The role of the computer conference moderator and suggestions for effective conference moderation are presented in this paper, which covers the following points: (1) opening statement; (2) agenda and topics to be discussed; (3) invitations to participants; (4) conference duration; (5) hands-on training for participants; (6) selection of…

The ABC (Appalachian BOCES Consortium) consists of 10 BOCES (Boards of Cooperative Educational Services) which serve the 14 southern counties of New York State designated as Appalachia. Each year since 1974, the ABC has participated in regional video duplication projects, which have yielded a total of nearly 4,000 video titles. The complexity of…

This paper provides a historical and philosophical basis for parent involvement in the education of their children. It also furnishes a rationale for programs in Oregon which combine aspects of the classroom-oriented Standard Center-Based Model and the Home-Based Head Start Mode. Section One places Head Start development in Oregon in the…

This paper offers technical information on implementing external video capability on the Apple Macintosh Computer, which has no simple provisions for implementing this type of capability because it uses a non-standard horizontal line rate of 22.35KHz and lacks protection against the emission of RFI (radio frequency interference). The information…

Many baseball players suffer from shoulder injuries related to the rotator cuff muscles. These injuries may be classified as muscular strain, tendonitis or tenosynovitis, and impingement syndrome. Treatment varies from simple rest to surgery, so it is important to be seen by a physician as soon as possible. In order to prevent these injuries, the…

Carbohydrate loading is a frequently used technique to improve performance by altering an athlete's diet. The objective is to increase glycogen stored in muscles for use in prolonged strenuous exercise. For two to three days, the athlete consumes a diet that is low in carbohydrates and high in fat and protein while continuing to exercise and…

Techniques and strategies of identifying and involving 4-H alumni are discussed and described via a model of the Tennessee 4-H Alumni, Inc., which began in 1975. Following an introduction, the guide begins with a section on finding and organizing alumni which encompasses alumni organizers (organizational decisions, model alumni association);…

Author suggested ideas and ways to involve students in worthwhile learning experiences. (Editor/RK)

This review explains what the sauna is, information for its usage, and what is involved in its construction. (JA)

Effective media presentation on drugs should be delivered by knowledgeable or important person, should be educational with minimum fear arousal, and should suggest alternate socially acceptable behavior to viewers. (Author/CJ)

Concludes that the manipulation of photojournalism situations poses a problem for professional and student photographers, and suggests an ethical basis for developing guidelines for photojournalists. (RB)

Guidelines from the Association of American Publishers designed to simplify and expedite the seeking and granting of requests from educators, librarians, and other noncommercial users to duplicate portions of copyrighted materials: when permission is needed, how to seek it, why publishers are careful about copyrights, and the purpose and history…

This discussion of validation procedures for learning hierarchies based on an analysis of a target skill of instruction to aid in the instructional development process indicates that there is no catalog of validated hierarchies available for this use, and that the literature provides little assistance to the developer seeking practical procedures.…