In this article the author's review of the literature uncovers six potentially negative effects of technology in the classroom. These include: 1) Limiting pedagogy in teaching for cultural competence; 2) Reinforcing the Digital Divide; 3) Constraining the potential for holistic, humanistic education; 4) Privileging one style of communication while…

This study explored students' perceptions and behaviors of public wiki use during a collaborative Wikipedia assignment in a graduate technology and literacy education course. Results confirmed that the majority of students had an overall positive experience posting content on Wikipedia. Students learned how to use Wikipedia through collaborative…

This commentary pertains to the article, "Childhood Leukemia Survivors and Their Return to School: A Literature Review, Case Study, and Recommendations" by D. Scott Hermann, Jill R. Thurber, Kenneth Miles, and Gloria Gilbert in this issue (2011) regarding pediatric leukemia. The authors present a literature review regarding leukemia in…

If we are to attract more women and minorities to computing we must engage students at an early age. As part of its mission to increase participation of women and underrepresented minorities in computing, the Increasing Student Participation in Research Development Program (INSPIRED) conducts computing academies for high school students. The…

Various approaches to the professional development school (PDS)--each designed for its respective audience, mission, and purpose for engagement--have shaped the professional development school effort during the past 25 years. Central to these approaches is improving teacher quality in the service of student learning. This provides direction for…

This document offers brief discussions of the basic steps in planning--focus the planning effort, determine goals and priorities, identify resources and restraints, formulate objectives, generate alternative methods, analyze and select the best methods, develop a program of action, and evaluate the process and the results. (IRT)

The author offers some tips from his own experience on ways to streamline a week-end workshop into a one-day workshop; his emphasis is on determined scheduling: begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. and end promptly at 3:00 p.m. He suggests that a workshop should be well-planned, a business-like atmosphere should prevail, and something concrete and specific…

This document is an annotated list of 20 rules for conducting exercise. Among the rules described are the warm-up rule, the rule for regulation of exercise dosage, recuperation rule, posture rule, glandular fitness rule, maximum respiration rule, and maximum circulation rule. The time of workout and procedures for taking cool baths are…

Techniques for eliciting enthusiasm from a captive music audience are discussed. (CK)

Archivally permanent microfilm is defined and standards for film quality, processing, and storage conditions required to maintain archival permanence are outlined. (Author/MBR)

Presents the key principles and practices that guided Buena Vista University (Iowa) safely through its wireless technology planning process. Principles and practices covered include linking information technology to institutional missions with clearly articulated goals; recognizing the human above and before technology; and seeking workable…

Explains the importance of choosing wood flooring for athletic facilities and why the grade of wood specified can significantly impact sports-facility aesthetics. The three types of wood grades are explained along with thoughts on why choosing the priciest grade may not be satisfactory. (GR)