Reports a survey of the 89 biomedical communications units in U.S. institutions offering baccalaureate or higher level programs in the health sciences. Findings are reported under these headings: unit assignment, perceived unit importance, centralization-decentralization, and unit mission. (VT)

A longtime practitioner of instructional technology recounts his personal odyssey toward professional identity. (Author/CMV)

Article describes a comprehensive model for the selection of instructional media in the context of technical/vocational education. (Author)

A discussion of the basic structure of the behavioral audio-visual production which consists of objectives analysis, approach determination, technical production, fulfillment evaluation, program refinement, implementation, and follow-up. (Author)

To assist planners of instructional media systems, a combination of analytical and synthetical processes are being devised. This "kit of tools" is really a model of Instructional System Design, not a model of any particular instructional system. The policy-making process is displayed in a table and then explained. The communication media to be…

The author applies modern learning and instructional principles to exhibit planning and describes the processes and equipment that might facilitate in that application. (JH)

Summarizes some of the currently available computer teaching media and illustrates the integration of computers with other audiovisual techniques by reference to PLATO. (Author/CMV)

A project was designed to investigate the use and effectiveness of an instructional design system in which systematically prepared materials, in conjunction with automated devices, were used to teach manipulative nursing skills on an independent study basis. This report presents the problem of designing and constructing such instructional…

The development of motion visual instructional messages should proceed according to systems principles. This would permit the creation of more effective visual messages, allow educators to use more effectively the various media as communication tools, and assist in the refinement of the instructional development process. Like any system, a system…

Describes the use of audiovisual materials and equipment as part of music education homework. Recommends using audiotapes and videotapes of music accompanied by analytical questions to be completed by students. Predicts that new instructional technology will improve the effectiveness of this approach. (CFR)

This final report details the results of an experimental program sponsored by the Mississippi State University (MSU) Special Teaching Projects Program which examined the effectiveness of video materials in a college economics classroom. The empirical results indicate that when video lessons are used as part of a course, students demonstrate…

The availability of audiovisual equipment offers teachers a wide choice of teaching tools and increases the importance of careful instructional planning. This paper addresses the responsibility of teacher educators for teaching not only the use and selection of these resources, but also basic instructional design. A brief synopsis of the…

Interviews with approximately 300 Stanford University faculty, representing every school and department of the university, are summarized and described in this preliminary report of an exploratory study on audiovisual media at Stanford. Areas included in the interviews were: 1) learning and technology, 2) what is the hardware, and 3) what is the…