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PROBLEMS OF FILM UTILIZATION 51 film is helpful to those who have reading difficulties. In the Erpi experiments it was discovered that highly technical terms were comprehended by children in the lower grades when these terms were used in connection with the actual objects or processes which they explained. 6 The sound film is also a valuable teaching tool inasmuch as it brings into the classroom a new personality, a new voice—a voice of authority which is carefully synchronized with the picture which it explains. The sound film saves the teacher's time in preparation by presenting an explanation already well thought out. In connection with this last point, the sound film has been found to aid the teacher deficient in subject matter and lacking "dynamic directive ability in the classroom." 7 It may be well to point out that many sound films may be used as silent subjects by the simple expedient of turning off the sound. This procedure is often effective with the type of film in which the sound consists principally of a synchronized narration. The teacher may furnish his own running comment, or may direct class discussion during the showing of the film. Where the sound is an integral part of the film, to try to deal with the pictured ma- terial alone is often unwise and frequently results in distortion and confusion. Under no circumstances should the teacher at- tempt to run a sound film on a silent machine. Serious film damage is inevitable. Silent films may, however, be shown on a sound projector. Both silent and sound films have been included in this cata- logue. Where the best film available is obtainable only in silent form, no hesitation should be felt in securing and using this film. On the other hand, all things being equal, it is the writer's opinion that the sound film will contribute most to the majority of the topics dealt with in the social studies. III. BUY, RENT, OR BORROW? One of the greatest deterrents to the use of films in the class- room has been their rental costs. This cost has undoubtedly ac- counted for the large number of "free" films which have found their way into our schools. Even with this class of film, the user 6 Eads, op. tit., p. 17. 7 Hoban, Hoban, and Zisman, op. cit., p. 112.