This research examined the change in the perceptions of preservice teachers regarding the use of digital minigames to support middle school level social studies learning. The results of a Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test for matched pairs revealed that participants' (N = 18) perceptions were positively modified by participation in a series of digital…

Traditional approaches to learning have often focused upon knowledge transfer strategies that have centred on textually-based engagements with learners, and dialogic methods of interaction with tutors. The use of virtual worlds, with text-based, voice-based and a feeling of "presence" naturally is allowing for more complex social interactions and…

Ground rules need to be recognized in order to make the contributions of public relations volunteers successful. Before beginning, public relations volunteers needs to know what the organization expects of them. Volunteers also should: identify the resources available to them; define and identify the tasks that apply to the specific situation;…

As measured by the Mathias Township School's student participants, the total life simulation project was successful. Among the 11 tasks required were opening both a savings and checking account or establishing an average weekly income by getting one or more jobs or applying for food stamps and/or welfare. (JC)

Describes an "Adventure Education" class that involved elementary students in the study of a political-environmental issue. The class included field work. (IRT)

Addressed to the bookkeeping/accounting instructor, this article discusses seven suggestions for emphasizing more learning in the learning-by-doing approach. (SH)

A biographical sketch of William G. "Cap'n Bill" Vinal is presented, followed by an interview with Dr. Phyllis Ford about her experiences as a student of Cap'n Bill. He was the great teacher who seized every moment, showed up unexpectedly at conventions, and helped people feel okay, even when they made mistakes. (JMM)

Presents models through which educators can examine rationale for putting lives of others at risk. Reviews "Adventure Experience Paradigm" for facilitating changes. Considers components of exploration, experimentation, adventure, peak adventure, misadventure, devastation, and disaster. Suggests "Normal Life Risk" model as common means to justify…

When the International Management Centre in Buckingham, England (IMCB), launched its approach to management education, based on the action learning approach of Reg Revans, the consensus among academics was that it would fail. They overlooked the customers that IMCB directly serves. (JOW)

Discusses issues related to programs of management development by action learning leading to qualification in management. Justifies use of the method against a backdrop of current problems in management education at the postgraduate level and explains the rationale for its use at Manchester Polytechnic. (JOW)

Conceived and designed by University of Manitoba Athletic Director Joyce Fromson, the Mini-University stresses experiential career oriented learning programs focusing on introducing children, ages 10 to 15, to the areas of study of the participating faculties. (Author/ABB)

Results of a study of 10- and 11- month-old infants support Piaget's hypothesis that practical, action-based knowledge during infancy is involved in achievement of spatial understanding and that the experience of self-initiated locomotion contributes to spatial development. (Author/NH)

Young students can use everyday experiences to give shape and meaning to the isolated pieces of information learned in the classroom. Unless past knowledge and experience is connected to new knowledge, the new learning is likely to be forgotten. Techniques are discussed and approaches for teacher education are suggested. (MT)

Two elementary school mathematics enrichment activities are presented: one dealing with triangle models, the other an arithmetic game. (JG)