Describes the development of a project to test whether publishers can gain copyright revenue by supplying their journals in machine readable form for document delivery centers. Areas discussed include technical considerations; document delivery centers involved; workstation development; and statistical analyses to be reported at the end of the…

Thirty-six libraries participated in a pilot project in which OCLC interlibrary loan (ILL) transaction data for borrowing and lending activity were reviewed. Data analysis and follow-up survey results supported the hypothesis that the Association of Southern Research Libraries directors would accept terms of ILL reciprocity that were based on…

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences posits that individuals are somewhat intelligent in linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal areas. Standardized tests measure only language and math skills. Multiple-intelligence-based pilot projects include Indianapolis's Flow Room,…

Following 2 years of planning with community members, local university staff, district administrators, teachers, and parents, the Wichita (Kansas) Public Schools Board of Education drafted, approved, and funded a state-of-the-art middle-school conceptual model that was implemented in fall 1989. The pilot project process promoted teacher and…

Reports on research that investigated characteristics of distance education programs in Germany that influenced the participation of women. Highlights include the number of women enrolled; drop-out rates; a description of the FernUniversitat, including degree programs and characteristics of the institution; and a pilot project aimed at single…

Discusses extending distance education into Inuit settlements across the Canadian North and illustrates the need for adult education for preemployment training. Describes the Atii pilot project, carried out in 1993, and its potential for developing the newly self-governed territory of Nunavut by upgrading Inuit management at a distance. (AEF)

After experimenting with multiyear teaching assignments during the late 1980s, the Attleboro (Massachusetts) Public Schools now require all classroom teachers from grades one through eight to spend two years with their classes. Preschool jitters diminish, kids gain a strong support system, and teachers gain an extra month of teaching time during…

Discusses the theory, nature, and benefits of cooperative learning. Considers the Cooperative Learning and Development Network (CLDN) trial in the JITOL (Just in Time Open Learning) project and examines the relationship between theories about cooperative learning and the reality of a group of professionals participating in a virtual cooperative…

Reports on a university program to encourage thinking about internationalization and cultural differences using a multimedia platform. Results indicate that the public is eager to investigate cultural differences, that advertising is a field well-suited to exploration of mass media imaging of cultures and this format affords the flexibility to…

Gives an overview of the New Standards Project's agenda for educational reform. Describes the features of the English language arts portfolio assessment system being field tested. Discusses implications of the system for teachers and other English language arts professionals. (RS)

Describes a pilot program in Alaska (in six remote rural schools from highly diversified regions) that attempted to train high school teachers to teach journalism as they established classes to produce school newspapers as a unit in an English class. (SR)

Describes a pilot study to help develop instruments appropriate for a full-scale assessment of the Blacksburg, Virginia, community network. A brief overview of the methods employed in the pilot evaluation is given. The results of focus group interviews, lessons learned, and future plans are presented. The 17-item focus group questionnaire is…

To fill a gap in administrator preparation, a human relations pilot course was developed for the Educational Administration and Supervision program at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville during summer 1990. The two-week workshop format provided both graduate students and practicing administrators a chance to create a supportive…

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently published two documents emphasizing solving nonroutine problems in meaningful contexts. "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics" (1989) describes what students should know and a framework for developing appropriate curricula. "Professional Standards for…

Discusses the explosion of government information in the electronic age, how to guarantee and enhance public access, and how to standardize and seamlessly link information services for better use. Pilot projects to develop governmentwide locator systems or services are described as possible solutions. (Contains six references.) (EAM)