This book is an annual publication entering its 40th year. The series represents current trend and issues in the field of educational communications and technology, journals and other periodicals associated with the field, and the academic programs that prepare instructional technology professionals. This volume features a section on Learning,…

This handbook incorporates the most recent thinking and cutting-edge research from a wide range of fields related to gifted education, including developmental and social psychology, the neurosciences, cognitive science, and education. It consists of six sections: (1) History and global perspectives on the gifted field and talent development; (2)…

[Slides] presented at the College Board National Forum in Washington, D.C., October 2010. This presentation examines the implementation of Common Core Standards for English Language Arts in STEM classrooms and the implications for effective teaching of STEM subjects.

The evolution of educational technology has seen a shift from hardware and software to tactics and techniques, as the 2010 edition of the "Educational Media and Technology Yearbook" makes abundantly clear. As in previous years, it offers the reader a snapshot of the moment and a look ahead to issues most likely to shape the immediate…

Presented as a professional development workshop to secondary teachers, this document examines various techniques and strategies for appropriate library use. Recognizing the teacher's need for practical information, the presentation is designed to: explain the role of the library in the educational process; provide information on how to locate…

Presents abstracts and detailed schedules for the 1985 summer meeting of the American Association of Physics Teachers. Participants and descriptions for various workshops and symposia are listed. Topic areas include: computers; lecture and demonstration techniques; commercial presentations; radios; laboratories; and others. Includes status report…

Cognition, mind, counseling psychology, lesson plans, learning styles, and Vygotsky are just a few of the many subjects discussed in this exciting work. Educators, students, counselors, parents, and others will find new understanding as they read and browse. How does the immigrant experience affect student outcomes? What are the effects of poverty…