Summarizes research findings pertaining to the use of the shorthand laboratory as a teaching instrument. (JS)

An investigation was conducted in Arizona for the purpose of utilizing land-livestock laboratories based upon a model concept. The concept, as proposed, was identified as an organizational plan which demands the involvement of all students in a specific organized class-laboratory activity of production agriculture. (Author)

The "Learning Lab: The Cell" exhibit was developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Museum and the MIT Center for Environmental Health Sciences (CEHS). Specially designed for middle and high school students, the Learning Lab provides museum visitors of all ages with fascinating insights into how our living cells work. The…

The use of design patterns is now well established as an approach within the field of software systems as well as within the field of architecture. An initial effort was made to harness patterns as a tool for elaborating the design of the elements of personal learning environments as part of the University of Bolton's Personal Learning Environment…

A framework for integrating traditional media and library program concepts into resource centers. (HB)

The transportation field has for many years been dominated by engineers and other technical specialists. This article describes the Sustainable Mobility Learning Lab (SMLL), a Web-based tool designed to support classroom and university outreach activities to help initiate a more inclusive, nontechnical discussion about the role of transportation…

A description of a learning center at Kingston College of Further Education. (HB)

Article presents an observation instrument for observing learning center instruction and the results of such observations in an audio-tutorial physics course at Cornell University. (Author)

A limited overview of some media related factors, this document should be helpful to the learning center manager who lacks extensive experience with media. It discusses important theoretical factors associated with media selection and summarizes research concerning the use of color and of motion in learning. Descriptive information concerning…

Suggests that classroom learning centers can be effective instructional devices at the college level and briefly describes a reading activities learning center set up for prospective elementary school teachers. Indicates possible educational outcomes of the learning center experience. (RH)