The faculty at the DuBois Campus of the Pennsylvania State University are using video recording equipment in a variety of ways. Student performances are videotaped for different purposes in speech, marketing, and physical education classes. Professors in the Wildlife Technology Program are using portable videotaping equipment to record activities…

Using elementary and secondary school teaching methods in the college classroom is proposed, and examples of class activities are described. Incorporating elementary or junior high style in-class activity that nevertheless uses and is geared to college-level material, can be successful in making a dull course interesting. Although the classroom…

Discusses the application stage of the language teaching process, its purpose, some effective application activities and certain techniques for conducting these activities. (PP)

Describes a step-by-step process for opening up the classroom to students in a way that will allow for both freedom and responsibility in reading instruction. (RB)

Discusses ways in which teachers can establish an atmosphere which will foster the creative use of language among their students. (PM)

Offers suggestions for classroom strategies which are congruent with the development of more internal expectancies dealing with the locus of control-learning effectiveness relationship. (RB)

Eight games and activities are described as designed to stimulate shorthand students by combining fun with challenge. (AG)

Reports on EXISTENCE, a program designed to improve spelling through the use of a computer. (RB)

Describes an acting exercise which can be used to introduce students to Shakespeare's plays. (RB)

Describes a brief creative writing course in which students can teach themselves how to write and includes sample instructional materials and exercises. (RB)

Discusses the advantages of using talking about writing as a method for improving writing skills.