The Learning Resource Center at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, provides tutoring laboratories that are required for developmental reading, writing, and math courses. This article reviews the processes used to plan and determine the effectiveness of the tutoring laboratories, including logic models, student learning outcomes, and the results of…

Presents a case study of the development of a faculty media production laboratory by Michigan State University's media center, describing funding, facilities, promotion, utilization, and future plans. (CMV)

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of computer location on first grade students' enjoyment and usage of computers. A large difference was found concerning time spent on computers between in-class and computer lab settings. In-class computer students spent three times as long on computers as computer lab students during the three…

This manual of microcomputer operations for the media center is intended to serve as a guide for students, faculty and staff of West Orange High School, Florida. The philosophy behind the media center is that students and teachers benefit from library services, and that all related equipment, schedules, procedures, and materials should be…

Presents five puzzles in the shape of stars that contain scrambled letters and clues to help define computer terms and improve computer literacy. Use of the puzzles by students and adults in the computer labs of library media centers is discussed. Answers to the puzzles are also provided. (LRW)

Lists 100 specialists from libraries, instructional media centers, and computer labs in schools across the country and their projects or achievements using educational technologies during this past school year. (Author/LRW)

Examines the integration of technology in Iowa high schools. Highlights include rural versus urban schools; available technology in the classrooms, labs, media centers, and administrative offices; uses of technology; the perceived impact of using technology; administrative support; teacher motivation; and community support. (LRW)

Describes two instruments: one designed to assess students' perceptions of various aspects of their computer laboratory environments and the other to measure attitudes toward computers and computing courses. These instruments were used to determine association between laboratory environment and student attitude. Findings indicate a close…

Describes local area networks (LANs) and discusses advantages of their use in schools for students and teachers, including networking in labs, media centers, and classrooms. Roles of the network supervisor and/or technician are explained, including making decisions about the rights of users and instruction and assistance. (LRW)

The computer education program at Shaker Heights (Ohio) City School District provides every child at every level in the system access to a computer, supports and encourages those who wish to implement computer-related programs, and offers comprehensive computer literacy and programing program at a magnet school in the district. (EJS)

Describes the University of Hawaii Manoa's Center for Instructional Support. Topics include multimedia services (online management, multimedia classrooms, general use classrooms, equipment pools, video duplicating, and other); graphic media design (service and consultation); campus central repair; the Center's Web page; and its relationship with…

Discusses how to integrate a computer lab with a school library media center. Topics include planning; management issues; printing guidelines; scheduling; instruction and integration; staff development; supervision while classes are in the computer lab; and technical issues. (LRW)

This document contains three reports. The first, "What Is Mediated Instruction?," discusses programs of media services--their goals, how they operate, and their functions, and describes the Learning Resources Center at Los Angeles City College (LACC), which emphasizes self-paced individualized instruction and which utilizes a new…

Describes the integration of microcomputers and CD-ROMs into an elementary school in North Carolina. Topics addressed include computer networks; classroom computers; computer labs; printing capabilities; library and administrative access; phone systems; other building uses, including the lunch program and climate control; funding; and teacher…

Outlines design and management factors to be considered when developing a microcomputer lab for an instructional media center (IMC). Highlights include environmental considerations, including spatial arrangements, furniture, power requirements, temperature control, and lighting; software and hardware acquisition; and administrative considerations,…