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142 The AudioVisual Handbook
Radio Recordings
The preceding discussion of the radio program suggested one of the difficulties encountered in applying radio programs to instructional procedure. Many times the radio program is not on the air when it would be most convenient for the class or section which should secure the greatest benefit from the program. This means that it is necessary to disrupt other class schedules and plans or miss the program entirely. The latter is the easiest solution, and one that is used too frequently.
A more logical solution of the problem, which is receiving the attention of broadcasting facilities and schools, is that of recording the radio programs for use over and over again with different classes or sections, and for use at the time when the instructional material fits the teaching schedule. These recordings of radio programs are known as transcriptions. This means simply that the program has been recorded for reproduction.
A plan to make available many excellent recordings of radio programs is being put into operation by at least two of the large broadcasting companies and by the Federal Radio Project, U. S. Office of Education. This plan provides for the preparation of transcriptions or radio recordings of leading educational broadcasts for use among schools. These radio recordings provide that important and frequently missing link between the broadcasting studio and the classroom. The radio recordings are offered for sale at reasonable prices and, as with motion-picture films, will be offered for temporary school use at low cost through state and city service bureaus. This will make it possible to fit desirable material into the teaching schedule and will eliminate the need for adjusting the daily routine to fit broadcast schedules.
It is not anticipated that this new radio recording service will cover all programs of merit. Such programs as the Damrosch "Music Appreciation Hour" of the National Broadcasting Company and Columbia's "School of the Air" fit the teaching schedule and should be heard as they are presented. Also, , important international news broadcasts and special events should be heard while on the air. On the other hand, there are many fine programs in the fields of science, dramatics, literature, history, health, geography, etc., which will be more convenient to use as recordings.
Transcription play-back equipment, now available, makes it possible to use these fine teaching materials — scientific aids to instruction —