Virtual reality-based procedural and surgical simulations promise to revolutionize medical training. A wide range of simulations representing diverse content areas and varied implementation strategies are under development or in early use. The new systems will make broad-based training experiences available for students at all levels without risks…

Describes a simple computer-interface experiment for recording the response of an RC network to an arbitrary input excitation. The setup is used to pose a variety of open-ended investigations in network modeling by varying the initial conditions, input signal waveform, and the circuit topology. (DDR)

Assessed whether preservice teachers could reach the expectations of the ISTE Profile Standards for Professional Performance through participation in technology teaching labs (2-hour labs running concurrently with preservice methods blocks), noting types of technology infusion used to meet the standards and students' perceived ability following…

Describes the Crime Lab Project, which takes an economical, hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to studying the career of forensics in the middle or high school classroom. Includes step-by-step student requirements for the investigative procedure, a sample evidence request form, and an assessment rubric. (KHR)

Describes how laboratory schools can act as a link between schools of education and their elementary preservice teachers, focusing on the use of portfolios in the campus laboratory school. The paper recommends introducing elementary preservice teachers gradually to the portfolio approach, noting that teachers and classroom students can reap a…

Discusses issues related to laboratory schools, including: laboratory schools and school reform; unique characteristics; the university setting; research capability; grade structure; professional staff; autonomy; history and tradition; parental support and involvement; and strengths of laboratory schools. The paper asserts that laboratory schools…

Investigated the effect of an individualized literacy program on the reading achievement of elementary students who were reading below grade level. The daily program was delivered by preservice elementary educators who were trained to tutor the students and promote social interaction. Pre- and posttest data indicated that all students benefitted…

Describes the Desert Willow Library and Classroom Building, Mesquite Student Services and Administration Building, Palo Verde Science Laboratories and Classroom Building, and Ironwood Central Plant of the title college, including educational context and design goals. Includes a general description; information on the architect, construction team,…

Presents an online trivia game on laboratory safety. (YDS)

Described is an activity in which students calculate constant velocity using a tape cassette player. The objectives, procedures, graphing directions, and formulas and values needed for the calculations are included. (KR)

Described are the theory and operation of Van De Graaff generators. The experience of one group of people in the reconditioning and repair of their apparatus is discussed. (CW)

Described is an inorganic chemistry course based on the premise that a balanced understanding of inorganic chemistry requires knowledge of the experimental, theoretical, and technological aspects of the subject. A detailed description of lectures and laboratories is included. (KR)

Described is a laboratory experiment that can be used to investigate bacterial survival in soil or water as well as the study of genetic transfer via conjugation. Discussed are materials, laboratory procedures, typical results, and a list of six references. (CW)

Discussed are the needs and objectives that should be evolving in biology education to meet the needs of modern students. Stressed are the principles of curriculum integration, relevance, cultural fitness, and adaptation. Directions for educational reform are described. (CW)

Discusses the hypothesis that similarities may exist between laboratory research paradigms evoking elevated blood pressure during task performance by normal subjects and video display terminal (VDT) work done by data clerks and college students. Type A behavior and the development of coronary heart disease are discussed, and further research needs…