This book is designed to be used in conjunction with a training workshop which helps experienced educators meet the unique challenges of mentoring beginning teachers. The training helps participants explore the mentoring process, understand the problems and concerns of the beginning teacher, identify the six essential qualities of a…

This study guide outlines step-by-step requirements for 18 sequential units of an independent, self-directed learning course on American Civilization offered at St. Louis Community College at Meramec. For each unit the guide lists in appropriate order assigned and supplementary readings with accompanying study questions, taped lectures,…

Discusses the use of computing, communications, and traditional educational technology and the scientific process and describes the development of a teaching and learning module in biology at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh that uses the Internet. Topics include interactive learning, future possibilities, and the use of…

Intended for use in an introductory computer course for educators, this textbook contains the following chapters: (1) "Introduction to Using Computers in Education"; (2) "Communications, Networks, the Internet, and the World Wide Web"; (3) "Software Applications for Education,"; (4) "Hardware Applications for…

This set of materials include an interactive videotape and textbook program (tape not included here) for high-beginning and intermediate English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students in or about to enter the workplace. The materials provide instruction in communication skills essential for job success. The 10 video segments and corresponding student…

This multimedia kit for French instruction at the secondary level aims to acquaint students with some basic airline terminology in French. One goal of the modular course is to show students the practical link that exists between the study of French and the work world. The kit is represented by a teacher's guide, a student handbook, and a…

Outlines several realistic, practical, classroom-tested strategies for using computers to augment undergraduate history instruction. These include drawing on databases to provide illustrative examples during class lectures and tutorials centering on research questions to be answered in the computer lab. Describes a class project involving…

This journal issue focuses on natural and humanmade structures. In addition to sidebars of features, an annotated list of resources for grades K-8 is provided, including Web sites; CD-ROMs and software; videos; and books. Additional resources, activities, and a subject index are also included. (AEF)

Describes three hypermedia databases designed to support secondary education classes in Scottish history. The databases contain mostly 19th-century census information with links to subjects such as fashion, education, and entertainment. Interactive interfaces allow students to create original research applications. (MJP)

This curriculum on money management skills for deaf adolescent and young adult students is presented on nine video CD-ROMs as well as in a print version. The curriculum was developed following a survey of the needs of school and rehabilitation programs. It was also piloted and subsequently revised. Each teaching segment is presented in sign…

This document is comprised of the facilitator's manual and the participant's workbook for a 1- or 2-day workshop for inservice and preservice teachers on the process of learning media assessment (LMA) for students with visual impairments. The manual and workbook are intended for use in a complete program that also includes videotapes and…

The "Robot Roadshow Program" is designed to increase the interest of elementary school children in technical disciplines, specifically math and science. The program focuses on children from schools categorized as rural or underserved, which often have limited access to advanced technical resources. We developed the program using robots…

This book offers an updated look at the technologies affecting education--including the World Wide Web, wireless local area networks (LANs), multimedia, and videoconferencing--and demonstrates how those technologies can best be used in an educational setting. For each type of technology, the book assesses advantages and disadvantages, educational…

This volume contains the Viewer's Guide to accompany the ten-part television series component of a multimedia instructional program on relationships among science, technology, and society. The major objective of the program is to make college level course material available to the general public through cooperation of newspapers, public…

These three modular units for preschool children (eight-week unit), grade 2 (nine-week unit), and grade 4 (six-week unit) were developed to facilitate career education by reducing sex-role stereotyping of occupations. (Final progress report of the project is available as CE 024 425.) Within each unit an outline for each week's activities details…