THIS DOCUMENT IS THE END PRODUCT OF A PROGRAM TO BRING TOGETHER THE SOURCES OF AVAILABLE MATERIALS CONCERNING AUDIOVISUAL COMMUNICATION AND TO PROVIDE A GUIDE FOR EASY ACCESSIBILITY. AN ANNOTATED LIST OF MOTION PICTURES, KINESCOPES, FILMSTRIPS, SLIDESETS, RECORDINGS, AND TAPES CONCERNED WITH AUDIOVISUAL COMMUNICATION IS INCLUDED. THE GUIDE IS…

Beginning with a clarification of the difference between the product and the process approach to audiovisual (educational) technology, a series of levels or categories of media use are presented: (1) the tool level; (2) the data level; (3) the behavior control level; (4) the meaning level; (5) the research level; and (6) the systems level. Using…

Standards must be revised to bring them in line with current educational goals and to direct school library and audiovisual programs. The standards presented here have been prepared by a joint Committee of the American Association of School Librarians and the Department of Audiovisual Instruction of the National Education Association in…

This was a quantified study on the learning of certain theoretical topics in general chemistry as influenced by two methods of visual technique (single concept films, overhead projections). Four classes of chemistry students (non-science majors) registered in sections on a random basis, participated. Objective, multiple choice tests on each of the…

The author's purpose in this paper is to explain and illustrate four principles for designing learning environments within which even young children can acquire complex symbolic skills with relative ease. After discussing the principles themselves and the theoretical system out of which they emerged, the author considers an illustrative…

A selection of James Finn's writings is collected here for students of media and instructional technology and for decision makers who are concerned about education. A general perspective for examining the educational setting and a philosophy of education which makes us aware of the importance of vigorously examing our ideas, practices, and…

Educational technology so far has been mostly used as an add-on to existing inputs, whereas its chief use should be as a substitute for existing inputs, especially teachers. This substitution is presumably easiest in higher education, where teachers are not needed to keep order in class. Author presents a framework for thinking about costs, which…

A domed room, comparable to a planetarium, using multi screen projection of visual images as a primary mode of presentation, provides unique learning experiences that involve inquiry. (JB)

Author discusses the advantages of using all of the senses in learning while looking at the disadvantages of AV hardware and software for medical education. (HB)

A multimedia approach to science teaching is based on sound psychological principles. Every aspect of such programs must be carefully planned and integrated. Criteria for evaluating suitability of multimedia learning resources are suggested. (PS)

A sample of supplementary materials, grouped according to media format into real materials, multimedia materials, paperbacks, games, and simulations to enrich the new social studies curriculum, are identified in the resource guide. The article concludes with a list of sources of supplementary materials, and an abbreviated games and simulations…

Describes how videotape recording (VTR) technology was used in a short and intensive instructional training program for prospective Peace Corps instructors. Results show the effectiveness of VTR technology for providing feedback in instructor training. (CS)

Compared self-guided slide/tape (ST) and Web page (WP) instruction in normal radiographic anatomy of periapical and panoramic images using objective test performance and subjective preferences of 74 freshman dental students. Test performance was not different between image types or presentation technologies, but students preferred WP for…