Preschool personnel (61 teachers and 34 administrators) from six locations throughout Texas were surveyed in order to describe the types of materials purchased and desired for preschool settings. A survey questionnaire was designed to address the following major questions: (1) who selects and buys materials? (2) how much money is spent on…

Presents employment patterns, personal background, and starting salary data from 757 graduates of 35 schools in this seventh annual study of employment trends for the graduates of media programs. Increased graduate placement in business and industry is a continuing trend. (CMV)

Questionnaires were sent to teachers of grades K-6 in the Silicon Valley area in November 1990 to obtain current information on the utilization and production of media by teachers at this level. This report is based on usable survey instruments returned by 110 teachers, who represented more than 15 different elementary schools. This information…

Reports the results of a survey that examined educational media usage and preference by teachers. Reasons for the increasing use of computers and videotape cassette recorders over traditional media are identified, and the need for media courses in teacher education curricula is discussed. (CLB)

Among the findings of a 13-state survey of 270 educators was that those of Spanish-speaking students--unlike those of Blacks and native Americans--felt that the existing media/materials were not compatible with the cultural background of their students and that the products on the market slighted this population. (Author/DLS)

Reports results of a study identifying effective behaviors for preventing technology accidents, and ineffective behaviors that cause technology accidents in the schools. Offers technology use guidelines for principals and for school media specialists to promote the safe use of technology. (SR)

The Office of Demographic Studies report contains descriptive information regarding the availability of media equipment in special education programs serving hearing impaired students in the United States. The data are presented in tabular format for four categories of special education programs: residential schools, day schools, full-time special…

Reports some responses to a national survey concerning the broadcast activities of high school students. (JL)

The Commission on Canadian Studies was appointed by the Association of University and Colleges on Canada (AUCC) to study, report, and make recommendations upon the state of teaching and research in various fields of study relating to Canada at Canadian universities. This Commission document presents: (1) a statement on the rationale for Canadian…

This report describes a 1979 survey of 389 Iowa school districts which was conducted to determine the state of instructional materials selection policies in each district. Respondents, usually high school library media specialists, furnished data in three areas: (1) the current state of their district media selection policies, (2) selection policy…

A survey of the uses of instructional telelvision (ITV) in elementary and secondary schools throughout the United States was undertaken by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Center for Education Statistics. Teachers, principals, and superintendents were queried in the areas of availability, commitment, actual use, and…

Survey of constraints upon capacity for curriculum enrichment in schools of library and information studies in England and Wales reveals a lack of financial support with resources fixed to "historic costs." Discussion includes the effect on curricula, who's to blame for funding inadequacies, and strategies to secure adequate future…

This study surveyed the extent to which first-year elementary school teachers utilize 21 types of instructional media. Results indicated a preference for less complex formats, e.g., bulletin boards, posters, and pictures. Conclusions were drawn regarding the importance of instructional media utilization and media utilization courses for future…

Describes the implementation and evaluation of a pilot project in Malaysia in which videocassette systems were used to improve the utilization of educational television programs. (Author/JJD)

Describes surveys of elementary school teachers and teacher education institutions that were conducted to determine the relationship between the media instruction that is provided to preservice teachers and the use teachers make of media in the classroom. Recommendations for teacher education are given, and further research needs are suggested.…