Collectors everywhere know that local antique shops and flea markets are treasure troves just waiting to be plundered. Science teachers might take a hint from these hobbyists, for the next community yard sale might be a repository of old, quirky items that are just the things to get students thinking about simple machines. By introducing some…

This article describes a physical education program self-assessment tool, "The Physical Activity and Fitness Promotion Checklist," which was developed by a panel of nationally recognized physical education teachers. This checklist, which specifically addresses national physical education standards three and four, includes 20 items organized into…

A self-study methodology is used to explore the impact of introducing interactive whiteboard technology to a primary school classroom. Several key insights, described as "nodal moments", provided the impetus for the teacher to review her practice, reconsider her students' learning approaches and explore the relationship between the introduction of…

This document provides data from a nationally representative sample of private elementary, secondary, and combined schools in the United States and District of Columbia in the fall 1995. Twenty-five percent of private schools had access to the Internet. By comparison, 50% of public schools were on the Internet. Access to the Internet varied by…

Provides brief descriptions of a number of new materials and products for use by teachers. Brief descriptions are given for each. (LS)

Discusses the nature and significance of the departmental teaching room system in connection with the implementation of propositions regarding school policy of the VIIIth Congress of the SED. The specific requirements of foreign languages with respect to departmental teaching rooms, number, situation, equipment and design, are also discussed.…

An analysis was made of the use of computing tools at the graduate and undergraduate levels in colleges and universities in the United States. Topics ranged from hand-held calculators to the use of main-frame computers and the assessment of the SPSSX, SPSS, LINDO, and MINITAB computer software packages. Hand-held calculators are being increasingly…

To assist broadcast educators who frequently find themselves short on information when they make arguments for equipment purchases or advocate policies for radio or television labs, a survey was conducted of educators at 278 schools with broadcast programs. Replies were received from 108 educators in radio programs and 112 in television programs.…

Selecting the right equipment and toys means paying attention to what's important. The vice president of Childcraft discusses how to ensure that the needs of children and program become the focus of purchasing. (Author)

The marine technology program cluster at Florida Keys Community College is described. Technicians are trained to maintain and repair engines and selected marine accessories through a marine propulsion technology curriculum (certificate program and associate in science degree). (EA)

In evaluating cassette sound filmstrip viewers, many criteria are the same as those applied to cassette recorders in Educational Product Report; v7 n5 Nov '73 and silent filmstrip viewers in Educational Product Report; v6 n5 Feb '73. These criteria cover output power; frequency response; tape speed accuracy including drift, wow, and flutter; and…

A series of interviews of education professionals was conducted in 12 regions of Scotland to gather information on the resource provisions made by education authorities, and to examine the extent of resource centers in the schools. This report details the range of teachers' centers, resource centers, resource collections, and equipment banks…

First listing and discussing optimal features of playthings for early childhood education, this reference book subsequently describes play activities and equipment appropriate for infant and toddler day care programs as well as specially designed equipment for exceptional children. A chart indicating age-appropriate play and classroom equipment…