The results of a survey of the history of library uses of television from its earliest beginnings through the present expansion are presented in tabular and narrative form. The Detroit, Michigan, and Mobile, Alabama, public libraries are used to exemplify the contrast between early television usage in the 50's and 60's and the usage of Cable TV…

The Communications Act of 1934 has been cited as the justification for federal regulation of the growing cable television industry, but it has not ended the debate over the jurisdiction of regulating agencies and the First Amendment protections afforded to broadcasters. Because the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to regulate…

This bibliography contains annotations of reports, reviews, and other documents on instructional television indexed and available through the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). This paper serves as an update to two earlier papers published by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources in 1972 and 1973. Coverage includes children…

The entire state of cable television, with particular emphasis on its educational effects and uses, is discussed. The interaction of society with emerging technologies is related to the effects of those technologies once firmly intertwined in society. A short history of cable television is presented along with the terminology and other details of…

A collection of papers is presented which focuses primarily on presently available technology of multi-channel one-way cable television which presents major new opportunities for education and to a lesser extent on the more advanced two-way cable which will assume increasing importance in educational applications in the years ahead. The 30…

This book could be a useful supplement in any course dealing with television, such as mass media, communication, film, and humanities. The book is divided into six sections. "The Impact of Television" discusses the impact of television on society, the broadcast media, the Federal Communications Commission, public broadcasting, educational…

This paper covers issues concerning public or cable educational television for young children. The basic question is whether the use of an interactive system should be taught to young children by untrained family members in the home or by workers in day care centers. Preliminary studies of such a system for four-year-olds from both advantaged and…

Written especially for those who want expert, indepth guidance on setting up a small-to-medium size television studio, this handbook is a detailed guide on the installation and maintenance of production facilities for cable, closed-circuit, instructional, and small broadcast television studios. Detailed discussions are included of studio pulse…

It was the purpose of this study to examine and evaluate the feasibility of involving cable television systems in central Appalachia with efforts toward rural community development. A variety of research procedures were employed, including a questionnaire on community needs, a telephone survey of cable facilities, a mail survey of programming…

This report summarizes major rule making actions since 1972, current rules and regulations, and guidelines for citizen participation in FCC (Federal Communications Commission) processes related to cable television regulation. A large portion of the report pertains to current rules and regulations in the areas of certificate of compliance,…

The complexity of the question of retransmission by cable systems (CATV) of broadcasts containing copyrighted programs is reviewed with regard to the new copyright law. Economic, legal, and regulatory issues are considered. For journal availability see HE 509 045. (LBH)

The Knowledge of Network of the West Communication Authority in British Columbia was formed in 1980 to offer postsecondary institutions a telecommunication system for delivering courses by cable television and satellite transmission. In 1982, broadcasting facilities had been decentralized, enabling the University of Victoria to originate…

A critical review of the claims made on behalf of the expansion of cable television by its proponents, which places this medium in the context of past media and the as yet unjustified claims made for them. (JM)

Describes several high school television communications projects. Asserts that video production helps develop students' basic reading and writing skills as well as higher thinking skills. (MM)

These classroom guides, designed to accompany the daily CNN (Cable News Network) Newsroom broadcasts for the month of June, provide program rundowns, suggestions for class activities and discussion, student handouts, and a list of related news terms. Topics include: France gets a new government and Prime Minister as the Socialist Party defeats the…