Since the earliest adoption of educational technologies, teachers and researchers have been exploring its efficacy on language learning and development. The speed with which these technologies are now infiltrating academic student support will continue to increase, and so the need for good guidance in this space will likewise increase. Currently…

The Kimberley Language Resource Centre (KLRC) earned its status over three decades as the representative body for Kimberley languages. In 2004, the organisation started to respond to grassroots concerns about the lack of language speakers in the younger generations. Aboriginal people are also connecting loss of languages to loss of bio-cultural…

Describes the organization and function of the Scottish School Science Equipment Resource Centre, and discusses the need for a similar organization in South Australia. (AL)

Author relates some of his experiences as a visiting lecturer in educational media at Riverina College, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. (Author)

Study centers attempt to assist in the preparation of students for their professional life by channeling their energy, talents, and leisure time in a creative and productive way. Available from: The Australian College of Education, 916 Swanston Street, Carlton 3053, Victoria, Australia. (Author/MLF)

The historical situation and current developments in education are treated in relationship to adult education. Educational resource centers, and training and research in Australia are also reviewed. (MW)

This annotated bibliography lists children's books by Australian authors selected to provide American libraries with books that reflect many facets of Australian life as well as the work of Australia's many authors. The list is arranged by grade level, including pre-school and primary, grades three to six, and junior high and up. (EM)

Stressing the theme of resourcefulness on the part of Australian school librarians and media specialists, this volume contains papers and addresses on learning through technology, the Australian school catalogue information service, the curriculum development centre in Canberra, women and the curriculum, Australian resource utilization, directions…

Discussion of information literacy and school library media specialists focuses on work outside the United States and the need for a more global approach. Describes guidelines, standards and policies and reviews programs in Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, and New Zealand. (LRW)

A learning resource catalogue (currently LRC3) that comprises records of learning objects has been used by members of the Universitas 21 Consortium for three years. Five conceptually useful classes of learning objects are employed. While almost all faculty who were introduced to the LRC appreciate its value, need, and ease of use, few are willing…

Outdoor and Environmental Education Centres provide programs that are designed to address a range of environmental education aims, and contribute broadly to student learning for sustainability. This paper examines the roles such Centres can play, and how they might contribute to the Australian Government's initiative in relation to sustainable…