Describes California's Adult Microcomputer Literacy Training Project, which provides training for public library staff in the development and presentation of microcomputer literacy training sessions for adult users. The project's objectives and philosophy, responsibilities of participating libraries and resource centers, and role of People's…

The computer assisted testing (CAT) program at Florida State University's Assessment Resource Center is described. Three measurement issues (test quality, confidence in mastery decisions, and maintenance of test validity) and two instructional design issues (quality of instructional objectives and extended feedback following testing) important for…

Describes a learning laboratory established in the county public library to accomodate students of Forsyth Technical Institute and the general public of Forsyth County (North Carolina). The library provides the facilities and the college provides the instructional programs. (DC)

A system of individualized instruction in language, reading and math skills for handicapped students is described. Students are assessed and materials are catalogued by the same hierarchy of skills. McBee Keysort cards are used to organize and index data and to handmatch materials and learner.

The Rockford School of Medicine uses the PLATO IV computer system and terminal to get up-to-the-minute, on line software catalogs available for use by the faculty and students on a printed display. (JY)

This document discusses the South Plains College Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), an academic support service that provides reading and learning development courses, collegiate instruction, peer tutoring, computer-aided instruction, independent-study opportunities, learning assessments, and workshops and seminars to students before they enroll…

With the support of the Education Cabinet, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation launched the Professional Development Initiative in early 2004. The Initiative's Implementation Work Group focused on four key areas to enhance North Carolina's system of professional development for K-12 teachers. Those areas were: (1) Professional Development Online…

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 second edition of the Louisiana Cultural Resources Directory provides an expansion of the scope of information to include artists and organizations engaged in arts activities targeted to adult and general audiences as well as those whose efforts are aimed primarily at school children. The overall intent is to facilitate connections between…

Intended for parents and educators of special needs children, this guide highlights current research-based literacy resources available through the U.S. Department of Education which focus on special needs children. The networks of regional educational laboratories, research and development centers, and other education and research organizations…

This book provides information to help school librarians get grant money for their schools. Chapter 1, "Identify the Need and Make a Plan," discusses preparation, library technology, other needs, and objectives. Chapter 2, "Go Where the Grants Are," covers organizing the research, searching for funding sources, and types of grants. Chapter 3,…

Describes the materials, equipment and program at the Barley Sheaf School Library, New Jersey. (JB)

In the summer of 1967, study was begun at Hiwassee College, Madisonville, Tennessee, into the possibility of converting the existing library into a learning resources center. The change was accomplished, and Hiwassee now boasts a facility with cable television and dial-access capability. (Author)

The study determined the sociometric status in elementary school regular classes of 40 former special class educable mentally retarded children who participated in an integrative resource room program. (Author)

Twenty-nine 10-year-old educable mentally retarded Ss in a resource room program were matched on age, intelligence and reading level (preprimer) with 41 special class controls to determine the efficacy of the resource room as an alternative to special classes. (MC)