The main research purpose focused on investigating the instructional strategies to produce educational media systematically. The qualitative research methods were conducted by in-depth interviews with the experts and undergraduate students on effectively designing these instructional strategies. The participants consisted of two groups; 1) nine…

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) of India uses multiple media and modes for reaching out to its distant learners. For most of the programmes offered to these learners, print is the master medium and other media supplement it. Instructions for the Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.), one of the popular programmes of IGNOU, are also…

A practical approach to decision making in media selection is described. (Author)

A theoretical framework for media and methods selection cannot yet be definitively set forth. However, establishing performance objectives, and then interpreting them into training objectives will help to focus attention on critical factors in the learning process. (Author/MC)

Author examines the most commonly used media forms in terms of their effectiveness in individualized instruction. (Author)

Observations about future patterns of media program development as media and instructional strategies become united. (Author)

Argues for a more creative use of media and for a more personal involvement in media selection. Lists resources to help in this activity. (FL)

Because information technology is now part of our everyday life, the issue is not whether modern media should be used in education, but rather how they should be used to the best advantage. Media education aims at development of a critical but fundamentally positive relation with media and should start from childrens' everyday life and point at a…

Outlines nine results of media in libraries and discusses theory and curriculum in teaching media. (KP)

These selected readings are designed for teachers, media specialists and administrators interested in effective methods of planning, designing and implementing individualized instruction programs. Sections deal with 1) problems encountered in making the transition from group to individualized instruction; 2) several established and sucessful…

Discusses the notion of "authentic materials" (i.e., not designed for pedagogical use) and the problems of using them in a French-as-a-second-language classroom. Methods for using these materials are suggested. (AM)

Emphasizing the relationships between the objectives and identified competencies of an instructional program to the method and media used, the author discusses the timing of the method/media decision and a basis for making selections. Presents a three-page flowgram depicting essential considerations in method/media selection. (EM)

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)

Outlines the principles of instructional development as they are related to particular situations faced by librarians who teach library skills. Fifty-six references are cited. (FM)

How a basic media utilization course at the University of Utah has been developed on a completely self-instructional basis. (Author)