Considering the debate in reading instruction between whole language and phonics, this paper suggests personalizing the teaching of reading using both methods of reading instruction. It gives two examples of how personalized units of reading instruction were used. The paper suggests giving pupils ample opportunities to choose and read a library…

Traditionally, students taking an introductory English composition class have been encouraged to perform their research in the college or university library, but in recent years there has been a trend toward encouraging students to perform part or all of their research for composition research papers on the Internet or within an entirely…

Digital information can be lost for a variety of reasons, including magnetic decay, format and device obsolescence, human or system error, among many others. A solution is to build an archival repository, a system capable of storing and preserving digital objects as technologies and organizations evolve. Designing an archival repository is a…

The design of systems, including digital libraries, is often inspired by what technology makes possible. In user-centered design, design emphasizes users, their tasks and needs. The majority of current digital libraries are not designed for children. For digital libraries to be popular with children, they need to be fun and easy-to-use. This paper…

Presents a list of resources for teachers and librarians who wish to acquaint themselves with adolescent literature, adolescent reading interests, and approaches to teaching literature to adolescents. (TO)

In the summer of 1967, study was begun at Hiwassee College, Madisonville, Tennessee, into the possibility of converting the existing library into a learning resources center. The change was accomplished, and Hiwassee now boasts a facility with cable television and dial-access capability. (Author)

A course is designed to introduce the student of history to available bibliographic tools. A systematic program through which use proficiency is gained includes varied learning activities and experiences which include preparation of a resource bibliography, a lecture series, use of audiovisual tutorial machines and a systematic program of…

As a substitute for the conventional term papers, this project was designed to help freshmen learn to pick and analyze a specific topic within a given subject field, to develop the ability to find printed source material and knowledgeable people in the subject, and to evaluate their source material objectively. (Author/SN)

Describes the conduct of a traveling science program in six state parks in the midwest from June to July, 1972. Indicates that the program which emphasizes interactions of science and technology with society is received favorably by many people. (CC)

Responses of students to an excerpt from an article, L'ecole ouverte'' (The Open School) by Jean Onimus. (DD)

Describes model program for utilizing tape cassettes as classroom aids. Makes suggestions helpful to those interested in implementing a cassette program. (DN)

Perceptive site observations give this University a new library under the centerline of its traditional mall without sacrificing the walk or the trees. (Author)

Author describes unit he taught to his high school classes prior to the 1964 elections. (SP)

Describes a cooperative approach to the teaching of the Civil War. (RB)