The paper looks into visualisation in learning mathematics from three perspectives: It starts from a discussion what it takes to make a sign, an inscription on the blackboard, on paper or on a computer screen to an image. Here we will look into the question of "similarity" and point to the possibility of having different perspectives on the same…

Communication is a multi-faceted discipline which has often neglected the study of images as spatial, stylistic experiences in favor of exploring the social impact of their contents. This essay offers an addition to the traditional emphases of communication by building on the concepts of framing (perspectives on how meaning is created) and…

Since the camera can make a large number of pictures inexpensively, it is well suited for not only making transparencies, but for black-and-white copying and duplicating of texts and reference material, and the recording of student work in a form which can be conveniently stored. (Author)

Provides access to library supplier information through The Product Directory and The Directory of Suppliers. (EJS)

Analyzes the suitability of microforms for the reproduction of visual material, and suggests that microformat is a more economical and convenient means of making these materials accessible to the scholar. (Author/CMV)

A total of 120 preschool children were presented with verbally and/or visually defined poor or rich recipients and were asked to share from 11 units of low value candy and 11 units of high value candy. (MS)

Suggests ways of creating simple or complex seeing-thinking activities which develop students' predictive behaviors. (DD)

The use of graphics for clarifying paradigmatic and syntagmatic relationships of nominals is described. This approach improves student understanding of reflexive, pseudo-reflexive, and nonreflexive sequences. (Contains seven references.) (Author/LB)

Sketches the art of memory in the classical period, medieval times, and the sixteenth century. Maintains that in classrooms, workshops, and seminars the old memory art can illuminate the role of graphics in technical communication and can promote the creation of fresh, mnemonically powerful graphics for publications and presentation. (SR)

Describes a computer program that manages a collection of pictures such as photographic slides, overheads, or computer images in one or more databases. Discusses organizing the database, searching, and keeping track of the time needed to present the images. (Author/LRW)

Shows how the "Boston Globe" brings words, diagrams, illustrations, and photographs together in evocative information packages. Traces the process of discussion and decision making among reporters, editors, art directors, and graphic artists as the team chooses concepts the graphics will illustrate, and produces the graphics themselves. (SR)