In this article Kathleen Roney and MaryAnn Davies report on the use of TaskStream, a Web-based tool to supervise interns and develop reflective practices in a university teacher training program. Providing examples from the internship/student teaching semester, they discuss the use of the tool to support professional development both during the…

This article describes how Viktor Schreckengost's work had been a learning experience for the students of Grant Elementary School. Viktor's most famous work, "Jazz Bowl," was the focus of the author's curriculum. Viktor created this punch bowl for Eleanor Roosevelt in the 1930s. The bowl was so popular that a series of them were produced. The…

At least 60% of children with disabilities have multiple disabilities including visual impairments (VI). Because the visual system is neurologically based, any problems of the neurological system will also likely affect vision. The estimated number of students with VI and additional disabilities has increased significantly over the years. Since…

In recent years, library associations and other library and information bodies have often provided trade exhibitions at their annual conferences or study weekends. Such an exhibition can only be a success if considerable attention is paid to detail. This British handbook is a guide to organizing a trade exhibition. A vital first point is the…

Article described the development of European Architectural Heritage Year and its offspring, the art and life of ordinary people who give a heart and soul to that architectural heritage. (RK)

A radio program, "That's Living," on a private radio station, 930 CJCA, in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), sponsored a cooperative project to make adults aware of adult education opportunities throughout northern Alberta. Approximately 20 educational institutions prepared booths, CJCA provided publicity, and the Minister of Adult Education…

Both the development and evaluation of one of a set of computer programs designed for use by visitors as adjuncts to museum exhibits are described. Museum displays used were (1) a static, behind-glass exhibit on evolution; (2) a hands-on primitive stone age tools exhibit; and (3) a Foucault pendulum. A computer placed next to each exhibit served…

Results of a survey to determine the attitudes of artists and craftspersons toward entering competitive juried exhibitions are reported. Questionnaires were sent to people entering the national Copper, Brass, and Bronze Exhibition for 1977 along with notices of acceptance or rejection. One hundred-ninety artists (38%) responded. The questionnaire…

This project was designed to develop research strategies and hypotheses for evaluating the effectiveness of exhibits. An exhibit on the role of the Federal Government in science and technology was used as the subject matter. Two basic groups of viewers were used, casual viewers and paid experimental viewers. Both were tested on knowledge gained…

The instructional package was developed to provide the distributive education teacher-coordinator with visual materials that can be used to supplement existing textbook offerings in the area of display (visual merchandising). Designed for use with 35mm slides of retail store displays, the package allows the student to view the slides of displays…

For media specialists, step-by-step instructions are given for design and construction of classroom and corridor displays. Included are sections on selecting the form, choosing construction materials, covering and mounting, lettering, and utilizing scrap materials. A bibliography lists other books on display building. An appendix lists…

The emphasis in this bandbook is on simple, inexpensive methods of producing effective visual aids. Various methods of lettering are shown, and the planning of a layout for visual materials is discussed. Ways to make and use chalk boards, flannel boards, and bulletin boards are demonstrated, as well as the techniques of silk screen, hand…

Describes some of the atomic age memorabilia which are gathered in an exhibit at the National Museum of History and Technology. (CP)

Describes a conference and exhibition held in Cairo in April 1984 that was designed to sensitize Egyptians to French culture, aid in establishing political ties, renew the French image and interest in learning French, spread French culture, open doors for French enterprise, and show that French remains an important international language. (MSE)