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March, 1942 Page 111 ing can be^ be effective by means of conferences with small groups of ieachers in their schools. Kecommendations For Improving Visual Education In Texas 1. Extending the Influence of Activities of Organizations in Texas. a. Department of Visual Instruction of the N.E.A. Since this department has been giving impetus to the national movement, it appears that its influence should be felt more forcefully in this state. b. Visual Instruction Section of the Texas State Teachers Association. If a greater number of educators in Texas would take an interest in this organization, support it, and encourage its work, it could be made to render a real service to the teachers of this state. c. Visual Education Conferences. Certainly, these con- ferences (some have already been held) can do much toward promoting visual education, making school e-xecutives and teachers aware of its values, and throwing light on a large variety of administrative and teaching problems. d. State Department of Education. The State Depart- ment has contributed much to the visual education movement since 1938. It appears, however, that educators in Texas would do well to encourage the members of the State Department of Education in their efforts to sponsor visual instruction throughout the state. 2. The Work of Two Divisions of State Government. The State Health Department and the Public Safety Department are producing a number of motion pictures and other types of visual aids for the purpose of informing the public of the services they are rendering the state and for the purpose of in- structing the school children in regard to health and safety measures. It appears that education should either invite these state agencies to assist them in carrying on their own health and safety programs or try to make arrangements for use of materials. 3. Service Bureaus for Visual Instruction. Although there are several of these bureaus now in operation, the trend in Texas toward establishing regional and local film libraries should continue. 4. Financing Visual Instruction Programs. a. Cooperative Buying. It appears that groups of schools might profitably support a regional bureau. The East Texas Bureau is an excellent example of collective buying. b. Special Taxation. Special taxation (such as in the state of Ohio) might be used to finance such a pro- gram. c. Other Sources of Revenue. Some schools are attempt- ing to operate and maintain a visual instruction pro- gram by assistance of local agencies. 5. The Production of Visual Aids in Texas. »a. School-made Visual Aids. It is possible for individuals and groups in every school in the state to produce materials needed for instruction. Many of the less expensive aids can be made in the schools, and individ- uals in the schools should be encouraged to do so. b. Commercial Concerns. Commercial concerns should be encouraged to produce materials especially adapt- able to the schools of Texas. c. Production in Colleges and Universities. The pos- sibilities of production of visual materials in the col- leges and universities are being demonstrated on rather an extensive scale at several state universities through- out the nation. The University of Texas might well have the same facilities where educators from all parts of the state could go to have special types of work done. 6. Administrative and Teaching Practices. a. Administration. It is the opinion of most educators K who have studied the problem that the most effective B administration of a visual aids program is through a ■ director of visual instruction. More directors of H visual instruction should be employed in the schools B of Texas. ^L b. Teaching. Teachers in the schools of Texas should ^|to be encouraged to take courses in visual instruction. ■ csSENTIAL ,0 VlCTOR>' c \r0'l .*^^m V'-^.l J m ^A fV^' ii^ MILITARY ^INDUSTRY ^EDUCATION Maximum Training In IMinimum Time In fhe tremendous fask of training millions of Fighting Men and many millions in our factories, schools, etc., thousands of films and Victor 16mm ' Sound Motion Picture Projectors have proved that they are indispensable to National Defense. "KEEP THEM WORKING" In all branches of the U. S. Sovernment War and Civilian Service, Victor Anlmatophones are performing at "Top ■ Speed - For • Victory." The largest trained personnel in the Industry Is constantly on the alert to give service and counsel so that "Training for Victory" for the smallest gathering and for the very largest gathering, either indoors or out- doors, can continue without interruption. The Victor Anlmato- phone, with its superior sound and picture clariti,', and Victor Service, are at your disposal. ^T\i« ior catalog or any needed InformaHen. \|| \\€;^ ©^ Xl ANIMATOGRAPH CORPORATION ^ Dept. D-1, Davenport, Iowa ~ DISTRIBUTORS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD