From a review of relevant literature and conference reports, guidelines were prepared for assessing the value of automated instructional materials. Major points included: (1) a definition of automated instruction; (2) a comparison of Skinner and Crowder methods; (3) benefits of automation; (4) general sources of automated materials; (5) benefits of teaching machines; (6) compatibility of teaching machines with existing programs; (7) testing of automated systems; (8) cost comparisons; (9) automated instruction as part of a total training program. (EMH)