Louisiana Public Broadcasting's (LPB's) Educational Services Directory presents an alphabetical listing of instructional television (ITV) program descriptions, a program schedule, and other educational services information. Sections in this Directory include: ITV Series Descriptions; ITV Broadcast Schedule; Program Content matrix; Going the…

The Cornell Theory Center (CTC) began offering asynchronous distance learning over the Web in 1995, with its first offering of the Virtual Workshop. The Virtual Workshop is a Web-based set of modules used to provide distance education in high-performance computing. One technique that is currently being incorporated is the use of video clips. CTC…

The main focus of current discussions within the standardization process of learning technology is on economical opportunities and technical aspects of learning objects. There has been little discussion about the instructional or didactical issues. The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize a taxonomy of learning objects for the facilitation of…

This Catalog highlights more than 1,200 available education titles produced directly by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. The titles are arranged by ERIC component and cover a broad range of subject areas related to education. The Catalog provides ordering information and prices (subject to change) for each title and…

Instructional materials influence what students are taught and how teachers teach. An innovative, comprehensive, and diverse portfolio of instructional materials that implement standards-based reform in mathematics, the natural and social sciences, and technology education is required for preK-12+ education. This paper discusses the history of the…

This "sampler" package has been developed to provide immediate information on resources related to educational policy related to addressing barriers to learning. The first section lists 69 resources for information about educational improvement and learning, including ERIC. The second section lists 14 print resources for facts relevant…

This "Catalog of ERIC Clearinghouse Publications" highlights more than 1,100 education publications prepared by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. The titles are arranged by ERIC component and cover a broad range of subject areas in education. The major ERIC publication types include: parent brochures;…

This "Catalog of ERIC Clearinghouse Publications" highlights more than 1,200 education publications prepared by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system and currently available in original copies from them. The titles are arranged by ERIC component and cover a broad range of subject areas in education. The major ERIC…

This study (1) described secondary business educators on demographic variables; (2) described the self-directed learning level of business educators according to the OCLI and Bartlett-Kotrlik Inventory of Self-Learning; (3) determined if relationships existed between learning levels and selected variables; (4) developed a graphic model to explain…

Presents a comprehensive resource listing of new commercial publications for elementary and secondary English teachers in writing, language, and communications. (RB)

Presents annotated bibliographies of curriculum guides and instructional materials available for purchase or exchange from 24 school districts throughout the United States. (RB)

Describes the development of an educational institution created in response to the urgent need to provide new and more flexible approaches to education for New York State. (Author/RK)

Presents information on documents in the ERIC system concerning sexism in the language of children's reading materials. (RB)

On a recent tour the author was impressed by the enthusiasm and high standards which he saw at all levels, especially in language and vocational training at the primary and secondary levels. Also noted were basic practical training and retaining geared to specific local manpower needs and compulsory placement of college graduates. (DS)

Discusses the physical properties, sources, physiological effects, and legislation pertaining to noise, especially noise characteristics in the community. Indicates that noise reduction steps can be taken more intelligently after determination of the true noise sources and paths. (CC)