Now in a revised and updated second edition for today's changing K-12 landscape, this book gives instructional coaches an innovative framework for building strong relationships and enacting positive change in schools. Emphasizing a systems approach, Rita M. Bean and Jacy Ippolito explain the multiple roles of the coach as change agent,…

This DVD contains the following: (1) Student Program (28 minutes); (2) Educator Program (17 minutes); (3) Parent Handout; and (4) Teaching Guide. What is cyberbullying and how is it different than regular bullying? What should students do if it happens to them, or someone they know? In the Student Program, viewers will learn why bullies do what…

One of a series of educational packages designed for implementation either in a workshop atmosphere or through individual study, this Hot Topic guide presents a variety of materials to assist educators in designing and implementing classroom projects and activities centering on the topic of the Internet and the K-12 classroom. The Hot Topic guide…

This book is designed to help library and information specialists and students tackle communication challenges ranging from public speaking to listserv posting. All types of communication are covered--conducting interviews; delivering speeches; leading group discussions, workshops, and conferences; designing newsletters, handouts, and brochures;…

The purpose of this book is threefold: (1) to inform Internet users of the legal ramifications of their on-line activities; (2) to help administrators handle specific situations or complaints regarding Internet activity; and (3) to provide guidance for the formulation of acceptable computer use policies on campuses. The chapters are: chapter 1,…

This handbook serves as a guide for the information professional who operates in cyberspace. The book provides practical explanations on technology and its applications to libraries and networked information systems, and easy-to-understand discussions of how new technologies will affect libraries and library careers. The book contains 64 articles…

This brochure provides teachers, students, and parents with information on how to connect to a computer network; describes some of the education offerings available to network users; and offers hints to help make exploration of computer networks easy and successful. The brochure explains the equipment needed to connect to a computer network; ways…

This document is intended for teachers and students who want to use the resources offered on the World Wide Web for second language instruction and learning. It assists in a comprehensive exploration of resources with different types of delivery, content, and level of interaction. The book is free of technical jargon, making insight into the…