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I personally see many advantages to using laserdiscs in the classroom.  They
can be integrated very effectively into a lecture type presentation because
of their non-linear format.  Video clips and slides can be shown from
anywhere on the disc by just accessing the correct frame number.  The
important thing to understand is that there are two types of laserdiscs -
CLV and CAV.  CLV are essentially video on laserdisc and can only be
accessed by time frame.  These are designed to show as a video usually.  CAV
are the flexible laserdiscs that allow the user to access any segment on the
disc by frame number.

Several teacher in my school  (art, biology, earth science, social studies
and health) are very good at integrating this technology into their
curriculum.  Our health teacher just ordered the entire ABC Interactive
laserdisc set on Drugs, Teenage Pregnancy and Alcohol.  She plans to use the
entire sent next year and is willing to take the time to preview and plan
which frames will fit into her lectures,

Most teachers are not willing to put in the time it takes to integrate this
technology into their curriculum.  The ones that have taken the time (at
least at my school) are very happy with the results.

The students at my school are excellent at using laserdisc and have
integrated them into their oral presentations in the biology and social
studies classes.  It really added a pizazz to their presentations.

My advise would be to start small.  Find out if a teacher is interested in
using the technology and go from there.  Many people claim this technology
is on its way out.  All I can say is that I still see companies producing
laserdiscs and teachers who use them.

Gail



Gail M. Szeliga, Librarian
ehslib@spectra.net
Union Endicott High School
Endicott, NY 13760


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