"An expert gives guidelines on correct monitor placement for proper viewing. (Editor)

Reviews instructional television (ITV) and notes its improving quality. Reports that ITV is increasing the number of programs directed toward upper grade students. Provides a list of major sources of ITV programing. (FL)

Examines the audience and speical features of children's educational television. (JR)

THE STUDY TESTED THE FOLLOWING HYPOTHESES--(1) IN THE PERIOD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF TELEVISED MATERIAL, STUDENTS EXPERIENCE A REDUCED CAPACITY FOR CONSTRUCTIVE MENTAL WORK, (2) HIGH SUSPENSE MATERIALS PRODUCE A MORE MARKED SHORT-TERM EFFECT ON MENTAL ACTIVITY THAN DO STANDARD EDUCATIONAL FILM MATERIALS, AND (3)…

Three Federal Communications Commissioners (FCC) filed supplementary statements to the FCC Children's Television Report, elaborating on their individual views. Commissioner Benjamin L. Hooks concurred in the proposed limit on commercial minutes in children's programs, but suggested a lower figure. He also suggested that commercials be…

This mail questionnaire is designed to ascertain personal and demographic characteristics, TV and ETV viewing habits, and reasons for those viewing habits. It contains 22 items. (For related documents, see TM 002 621-630, 632-635.) (KM)

Instruction by interactive television causes the watcher or learner to do something during the lesson, whether mentally or physically, whether during the action or by a start-and-stop technique. (SF)

In order to effectively use National Instructional Television's art series, Images and Things, there are two items which are of great help for setting the cogs and wheels in motion: NIT's Guide and Program Notes and the Learning Resource Kit. Article described both methods for improving instruction. (Author/RK)

Adaptation of speech given before conference on New Strategies for Learning, conducted by the American Association of Junior Colleges and the Association of College and Research Libraries (June 19-21, 1969).

Examines the functions of modern television in aesthetic education, the attitude of children toward television as related to their age, and the ability of television to be an influential force. (Author)

Examines the negative and positive aspects of television viewing. Some harmful effects include less reading and increased passivity. The correct use of television must first be taught to teachers and parents, which in turn is relayed to the student. (Author/JR)

The various technical possibilities of the video-recorder are outlined with a view to finding out the consequences resulting for education. (Author)

THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF CHILDREN IN STIMULATING FAMILY USE OF EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION DURING EVENING HOURS WAS STUDIED. FOUR EXPERIMENTAL CONDITIONS WERE CREATED AMONG TENTH-GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS AND THEIR CLASSES--(1) A DISCUSSION PROCEDURE WAS USED TO STIMULATE VIEWING OF A PUBLIC AFFAIRS SERIES ON THE AREA'S EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION STATION,…

The lower elementary form of the student opinionnaire "How I Feel About Television in School" consists of directions for administration and 20 questions to be read aloud to students. They respond by drawing an X through one of four faces (from very happy to very unhappy) corresponding to the way they feel about the question being asked. (For…