Motion pictures for instruction (1926)

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EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION xv out it being within the power of the ordinary superintendent to know just how to go about the proper selection of this material, and the scientific determination of the very real educational value of suitable educational films, has led the author to prepare this volume. He has undertaken in addition to a consideration of the value of the motion picture film as a teaching instrument, to organize as comprehensive a list as possible of the various films which may be secured either by purchase or rental. These lists of films are prepared in such a way that some notion as to their availability can be secured although the number of the films listed is so great that any estimate or critical description has been impracticable. It is our belief that school superintendents throughout the country will find this an invaluable hand book and that through its study and use the effectiveness of the motion picture as an educational agency may be greatly increased. Without any question each year will witness an increasing use in our public schools of films. Without proper guidance great waste of money and pupils' time may result. With a careful, intelligent guidance on the part of those responsible for the selection of films and their proper correlation with the other organized activities of the school, w7e will see a real step forward in educational efficiency. C. E. Chadsey