Content of business education, middle school philosophy, legislation, technological growth and improvement, and types of learning are discussed as forces challenging instructional practices in business education. These challenges, the author says, have caused the development of a comprehensive business curriculum. (MF)

Describes a driving condition simulator which measures reaction time. (SL)

Describes the development of a preschool toy-lending library which makes materials available for center children's home use on weekends. Planning, physical organization, procedures, policy and recordkeeping aspects are described in detail, and the significance of the library in terms of parent-child, parent-teacher and teacher-child interaction is…

Reviews instruments available for photographing and recording heat flow and temperatures in objects. (SL)

Describes an oscillating electroscope, an apparatus to verify the time interval between successive events in nuclear decay, and electronic circuits that are the analog of consecutive reactions. (SL)

Describes "Celebration in Learning," a demonstration classroom designed for visits by parents and children. The children play while adults receive suggestions for learning activities and materials. (SB)

Provides background information on videodiscs, including costs, usefulness, features, advantages and disadvantages. Reviews the history of videodiscs and of interactive video, particularly with respect to current performance capabilities. Gives ideas for interactive video use in science classrooms, outlining steps involved in making an interactive…

Questions concerning the use of microcomputers in schools are examined and are categorized by utility (what needs are we trying to fill), human factors (do microcomputers enhance one's growth or fulfillment), resources (what functions do they accomplish), and strategy (how will the impact of computer usage be assessed). (CT)

Changing automobile technology means automobile mechanics classes must be kept up to date. Students need access to new diagnostic equipment and real-world repair situations; teachers need industry experience and opportunities for learning new techniques. The results can be worth the high costs. (PGD)

Discusses the need for regular preventative maintenance of educational equipment and facilities, and describes a study that examined the policies, procedures, and fiscal allocations for preventative maintenance of 59 selected public school districts in Michigan. (JG)

Described and evaluated is a new wave form analyzer and an electrolysis apparatus. (SL)

Improvements in portable computing technology and examples of successful pilot programs using laptop computers and other portables have inspired many K-12 schools to consider laptops for their students. In a study of Anytime Anywhere Learning, commissioned by Microsoft (published as the Rockman Report), five models were identified of laptop use…

A description of the television studio facilities for the schools in Frankfort, Germany. (HB)

Discusses rate controlled tape recordings as teaching aids and reviews research literature on listing comprehension of compressed speech. (RB)

Open access to facilities and equipment, both at the college and in community centers can help to broaden the base of education in the whole community. (RN)