lack…

Through four articles and several columns devoted to listing and often reviewing new and/or award winning films and filmstrips, this issue serves as a guide to some of the best classroom film materials currently available. (LS)

A list of films on mental retardation includes titles, publication information, physical descriptions, language revisions when other than English, series reference, technical description of film content, sale source, and distributor. Films intended for the general public are grouped under the heading Nonprofessional; others are listed as…

This study guide for use with a 16 mm. film series on the nature of kindergarten children is designed for use in "early childhood" and teacher preparation programs. For each of the seven 4- to 9-minute films in "The Kindergarten Child, Part I," the study guide provides a statement of the key concept around which the film is developed, a 1- or…

Television is discussed as a medium which presents great opportunities for religious education and inspiration. A selection of television programs from various countries is used as an illustration of the ways in which the medium lends itself to the goals of the churchman. The role of the church in radio broadcasting is seen as a goad to…

A panel was formed for the purpose of evaluating those attributes of instructional film and instructional television programs which affect learning behavior. This is the fourth of a series of general, special, and varied reports of a project whose aim is to examine the "Conditions, Requirements, and Variables Affecting the Quality of Complex…

This catalog lists motion pictures, slides and media kits available from the Audio-Visual Center of Purdue University, covering a wide variety of subjects. Directions are provided for ordering these materials from the Center. Titles are listed alphabetically with citations noting media format, running time, grade level (elementary through adult),…

Protocol materials, as defined in this catalog, are instructional materials that reproduce the behaviors of pupils and others in a variety of settings for the purpose of study and analysis. Once the basic behavioral concepts are understood, they can be applied to other segments of behavior. The first section of this catalog lists 129 films in…

This catalog provides information on free 16 mm films dealing with a wide variety of individual and team sports, such as football, golf, water sports, snow sports, racing, and baseball, as well as on general sports competition and safety. Unless otherwise noted, the films are in color and with sound. Titles are listed alphabetically under their…

Comprising the second volume of the index to 35mm educational filmstrips, this subject guide and directory of producers-distributors lists filmstrips appearing in the alphabetical index (Volume I). The subject guide lists filmstrips by categories and subcategories, and a subject headings outline and index to subject headings made the categories…

The bibliography lists approximately 550 print materials and 26 film and video tapes relevant to the education of deaf blind children and adults. It is explained that materials listed include books, pamphlets, articles and unpublished papers available from the Research Library of Perkins School for the Blind. Materials are listed for the following…

A study investigated how children between ages 5 and 11 perceive three types of film transition. A second purpose was to determine if there was an emergent recognition pattern among these three types of film transition devices: image magnification on a cut (a camera transition), lap dissolve (an optical transition), and clean exit (a subject…

Six basic rationales for teaching art must be fused together if we are to reach the objective of helping non-artists achieve sensitivity in reacting to and acting upon their environment. The historical rationale reasons that if we can see the importance of art in previous cultures, we must transmit that importance in our culture by educating…

The Public Television Library (PTL), an integral part of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), searches out, selects, acquires, and distributes programs produced by local public television stations. This catalog lists the 1800 programs or series in the library according to subject matter. Each listing includes number of programs, length of the…

The reluctance to use film and video equipment for systematic observation and recording can be partially attributed to an assumption of reactivity and internal invalidity. The results of the study discuss placement of the observer and the use of film in data collection. (Author/DEP)