Despite huge investments in the educational sector, many countries in Africa have not fared well in the education indices. This study examined the effect of teaching equipment and teachers' effort on learning outcomes in 744 Nigerian primary schools using Stochastic Frontier and Ordinary Least Square regression. The mean technical efficiency was…

In Turkey and many other countries, the importance of the interactive whiteboard (IWB) is increasing, and as a result, projects and studies are being conducted regarding the use of the IWB in classrooms. Accordingly, in these countries, many issues are being researched, such as the IWB's contribution to the education process, its use in classroom…

Many K-12 and higher-ed schools in both the United States and the United Kingdom have made a substantial investment in interactive whiteboard technology. Interactive whiteboards (IWBs) are generally perceived by students and teachers as a positive addition to the classroom learning environment. While there is support for links between IWBs and…

The aims of this article are to review the existing literature on the introduction and use of interactive whiteboards (IWBs) in schools and to summarise the key issues arising from this analysis in order to provide a context for the articles which follow in this special issue of "Learning, Media and Technology." The article reviews the evidence…

A survey of nonformal community education activities was conducted to determine specific use of media for identified educational and informational purposes. The results presented in this report are intended to provide resource information to professionals and paraprofessionals who ultimately may be employed in Learning Resource Center-Based…

Describes a technique for encoding both visual images and audio signals on a 12-inch long playing disc that could provide educators with a limitless structure of information. (FL)

Reports on an evaluation of five inexpensive reading machines that incorporate some of the features of computers for use in the classroom and reading laboratory. Indicates overall teacher acceptance of each machine. (FL)

The author notes that controversies over construction bids and contracts continue to represent the largest number of property cases reported in this year's chapter. Most of these cases are routine disputes between colleges or universities and contractors over such issues as the return of bid bonds, recovery of additional costs for construction…

Researchers investigated whether using modern writing tools--mechanical pencils, felt-tip pens, and other devices--would improve the legibility of first-grade students' handwriting. Results showed that children using these tools wrote no better than those using primary pencils. Teachers' practices did influence legibility, however. (PP)

Discusses educational effects of the style, content, and quality inherent in several multimedia and desktop-publishing products available to science teachers, including books, interactive software, videos, and computer simulations. (JJK)

Presents an overview of old and new apparatus which has been useful in providing visual and auditory feedback and feedforward in the teaching and learning of pronounciation. Includes extensive bibliographic references. (PMJ)

Information is presented regarding the Sony 5510 Learning Laboratory to help educators decide if the system is appropriate for their needs. Aspects such as peripheral equipment, optional accessories, end users, user profiles, student reactions, future expansions, and instructional uses are considered. (CB)

Provides an overview of recent developments in interactive video, including information on hardware requirements, federal programs to promote courseware development, implementation in the classroom, and currently available software. Emphasis is given to the perspective of the classroom teacher who wishes to explore this development further. (MBR)

Examines the contributions of free play, the role of the teacher in planning and promoting free play, and the experiential background of children that promotes play activities. Discusses the importance of providing a variety of play materials, and lists the criteria for selecting equipment. (RS)

The findings of an investigation by the Educational Committee of the New York State Senate on the advantages of satellite-based educational communications technology are summarized. After a brief foreword by the Chairman, the report is divided into three sections: suggestions for utilizing the technology of satellite-based communications; the need…