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SINCE 1950, the U. S. Army has been developing the use of television to meet military training and informational requirements. At that time, television as an entertainment medium had become established and its potential use for teaching was realized by many. However, this potential had to be translated into techniques and "know-how" which would permit the effective use of television for military needs. To obtain this information, the U. S. Army Signal Corps established a long-range study program with the objective of developing television as an effective military training and communications medium. This program, which is still going on, represents one of the most extensive military or civilian efforts to develop television. One of its aspects is the development of suitable equipment, and the results of this program have been reflected in new television equipment. The major aspect of the program has produced information which has made the U. S. Army the leading user of television for teaching purposes. The results of these studies have: (a) indicated that television is as effective as conventional instruction for teaching a variety of subject matter; (In the five years succeeding this study, about 30 other military and civilian studies have confirmed this finding.) (b) demonstrated that motor skills such as machine gun disassembly, radio alignment, and teletype repair can be taught by television; (This extended the use of television beyond that of transmitting lectures and demonstrations.) (c) proven that television can be used for teaching for as long as eight hours a day |
