ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
EDITORIAL
July 1959, Vol. 31, No. 7 APPLIED JOURNALS, ACS 1 155 Sixteenth St., N.W. Washington 6, D. C. Direcfor o f Publicafions, C. B. Larrabee Editorial Director, Walter J. Murphy Execufive Editor, James M. Crowe Production Manager, Joseph H. Kuney ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Edifor, Lawrence T. Hallett Managing Edifor, Robert G. Gibbs EDITORIAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON 6, D. C. 1 1 5 5 Sixteenth St., N.W. Teletype W A 23 Phone REpublic 7-3337 Associafe Editors: 0. Glodys Gordon Stella Anderson, Katherine 1. Biggs Assisfanf Editors: Robert J. Riley, Robert J Kelley, Ruth M. Howorth, Eugenia Keller, Sue M. Sollidoy, Molvino 8. Preisr, Ruth Reynord Edifarial Assisfanfs: Katherine H. Ginnane, Virginia E. Stewart Luyouf and Production: Joseph Jacobs, (Art Director), Melvin D. Buckner (Art); Betty V. Kieffer, Roy F. Nash, Clarence 1. Rakow, John 8. Sinnelt, Leroy 1. Corcoran BRANCH EDITORIAL OFFICES CHICAGO 3, ILL. Room 926 36 South Wabarh Ave. Phone STate 2-5148 Teletype CG 725 Associate Editors: Howard J. Sanders, Chester Placek, Laurence J. White Assistonf Editor: James H. Krleger HOUSTON 2, TEX. 718 Melrose Bldg. Phone FAirfox 3-7107 Teletype HO 72 Associafe Editor: Bruce F. Greek Assistanf Editor: Eorl V. Anderson NEW YORK 16, N. Y. 2 Pork Ave. Phone ORegon 9-1646 Teletype NY 1-4726 Associate Editors: William Q. Hull, Harry Stenerson, David M. Kiefer, D. Gray Weaver, Walter S. Fedor Assisfont Editor: Louis A. Agnello SAN FRANCISCO 4, CALIF. 703 Mechanics' Institufe Bldg. 57 Post St. Phone EXbrook 2-2895 Teletype SF 549 Associate Editors: Richard 0. Newholl, David E. Gushee Assisfanf Editor: Joseph Sturchio EASTON, PA. 20th and Northampton Sts. Phone Blackburn 8-91 11 Teletype ESTN Pa 7048 Associafe Edifor: Charlotte C. Sayre Editorial Assisfants: Joyce A. Richards, Elizabeth R. Rufe EUROPEAN OFFICE Bush House, Aldwych, London Cable JIECHEM Phone Temple Bar 3605 Associafe Edifor: Albert S. nester Confribufing Edifor: R. H. Muller Advisory Board: R. M. Archibald, W. H. Beamer, F. E. Beomish, H. G. Castidy, W. D. Cooke, J. 1. Hoffman, M. T. Kelley, C. 1. Luke, W. M. MocNevin, W. J. Mader, John Mitchell, Jr., H. N. Nachtrieb, E. J. Rosenbaum, R. G. Russell, F. H. Stross Adverfising Managemenf: REINHOLD PUBLISHING CORP. (For Branch Offices see page 109 AI
Teaching Analytical Chemistry with Films Use of movie and TV films presents unique advantages in teaching analytical chemistry at academic and industrial levels
the growing use of films and television as effective teaching aids, it is not surprising that me now have some films for teaching certain phases of analytical chemistry. This nionth's Report for Analytical Chemists (page 21 A) describes the development of two films, one to teach the use of an analytical balance and the other, a typical gravimetric procedure. Possibly the most significant aspect of this article is t h a t it establishes the fact that such films can be made a t a nominal cost. I t seeins likely t h a t this type of teaching aid n-ill be utilized to a n increasing degree in the next few years as college enrollments swell and teaching loads increase. We have seen in the past year the advent of a film which presents a \Thole course in general chemistry. This film comes in either black and white or color. College courses for credit are being offered via television for such subjects as physics and Russian. Closed circuit T V has long been used for demonstrating surgical techniques to medical students. Another significant development along this line is the U. S. Government interest in the educational uses of television, radio, audio-visual materials, and other media. The U. S. Office of Education has been granted $1.5 million for grants and contracts in support of research looking toward more effective educational uses of these media. Slready the Office of Education has approved 69 grants for research and experimentation and 11 contracts for related activities. Froj ects under way include the use of T V in teaching science in elementary schools, films for teaching certain phases of college physics, and filmed science courses for secondary schools. Proposed research applications are screened by a panel of 15 specialists. The ultimate cost of projects approved to date is estimated a t $3 million. Additional proposals will be considered in the fall. Full details of his prograin are available from the Commissioner of Education, Office of Education, U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington 25, D.C. From what we have read and heard, i t appears t h a t movie and T V films are beginning to play a vital role in teaching. While it is always dangerous to make predictions, it seems t h a t these niedia will become increasingly important a t both academic and industrial levels. OS~IDERISG
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