Notes the need for media education and argues that the journalism course is the natural place for media study. Describes types of critical reading and thinking skills that a journalism course can promote and reports on projects that teach students about newspaper writing and make them into better newspaper readers. (GT)

Describes a method utilized at Iowa State University for teaching a biochemistry laboratory course for non-majors involving the use of student independent projects and experimental choices. (BT)

Describes study to determine the success of university students' behavioral self-control projects. Results indicate that the teaching of self-control principles is easily integrated into personal adjustment classes and can have lasting effects on students' coping skills. (KC)

With the help of the music, physical education, and art teachers, two third-grade classes wrote, scored, and produced an original operetta in a five-month interdisciplinary classroom project. The process is outlined and recommended by the authors for almost any grade level. (SJL)

An achievement situation describing two children successfully and unsuccessfully performing task in competitive, cooperative, and individualistic reward structures was presented to 400 children across five grade levels. Results showed that different evaluative beliefs about the concepts of ability and reward allocation were associated with each…

Describes the Fluid Power Technology Program at the Hennepin Technical Center in suburban Minneapolis (Minnesota), where students designed a prototype car which they believe will get 75 miles per gallon and cruise at 70 miles per hour. (HD)

Describes a Florida high school teacher's efforts to combine multiple-intelligences theory with project-based learning in her U.S. history classes. Beginning each year with get-acquainted and personal-inventory activities, students tackle research projects on certain aspects of the Expansion Era in U.S. history and present findings to classmates.…

Presents a technique used in a biochemistry course in which students present a poster session at the end of the course. Results indicate that students exhibit enthusiasm for their topic and that this technique can be used as an alternative assessment method. (DDR)

Describes a modular, interdisciplinary curriculum offered by the City and East London Confederation. This curriculum aims to encourage more student responsibility for education, to create a problem solving approach to learning, to give early exposure to clinical elements, and to develop student communication skills. (DDR)

One solution to poor quality sound in student video projects is a four-track audio cassette recorder. This article discusses the advantages of four-track over single-track recorders and compares two student productions, one using a single-track and the other a four-track recorder. (PEN)

Describes how a fourth-year computing elective was introduced at Monash University in 1995 with the goal of allowing students to pursue their own computing interests in a project-based subject. The course demonstrates student-directed learning and the pride resulting from such ownership. Shows how the subject can use a wide range of resources…

Describes two multimedia projects at Brentwood Elementary School (Austin, Texas) that are models for training teachers, and students with special needs, about technology. Students authored a multimedia slide show and created HyperStudio stacks about Texas wildlife. The projects increased motivation and improved reading, writing, problem-solving,…

The Project entitled -ISM (N.) is the first national education and video documentary project focused on college students and diversity, putting the cameras in student hands and enabling them to tell their own stories about diversity. The project links community service and student video diaries to foster student reflection on diversity issues. A…

Presents a synopsis of guidelines on the acceptable use of copyrighted multimedia materials in educational presentations. Outlines four characteristics of fair use. Discusses issues of retention and access, quality limits, number of copies that can be made, and other restrictions. A sidebar includes guidelines to remember when creating multimedia…

Create Your Own is a month-long artist residency that introduces children to opera as a method of spinning a tale rather than as elitist, high-brow art. Students create their own opera company and are involved in every stage of the process from writing the story and music to building the set and making the costumes. (TD)