Evidence-based core instruction partnered with evidence-based supplemental interventions are vital for students' literacy learning, particularly for students who need additional support (Petscher et al., 2020). Identifying instructional materials that reflect the translation of effective practices is challenging, (Solari et al., 2020) and made…

Key features of open video repositories (OVRs) are outlined, followed by brief descriptions of specific websites relevant to the social sciences. Although most were created by instructors over the past 10 years to facilitate teaching and learning, significant variation in kind, quality, and number per discipline were discovered. Economics and…

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)

Discusses issues that must be considered when estimating the cost of making a videotape. These include (1) recording days required, (2) hiring professional talent, (3) location versus studio, (4) editing, and (5) format. (CH)

To facilitate the development of cultural sensitivity to the positive representation of persons with exceptionalities, specific guidelines for educational materials developed by the consortium for Appropriate Representation of Exceptional Persons in Educational Materials are presented followed by elaboration of each statement. (SBH)

Examines the literature on marketing and uses the four elements of product, price, place, and promotion to elicit guidance for those who wish to market educational games, simulations, and workshops. Devising a marketing strategy centered on the customer is discussed, and the distinction between goods and services is described. (11 references)…

Ideas for educational games in the elementary school classroom. (M)

Introduces the concept of human simulators, identifies their educational advantages, and describes how the teacher can design and implement this simulation strategy. A model for the development of a human simulator is also presented. (RAO)

Gifts can link class discussions to the real world while involving children in reading, travel, or a search for information. They make children more receptive to the teacher, school in general, and ultimately to the subject. Ways to find cheap or free gifts for students are discussed. (MT)

Culture influences how and what people learn. When recalling what they read about an unfamiliar event, readers distorted information to render its meaning more familiar. Suggestions to help teachers be aware of culture incompatibility and to include a variety of perspectives in classroom materials and instruction are presented. (MT)

Describes two manual aids used in educating deaf children in Peking: the Chinese finger alphabet for teaching Chinese characters, and a new device being experimented with called the Chinese finger syllabary. Sample illustrations are given for both, as well as for the Pinyin finger alphabet. (PJM)

Gives advice on starting up a small printing unit in rural areas for use with adult education activities. Among the items discussed are: (1) resources needed, (2) staffing requirements, (3) equipment, (4) materials production, (5) financing, and (6) future development. (LLS)

Suggests a common format for analyzing and evaluating learning systems which takes into account costs, skill requirements and sequence, instructional techniques and requirements, motivational factors, and evaluation. (RAO)

Once identified, slow learners can benefit from the following approaches: child-centered education; established classroom rules; simplified textbooks and instructional materials; focus on familiar current events; and use of the unit approach, the inquiry approach, community resources, dramatic plays, self-directed free time, student research,…

Eleven steps for increasing education equity for boys and girls are listed. (PBS)