How to give students a creative experience with video images. (HB)

Describes use of structured videotaped experiences instead of laboratory meetins in an undergraduate developmental psychology course. Students exposed to videotapes found the course more interesting, attended laboratory sessions more frequently, and performed better on exams. (Author/KC)

Reviewed are advantages of video techniques in increasing the self-awareness of students and teachers, modifying behavior, and implementing career training programs. Guidelines are offered as points to consider in the judicial use of video technology. (CS)

The creative use of audiovisual media can aid in developing student positive self-image and adds an exciting dimension to traditional physical education classes. (LH)

The article describes how the use of the CPC-500 CaptionMaker (Computer Prompting Corporation) allows users to create their own captioned copies of any prerecorded signed or spoken videotape. Elementary school teachers using the program were uniformly favorable in their evaluations. (DB)

Discusses the Canadian Film Distribution Center, an organization that assists teachers in selecting films and videos for classroom use by synthesizing responses of teachers and reactions of students to various materials. Explains how to order films and videos, and provides descriptions of representative films and videos. (DB)

The article describes the development of a unit for deaf children using a hands-on media approach to facilitate the acquisition of various English language structures and to initiate the development of predicting meaningful language, given a visual stimulus. (SBH)

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)

Recommended training videos on early childhood special education are described. Individual videos deal with integrating preschoolers with hearing impairments, identifying gifted preschoolers, transdisciplinary assessment, social integration of children with disabilities, an interdisciplinary inservice training project, and early childhood team…

An annotated bibliography and advisory list of instructional media for the social studies has been designed to identify competency goals for a new competency-based curriculum. The grade range is noted at the end of each entry and indicates the general interest grade level and the specific grades and competency goals to which the materials relate…

Describes classroom activities which pair media related activities with reading and writing activities: poetry/photography, short story/slide show, literature/film or video, drama/audio collage, dialogue/film, free writing/records, and persuasive essay/video. (CMV)

A discussion of the use of video tape presentations in political science courses to bring realism to the study of political institutions without resorting to the "politicians in residence" method. Indicates that the cost of creating these teaching materials is high but that they do offer potential as useful supplements to the more traditional…

Discusses the possibilities for copyright infringement in classroom use of media material (e.g., videotaped television programs, slides of illustrations from books, and software). Reviews basics of copyright law; the doctrine of "fair use"; and considerations for audiovisual, multimedia, and software use. Stresses respect for others' work,…

For a generation of students raised on television and video games, technology will need to play a crucial role in their learning. Understanding how to best use technology is the key to successful outcomes in the classroom for students, teachers, and administrators. The key to successful implementation of educational technology in the classroom is…

This resource handbook lists print materials, videos, juvenile books, organizations, and agencies to assist professionals working to integrate young children with disabilities or other special needs into preschool settings. The first section lists books, articles, ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) documents, and videos separately…