Gives criteria to be considered prior to the purchase of instructional media, and lists software taxonomies, defined by mode, degree of abstraction, and by ease and cost of production. Appropriate uses of media and media selection aids are discussed. (RAO)

Nine activities are described which illustrate how media techniques enhance the power of simulations and gaming approaches. (Author/STS)

This article outlines the steps followed by the author in creating a teaching package consisting of a taped commentary accompanying a set of slides about settlements in Jamaica. It is suggested that the same procedures could be adapted for use in any subject area at any grade level. (Author/RLV)

This essay examines the relationship between learning and communication and clarifies the conditions under which media could be used in schools to enhance learning. Learning situations relevant to the school's use of media, the role of communications in learning, and consequences of the classroom use of media are discussed. (RAO)

Discusses the importance of using audiovisual aids in the preschool setting and ways teachers can use them to promote learning experiences. (MP)

This guide to audiovisual aids for teaching fitness activities to children with disabilities stresses the value of such aids as motivators and suggests modifications. Specific materials, modification considerations, and addresses of publishers are listed. (DB)

Gives practical suggestions for producing a creative multimedia show; discusses equipment, ideas, soundtrack, slides, movies, and screens. (KS)

Offers a selective list of examples of types of media that are now available for use in religious education for adults. Materials for the following program areas are discussed: planning, parish renewal, human and spiritual development, prayer and worship, Bible study and prayer, and justice education. (Author/LLS)

Replaces item 3, Treatment of Content, in "Attributes of Quality in Audiovisual Materials for Health Professionals" by Emanuel Suter and Wendy H. Waddell ("The Journal of Biocommunication," v8 n2, July 1981). (FM)

Provides a listing of audiovisual resources based on existing science fiction and fantasy works. Includes summaries and an index to titles and authors. (FL)

Discusses the Canadian Film Distribution Center, an organization that assists teachers in selecting films and videos for classroom use by synthesizing responses of teachers and reactions of students to various materials. Explains how to order films and videos, and provides descriptions of representative films and videos. (DB)

Suggests techniques for incorporating the BBC-TV/Time-Life Television Co-production of "The Shakespeare Plays" into high school study of Shakespeare. (DD)

Defines attributes of quality in content, instructional design, technical production, and packaging of audiovisual materials used in the education of health professionals. Seven references are listed. (FM)

Presents audiovisual methods to aid instruction in measuring blood pressure by indirect methods, so that a large screen display for cuff pressure is produced and high intensity Korotkoff sounds are amplified. (CS)

Provides brief descriptions of a number of new materials and products for use by teachers. Brief descriptions are given for each. (LS)