See and hear : the journal on audio-visual learning (1945)

(above) Harold Baumslone (li-il) u»d Milton Salzburg, heads of the newly reor- ganized Academic Fihn Company, New York City. Academic Film Announces First Release of Eight One-Reel Films ♦ First release of the Academic Film Company, Inc., New York, is Strange As It Seems, a series of eight 16 mm one reel films with sound, based on John Hix's newspaper fea- ture of the same name. Educational in content, the series offers dramatic excursions into the byways of recorded history. Typical titles include 50 Year Barter (nego- tiations with Denmark for the pur- chase of the Virgin Islands); Star Gazers (the story of Galileo); and Gold and Man (story of man's quest of the king of metals). (above) Mrs. Robert Jump and Mrs. R. Rittenhouse, Baltimore teachers, admire an Ampro Arc projector at the recent Mary- land State Teachers Convention. Teachers Show Great Interest at Maryland State Convention Show ♦ At recent state teachers conven- tions in Maryland, an unprecedented interest was shown in audio-visual aids. Reports show that never be- fore have so many attending teachers shown serious interest in classroom audio-visual equipment. Interesting audio-visual demonstrations were featured and countless questions were asked about setting up such programs in local schools. RECORDINGS... (continued from preceding page) Thomas Paine—Fight for free speech Nancy Hanks—The most effective sequences are the intensely real and intimate con- versations between young Abe and his mother. Jane Addams of Hull House—Emphasis on need for direct and realistic aid to the many victims of cultural change is signifi- cant. Susan B. Anthony—Recreating the late nine- teenth century status of women in poli- tics, finance and business, and pointing up the undemocratic social and moral prejudice that held them to be "unequal to men." Sheds light on problems of minority groups in general. Walter Reed CAVALCADE OF AMERICA, 1940-1941 (As Above) • Several of the programs in this series lend themselves effectively to discussion in the light of religious freedom; individual opinion, general welfare and good will and faith between two nations. Roger Williams—Fight for religious freedom. As a Man Thinketh — Thomas Cooper's struggle for freedom of opinion. The Undefended Border—The United States and Canada wished peace and were ready to settle all questions amicably without resort to armed force. John Brown — Lincoln called him the "wrongest right man who ever lived." LEST WE FORGET, Institute of Oral and Visual Education. Double-faced 16" Rec- ords, 331/^ rpm, 1.5 min. each side; J,S,C,A. On loan to schools free of charge. • By means of narration and dramatization, the establishment and preservation of the .American "freedoms" are traced. In addi- tion to providing historical facts and point- ing up social problems, each program in- directly interprets causes and consequences. Series I—The story of our free America; Series II—The struggle and achievement of American men and women who have de- veloped our democratic form of government; Series III—Meaning of Democracy as our way of life; freedom coupled with responsi- bility and loyalty with sacrifice; Series IV— Historical background of adoption of Con- stitution, portraying its workings and flexi- bilities as a basis of our democratic rights; Series V—A better world for youth; Series VI—America determines her destiny; Series VII— Spread of victory through unity on the home front; .Series VIII—National shrines; .SeriesX—Men and women who dedicated their lives to the American principle that all men are created equal. THIS IS AMERICA, Radio Arts Guild. Wilmington, Illinois; 2 double-faced 16" records, SV^ rpm, 15 min. each; J,S; $5.15 American Public Schools. The cnthusia.sm of an immigrant boy and his father for the advantages offered by the American public schools portrayed in this recording may be used as a starting point for a discussion of the necessity of education for all Americans. (On other side: Thanks- giving, 1621. Statue of Liberty. The story of the Statue of Liberty, its designing and construction through the contributions of liberty- loving people of Europe and America. (On other side: America Moves West.) TO RENT OR OWN, Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri; 1 double-Caccl 16" record, 33% rpm, 30 min; J,S,C,A; S5.()(); loaned for postage cost. • This dramatized discussion of an im- portant consumer problem is resolved by a "typical" American Family's studying the arguments pro and con with regard to their own particular interests, desires, and needs. "Listening to this program would result in a re-examination of certain beliefs, atti- tudes and values and would motivate ques- tioning and investigation of conditions in the community." WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS, Norman Corwin, United States Office of Educa- tion; 2 double-faced 16" records, 33% rpm, 60 min; J,S,C,A; $2.50 per program copy. • "A stirring one-hour radio drama com- memorating the 150th anniversary (Decem- ber 15, 1941) of the adaption of the Bill of Rights of our Constitution. The script fea- , tures Lieutenant James Stewart, Dr. Leopold Stokowski, and a host of other top-ranking artists and. musicians. The program closes with an inspiring message by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt." This record- ing is especially appropriate for use with discussion groups, immigrant-naturalization classes, and social studies classes, discussing privileges and obligations which United States citizenship involves. • BOUND VOLUMES OF See & Hear • Volume Number One Issues 1 to 9 (former digest size) Contains the following: September 1945 January 1946 October 1945 February 1946 November 1945 March 1946 December 1945 April 1946 May 1946 • Bound in Blue Cloth With Silver Letters LIMITED SUPPLY Cost: $5.00 per copy, postpaid Order from: Circulation Department Audio-Visual Publications, Inc. £au Claire, Wisconsin