People live in an age of "transformation" where freedom to transform themselves has become a cultural preoccupation at the expense of justice. As such, it is no mere coincidence that "transformation" should also become a prominent conceptual feature in leadership theory. This is not to suggest that research into transformational leadership is…

The field of research on computer-mediated communication (CMC) in education is a relatively new research area. A summary of the latest research is useful to show what methodologies and research topics have been emphasized in order to be better prepared for the future by uncovering areas where there is a lack of research. The study examines…

Virtual teams enabled by information and communications technologies (ICT) are increasingly being adopted not only by for-profit organizations but also by education institutions as well. This study investigates what contributes to the success of virtual learning teams. Specifically, we examine the issue of leadership in virtual learning teams. The…

It may not seem like school is the best place to crank up the bass for glass-cracking extreme energy, but subwoofers just might make better teaching and learning tools than they do music makers. Faced with the fact that electricity is invisible, electrical technology students encounter significant challenges in the classroom when abstract concepts…

People find difficulty in performing syllogistic reasoning. This paper outlines some reasons for poor syllogistic reasoning. Representational systems (RS) used in presenting and evaluating syllogisms can be distinguished in terms of attributes such as specificity, expressiveness, and abstraction. Graphical RSs have pedagogical potential because of…

Virtual reality technology offers the promise of interaction with a computer-based environment that engages visual, auditory, and tactile perception. Three interrelated virtual reality design topics are particularly relevant to visual literacy. The first is the concept of avatars. Avatars are agents that appear in a virtual world representing the…

To encourage students to think about career options and to familiarize them with opportunities available in their school, steps for developing a sound/slide presentation are described. (Author/AG)

A system for teaching clothing design (draping or flat pattern) and advanced construction techniques by means of individualized instruction utilizing 8mm color sound filmloop is described. (Author/HB)

Described are multichannel analyzers and a high-speed digital counter for a lecture room. (CP)

Linguistic theories cannot always be successfully applied to language teaching, but this article advocates the use of the single-stem verb system in teaching Russian. This system simplifies both teaching and learning Russian verb conjugation. (CHK)

The results of a survey on the use of educational media and technology by high school English teachers is reported. (HB)

This paper offers practical suggestions for the development and use of audiovisual educational materials. Examples of audiovisual possibilities are drawn from the author's experience in developing support materials for an introductory sociology class. (NHM)

Makes predictions, based on a recent Delphi study, of the future of school media programs. (PF)

Describes the construction of unit cells using clear plastic cubes which can be disassembled, and one inch cork balls of various colors, which can be cut in halves, quarters, or eighths, and glued on the inside face of the cube, thus simulating a unit cell. (MLH)

Describes various aspects of using classroom printed materials, including costs, storage, appearance and style of formats, and recommendations for student worksheets. (MLH)