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Types of Sound Aids for Schools 139
The varying curricula of schools present a problem to the educational broadcaster and to the teacher who would make effective use of the best educational radio programs. It is impossible to arrange educational broadcasts to fit the schedules of all schools. Similarly, it is impossible for all schools to standardize instruction to the point where a radio subject or series — except for certain general programs for the entire student body — can be utilized in all schools at a given hour, day, or week. These programs may be solved by the recording of the most effective radio programs, as discussed later. Another aid to the solution of some of the problems is suggested in the later discussion of centralized radio-sound distribution equipment.
The paramount advantage of the educational radio program is that it can be used with equal effectiveness by the smallest rural school in the land; by the school in a town of moderate size; or by the largest city school or school system. The rural school without electricity can secure at low cost a battery receiving set which will provide satisfactory reception year after year. The larger school may use individual receiving sets or centralized radio-sound equipment to reach any or all rooms and the school auditorium with clear reception. In any case, the programs which have cost thousands of dollars to produce are available without charge and the equipment may be secured and maintained at negligible cost per pupil. In all cases, the selection of equipment should be based on the quality of performance rather than on price. Frequently the saving of a few dollars in original cost of equipment may prove to be the least profitable investment. Equipment of poor quality, rendering unsatisfactory service, will do more to deaden a powerful instructional tool than will any other factor.
The production of radio programs for broadcasts and mock radio programs for use over the radio-sound system is becoming one of the most effective methods of applying radio technique to instruction in music, speech, dramatics, history, geography, science, and many other subjects. A script exchange offered by the Office of Education* provides a wealth of effective instructional material for use in schools, CCC camps, and other educational groups. Many broadcasting stations offer their facilities to schools at little or no cost for the presentation of such programs, if well done. Many larger schools and school systems are making regular use of such facilities. The motivating power of these local productions is an immeasurable force, resulting in volun
* Federal Radio Project, U. S. Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, Washington, D. C.