Volume three, number 1 of the Newsletter of the Language by Radio Interest Group contains two articles dealing with the use of radio in language instruction. An article by R. E. Wood describes the meeting of this interest group on Nov. 30, 1974 at the ACTFL Annual Meeting, at which the topic of discussion was the use of radio in language…

A model for courses in which media are used has been designed by a research group at the Royel Institute of Technology in Stockholm. The model suggests that instruction be planned for in weekly packages. These should include a limited number of instructional aids, should begin with a motivating section, and should offer training in the solving of…

Created in 1970 to apply the capabilities of public broadcasting to the challenge of environmental education, the Public Broadcasting Environment Center (PBEC) has completed its first planning phase. Goals and objectives have been determined; strategies for action have been envisoned; radio and television programs have been planned; manpower…

This study sought to identify physical facilities needed to connect the six New England land-grant universities. Criteria were time (use of current technology), cost (regular operating budgets of participating institutions), minimal personnel requirements, flexibility, and compatibility. The telephone system, an existing microwave network, a…

A total of 332 annotated references pertaining to media aspects of training are organized under the following headings: (1) Audiovisual Theory and Research, (2) Audiovisual Methods (General), (3) Audiovisual Equipment (General), (4) Computers in Instruction, (5) Television Instruction, (6) Videotape Recordings, (7) Television Facilities, (8) Radio…

Using 74 adult farmers in four matched groups in Central India, this study examined the impact of group radio listening, discussion, decision, commitment, and consensus on the effectiveness of Indian radio forums. Effectiveness was measured in terms of changes in knowledge, belief, attitudes, and intention to adopt an innovation. Subjects were…

Both the potential and the limitations of radio for foreign language instruction are described, as well as its relevance for students of different proficiency levels. The author's personal experiences serve as the basis for recommendation of a six-band, shortwave, quality reception table and a listing of foreign language shortwave broadcasts…

The Federal Communications Commission has asked that companies seeking authorization to construct and operate communications satellite facilities for multi-purpose commercial uses in the United States give consideration to the communications needs of schools. In response to this request, MCI Lockheed Satellite Corporation proposes a low-cost…

Provided is the transcript of Part I of a five-part series on gifted children in the schools, presented by Options in Education--a weekly radio broadcast devoted to coverage of news, features, policy, and people in the field of education on National Public Radio. The topic of special education for the gifted is discussed by B. Boston; and pros and…

"Options in Education" is a weekly radio magazine covering news, features, policy, and people in the field of education produced by National Public Radio and the Institute for Educational Leadership. This broadcast presents Geoffrey Blodgett discussing students' heroes, villains, and ideals; Rose Tobin on student mood at Berkeley; and…

Career guidance and employment are the focus of this transcript of a radio series broadcast by the National Public Radio System entitled "Can You Get There from Here?" The third of a 4-part series on the relationship between schooling and jobs, this program centers around conversations with William Harwood of New Schools Exchange, and Willard…

Describes a project in which summative evaluation was successfully applied in guiding the content of a rural media campaign to increase rice production in Sierra Leone, and in judging the campaign's impact upon completion. The pretest phase of the evaluation, project material development, and evaluation results are described. (MBR)

Traces the use of formative evaluation from World War I training films up to the detailed models and microcomputer technology currently employed. The influences of research techniques, psychometrics, and mass communications theory on evaluation methodologies are discussed, and advances such as the Program Analyzer are described. Extensive…

Reviews the variety of options in educational technology for continuing education, and discusses administrative and instructional issues related to the choice of educational media. (SK)

This is the second of a two-part article identifying various deprived groups and contributions which educational broadcasting might make to help them. Author gives examples of ways that the broadcasting services of many countries are trying to overcome some problems of deprivation. (Author/CSS)