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Vail, Cynthia O.; Elmore, Shannon Renee – NHSA Dialog, 2011
Toy selection is an important role for early childhood teachers. This research-to-practice article describes what research tells us about how toys can affect the social interactions and communication of young children including those with developmental delays.
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Toys, Developmental Delays
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Brisco, Shonda – Teacher Librarian, 2004
One of the hardest administrative duties for teacher-librarians seems to be collection development. One would think that the selection of books would be effortless, especially with the number of online bookstores offering used book discounts or free shipping for large orders. Deepening budget cuts and limited or untrained staff means collection…
Descriptors: Selection Tools, School Libraries, Media Selection, Library Services
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Laskowski, Mary S. – Acquisitions Librarian, 2004
Media selection and acquisition is highly dependent on a number of variables, perhaps the most important of which is changing technologies. New technology is a wonderful and frightening thing, with a high level of impact on media collection development. New technologies can improve sound and visual quality, but can also play havoc with established…
Descriptors: Media Selection, Information Technology, Technological Literacy, Selection Tools