Educational screen & audio-visual guide (c1956-1971])

The evaluation of school films will go on, and the State board has appealed for state allowance for this purpose. The State board has also asked for 75,000 Swedish crowns for the next financial year in order to produce films for the training of teachers, and for 70,000 Swedish crowns to assist in the purchase of film projectors for elementary schools. The State board will ask for additional funds to make it possible to give the same subsidies also to higher schools. So far the State board has produced two films of its own for the training of teachers. One film is called "Teaching with Film" and the other one deals with activity methods in modern teaching. Some other films are in the planning stage. The production and distribution of most school films are carried out by private firms. The films listed in the catalog mentioned are not distributed by the State board but by the producers themselves. The elementary school .A-V education situation is this: Sweden is divided into 1,030 school districts. About 85, or 8 per cent, of these school districts now have their own film libraries containing on an average 40 titles. Six hundred and fifty, or about 63 per cent, of all districts are connected with regional film libraries. The number of films in a regional library amounts to about 50 titles. Thus more than 70 per cent of all the elementary school districts have regular distribution of films to their schools. The films in these libraries have been bought from the producers and may be borrowed at no charge by the schools. As far as the higher schools are concerned, the film problem is not yet solved, but film libraries are planned for them too. Most elementary school districts and many of the secondary schools have film projectors of their own, but there is 7iot one projector in every school as yet, and this is now the nearest goal. Until recently silent films were used more than sound films, but sound films are now definitely on the march. Usually there are no special libraries for still pictures in the school districts. As far as possible, every school purchases its own supply. Most schools have still picture projectors. The still pictures now sold have not been evaluated but the suggestion has been made that the State board make a catalog containing the titles of the best filmstrips and 5x5 cm slides. Finally it should be mentioned that the State board has published methodical instructions for the use of audiovisual materials. .And now audio-visual people in Sweden hope that all these activities will result in better teaching in the schools of our countrv. PEERLESS Reconditioning of Prints for Film Libraries Can be done one at a time, ten at a time, any number at a time according to your needs and convenience. Among the prints in your Film Library, there are undoubtedly some which, through hard, frequent usage have been damaged — with the result that the impact of your message on audiences may be seriously diminished. Our many years of experience in the protection, preservation and reconditioning of film can profitably serve you in prolonging the useful life of your prints. Peerless Re-Conditioning services include: INSPECTION REPAIRS SCRATCH REMOVAL CLEANING FOOTAGE REPLACEMENTS REHUMIDIFICATION "PEERLBSS TREATMENT" TO RESIST FUTURE DAMAGE. We can also cut your costs by reducing or eliminating the need for replacement footage or whole replacement prints. Get Longer Life for Your Prints! Cost? Surprisingly low! Write for Price List. EERLESS p I FILM PROCESSING CORPORATION I 165 WEST 46th STREET, NEW YORK 36, N. Y 1 959 SEWARD STREET, HOLLYWOOD 38, CALIF. ^ i I I I I I i February, 1955 Writing for more informotlon? Mention EDUCATIONAL SCREEN