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…

Drawn from the full report entitled "The 'Electric Company' In-School Utilization Study: The 1971-72 School and Teacher Surveys," this summary of both surveys provides information on how schools and teachers first heard of "The Electric Company," why they decided to either adopt the series, and how the adopters adjusted…

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…

This report presents responses to a questionnaire regarding circulation of educational media in public schools from 76 school districts, 42 counties, and 57 regional and cooperative agencies, with a special section on controversial materials. The survey presents budgeting information by sources; profiles of collections; circulation of videotapes;…

This report of the sixth annual study of employment trends for the graduates of media programs is based on data from 13 schools. Results indicate that a new trend may be developing, with business and industry emerging as a viable placement category. (CMV)

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)

A report on a study of the use of media in independent study programs in schools throughout the nation. (LS)

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…

These are the preliminary findings of a report designed and implemented by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to describe the status of instructional television. The following areas are covered: (1) attitudes toward ITV, (2) usefulness of ITV, (3) facilitation and hindrance, (4) availability of ITV, (5) delivery methods, (6) equipment…

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