This document discusses key concepts in selecting and using instructional media in education. It defines instructional media as information carriers designed to fulfill teaching and learning objectives. Several factors should be considered when selecting media, including learning objectives, group size and characteristics, available resources, and technical support. There are also various principles for selecting media, such as being learner-centered, motivating interest, and achieving educational value. Different types of media are also classified, such as projected, non-projected, audio, and visual aids. Research studies on selecting instructional media focus on determining the influencing factors.
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