Discusses the inaccuracies and distortions found within the Portland Baseline Essays, one of the most widespread Afrocentric teacher resource materials in use. Specific distortions examined are that ancient Egypt was a Black nation and that the achievements of ancient Greece had African origins. (GLR)

Discusses the reasons that are often given against teacher-generated English-as-a-Foreign-Language materials and presents arguments in favor of DIY (Do It Yourself) materials design. (23 references) (GLR)

Presents strategies for getting information and resources, and making contacts at educational conferences. Focuses on networking opportunities, tips for the exhibit hall, and a review of other conference-based opportunities. (DDR)

Describes educational toys that are made from natural and readily available materials in Ghana. Directions and diagrams for the pawpaw-leaf horn, milk-tin helicopter, pen-top propeller, bow and arrow, spinning top, and feather helicopter are included. (DDR)

Lists annotated entries for associations and organizations headquartered in the United States and Canada whose interests are in some manner significant to the fields of instructional technology and educational media. The U.S. section includes a classified list to facilitate location of organizations by their specialized interests or services. (AEF)

Explains a needs-reassessment model used to reassess existing training called the CODE system; CODE stands for criticality, opportunity, difficulty, emphasis, the foci of this needs-reassessment process. Provides empirical data on the potential value of the CODE process for decisions about the reallocation of instructional resources in existing…

Focuses on ways of using satellite imagery obtained from the Internet, to enhance classroom learning. Discusses satellite deployment; classroom applications, including infrared imagery, high-resolution photography, and global positioning satellites; and use of satellite data for hands-on activities, including cartography, city and community…

Focuses on student awareness of careers in the geosciences. Provides an example of an instructional situation that motivated a student to pursue such a career. Includes a career-oriented poster and a list of geoscience careers. (DDR)

Describes the Pupil Researcher Initiative, a group of educators attempting to provide science teachers with resources aimed at supporting experimental and investigative science as defined in England's GCSE syllabi. Units were developed to reflect the different ways that real science research is carried out. (MKR)

Presents findings of a survey designed to identify the range of elements that currently constitute courses in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) for science and activities and materials that support these courses. Findings indicate there is consensus among most tutors of ITE courses that half of the elements listed are essential and published…

Discussion of science education focuses on Internet resources for teachers, including lesson plans, as well as for students. Highlights include museum Web sites; NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) sites; curriculum resources for science education; sites about gender equity; and links to other resources. (LRW)

Presents an annotated bibliography of books in favor of evolution and opposed to creationism. (MM)

Presents resources for finding young adult (YA) reading material. Lists and describes 19 websites and mentions several print resources. Annotates 11 new or overlooked YA books worth reading. (SG)

To help build the capacity to serve culturally diverse communities, Pennsylvania extension professionals developed Diverse Issues, a quarterly newsletter. The newsletter is mailed to Extension professionals across the state. Responses from 136 extension personnel indicated that the newsletter has increased the knowledge, awareness, and…

Describes eight conditions that facilitate implementation of the technology-based change process: dissatisfaction with the status quo, existence of knowledge and skills, availability of resources, availability of time, existence of rewards or incentives, participation, commitment, and leadership. Highlights several sources in the literature that…