School-Friendly Computers: The Media Specialist's Key Role

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When computers enter a school, it is often the Media Specialist who is responsible for the smooth entry of the computer into the curriculum. Several topics are described with which the Media Specialist must deal when preparing for computers. Under the heading, Site Preparation, are three major tasks: deciding where to place the computers, preparing for adequate space, power, heat and security, and the ordering of furniture and supplies. Under the heading, People Preparation, falls the tasks of preparing the students and teachers who will use the computer. Topics discussed are early involvement, group decision-making, giving time to learn and a training program.

Computers, Digital computers, Education, Elementary schools, Implementation, Curriculum, Microcomputer, Computer Facilities, Secondary Schools, In-Service Training, Facility Location

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Media Reviews Filmstrips: The Biology of Nuclear War

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The Biology of Nuclear War is a terrifying filmstrip which explores the short term and long term results of an atomic bomb explosion on plants, animals, the environment and ecosystems. By using artists' views, and photographs of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, the film leaves the viewer with the impression that 1945 must never happen again. The filmstrip is recommended as a catalyst for discussion of the use of nuclear weapons.

Ecology, Nuclear weapons, Audio Visual, The Biology of Nuclear War

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