Discusses the need for developmental testing of instructional materials and gives two examples of single-subject testing, one for self-instructional materials and one for short-term group instruction. Guidelines for single-subject testing are presented, and suggestions for longer courses are also given. (LRW)

Focusing on the production and utilization of printing processes in constructing effective visuals for teaching, this bulletin contains articles on the silk screening stencil process, use of a similar process with a portable mimeograph, and the hectograph process. The first article lists equipment needed to make a silk screen, steps in building…

In January of 1977 the Educational Products Information Exchange Institute (EPIE), the National Institute of Education, and the Army Research Institute cosponsored a task force to analyze a group of instructional materials for instructional materials developers. Participants included instructional technologists, research psychologists, commercial…

Guides and suggestions for village workers in the preparation of visual aids are supplied to assist in the introduction of new ideas to rural families. The information included is taken from the "Multiplier Handbook" produced by the Agency for International Development. The manual is designed to be of use to extension and community…

Presents guidelines for using color effectively in instructional communication. Topics addressed include an explanation of color mixing; color schemes based on the color wheel; contrast; background, text, and highlights; consistency; symbolic associations; and color testing. (four references) (LRW)

Discussion of the development of instructional materials focuses on project management for developing materials for distance education. Various planning strategies are discussed, organizational settings and their effects on planning are described, the development of a project plan is discussed, and a phase network as a management tool is…

The guide consists of patterns for making ten hand puppets based on Spanish games and characters. These hand puppets can be used by the teacher or student. They can be made of felt or construction paper. These hand puppets can teach a simple song and game or become a means of introducing many things. The patterns are for the characters of Cri Cri,…

Intended for use in parent education activities, the manual presents guidelines for making 24 instructional toys and lesson plans for using the toys with preschool handicapped children. Each toy is presented in terms of an illustration, a list of specific skills to be developed by the child using the toy, materials needed, time required to make…

This booklet describes a visual education course at University of Akron designed to introduce selected media and their roles in teaching, learning, and the communication process. Students are involved in the selection, evaluation, and utilization of media and materials including films, filmstrips, transparencies, displays, and recordings. In…

Intended to aid developers of media, materials, and educational technology for individuals who are handicapped, the guide provides information on preparing materials intended for distribution through the National Center on Educational Media and Materials for the Handicapped (NCEMMH). Focused on in the section on determining need and effectiveness…

This booklet presents techniques used by the Office of Cancer Communications of the National Cancer Institute for pretesting health education materials for professional, patient, and public audiences. The approaches and experiences of other health organizations are also reviewed. Described are principles of pretesting and how pretesting can be…

Guidelines for the production and dissemination of educational products through Women's Educational Equity Act Program (WEEAP) grants are presented. Basic requirements are given for manuscript preparation and style for print materials. Audiovisual production guidelines include general pointers, audiovisual product definitions, tips on technique,…

This manual provides information for the preparation of material for presentation by computer-based instructional systems. The following topics are discussed: the advantages of computer-based education (CBE); the requirements for basic learning; the importance of behavioral objectives in CBE; specific types of CBE systems; use of on-line data;…

Described for parents and teachers of children 3- to 8-years-old (handicapped and nonhandicapped) are 50 easily constructed homemade learning games. It is explained that the games may be especially helpful in classrooms where handicapped children are mainstreamed with nonhandicapped children. Arranged alphabetically by title, each entry provides…

This handbook was written primarily to assist module developers working in the Kentucky Competency-Based Curriculum Project. It was also prepared to help module developers in other areas of education as well as to help administrators who would be installing programs of this type in their schools. This handbook provides an explanation of…