The value of creating an interactive science centre in a school context is explored. Practical advice is given about how to go about this, and its possible impact on the school and the improved perceptions of science are discussed. (Contains 12 figures and 3 resources.)

In founding an instructional materials and methods center on a university campus, it must be borne in mind that the type of university and degree of faculty power greatly affect the eventual form of an instructional center. Many people have different ideas concerning how a center fits into the content model of knowledge or the transmission model…

A survey was made to determine the need for new media specialists to work in developing educational and training programs. In particular, an estimation of the present and future needs for trained personnel was analyzed. The greatest need identified was in primary and secondary education. Other employment areas likely to expand included Teachers'…

Colleges with sizable teacher education programs must demonstrate the legitimacy and usefulness of all kinds of educational media and technology. Students and faculty in such colleges need readily available educational media selection centers, which may be considered expanded curriculum laboratories, to help them become familiar with the…

This report describes the development of the Brooklyn (New York) College Learning Center (BCLC), which provides direct academic support services to students, staff development services, and new technologies for instruction and support services. The report used information available from institutional databases and information from research efforts…