This bibliography with 1,273 entries is an updated supplement to the preliminary 1997 bibliography on informal adult learning. It is a useful resource guide for those interested in publications (e.g. academic papers, government reports, grassroots publications) aimed at furthering understanding of how learning and teaching takes place in different…

Summarizes ERIC documents and journal articles and highlights World Wide Web resources that discuss uses of technology in the elementary school classroom to foster student learning. (TJQ)

This document presents a total of 48 references and annotations of works published after 1995 that are in some way related to the topic of adult literacy, learning disabilities, and technology. The first part of the document presents annotations of 30 online articles, journal articles, books, and book articles devoted to the following topics:…

Promoting community awareness and understanding of the issues encompassed within the teaching and learning of school mathematics, and involving parents in their children's mathematics education are the first steps toward the goal that every child must gain mathematical power. This document helps to answer some of the most frequent questions that…

This booklet, which is intended for general readers wishing to understand important trends in vocational education and training, provides insight into how self-paced learning programs are being implemented in Australia and how teachers and students evaluate their effectiveness. The following topics are discussed in the first booklet's first seven…

Adult literacy is an integral part of today's educational movement and will continue to be a focus as changing needs of society are addressed. This bibliography presents annotations of 40 journal articles and ERIC documents dealing with instructional strategies in adult literacy. Annotations in the bibliography date from the period 1989-1992 and…

Describes the ways available multimedia and videodisc technologies can be integrated into the classroom to support instruction for students with learning disabilities. Three basic modes for instructional use of videodisc players are discussed: the watch-it mode, watch-relevant-screens mode, and the computer-assisted instruction mode. An annotated…

Electronic learning, also known as e-learning, is generally defined as instruction and learning experiences that are delivered via electronic technology such as the Internet, audiotape and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive television, and CD-ROM. Web-based learning, computer-based learning, and virtual classrooms are some of the…

This book identifies more than 650 Internet and World Wide Web sites across the K-12 curriculum that can benefit teachers who may not have time to carry out lengthy searches themselves. The Web sites in this book are organized alphabetically by the following K-12 subject areas: art, bilingual education, drama, ESL, foreign language, health…

The goal of this book is to provide leads to the resources on the World Wide Web that connect with everyday events, celebrations, and holidays and that provide concepts and ideas that might help students to construct new knowledge. Sites selected include lesson plans, interactive activities, electronic visits to museums and trips around the United…

This book reviews materials for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult students. By looking through hundreds of texts, by consulting ESL colleagues, and by pooling teaching experience and knowledge of the field, resources were selected that are believed to be successful with adult ESL learners and useful for teachers and tutors. Over…

Highlights 14 ERIC documents dating from 1987 to 1989 that are resources for using computers in the language arts classroom. Presents annotations for each document. (MG)

Describes Web-site resources for children's literature. Discusses sites that provide users with information for matching books with readers; children's literature listservs; and sites with ideas for enhancing the curriculum with literature activities. Demonstrates how children's books and Web sites can be used together in the classroom. (AEF)

Describes 38 Internet resources focusing on current events and 1996 election news, listing Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) and special features for each. Other highlights include technological requirements for RealAudio and VDOLive, a campaign simulation game, and suggestions for incorporating all these resources into instruction. (LAM)

Provides an annotated bibliography of nine current articles from the ERIC database on using computers as instructional tools. Includes articles related to computer uses in reading and writing classes; for spelling improvement; to accommodate learning disabled students; and for speech, sign, or foreign-language courses. (AJL)