Presents a crossword puzzle designed to familiarize students with Greek and Latin rhetorical terminology. Leads students to determine the rhetorical concept associated with each Latin term used as a clue; to discover the appropriate Greek term associated with each rhetorical concept; and to write each Greek term in Greek characters. (JMF)

Describes multimedia boxes and how they can be used in classrooms. Suggests ways teachers might begin a multimedia box and different ideas for using it. (HB)

Describes the Shakespeare Project, a multimedia system on HyperCard with a two-screen workstation linking a Macintosh, videodisc player, and video monitor. States that this project brings theater to students as a serious object of study. (MG)

Emphasizes the effectiveness of teaching journalism skills through hypothetical role plays. Outlines the Environmental Risk Reporting Project's use of hypotheticals to teach coverage of environmental emergencies, and notes that videotapes of the presentation are also useful teaching aids. (MM)

Teachers can create support materials to help maximize computer software efficiency in the curriculum. Guidelines for developing descriptive, teacher-oriented, and student-oriented supplementary materials are offered. (DF)

This book provides a brief and succinct introduction to AppleWorks and is designed for use by teachers who are already familiar with the three AppleWorks tools: the word processor, the database, and the spreadsheet. "Classworks" (developed for grades 8 and 9) emphasizes computer work in which the teacher serves as troubleshooter,…

Word lists and class activities are suggested for improving the spelling of elementary school students. The word lists contain rhyming words, antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, 100 spelling demons, look-alike words that are easily confused, and content area words (for geography, mathematics, science, sports, music, social studies). The suggested…

The intent of this work is to provide a guideline for development of an elementary curriculum on the use of media skills to enhance existing curriculum. The primary focus is upon instructing children on how to use audiovisual equipment and resources available in their school or local library. Suggested activities and an evaluation tool are…

Discusses classroom design and uses of interactive media. Covers the design of public speaking/interpersonal/small group communication classrooms, the simulation laboratory, the communication effectiveness trainer (ComET system), audience response systems, speech evaluation using computers, and system design considerations. (PD)

Examines significant factors in the teaching-learning process which appear in Arthur Conan Doyle's fiction about Sherlock Holmes. These processes include deduction, memory, specialized knowledge, perception, emotional control, and divergent thinking. (Author/KC)

Simple instructions for converting a cassette tape recorder into a "computer" that can be used to reinforce reading skills. (DD)

A framework based on a series of "instructional events" is presented for planning instruction. (JD)

The use of videotape as a teaching aid in fencing instruction is discussed. Achievement ladders are another visual aid mentioned to increase students' skill and enthusiasm. (JMF)

Describes some uses of puppetry as a teaching tool that can motivate children's interests in books and reading, foster the development of creative writing skills, and promote oral language development. (CMV)

The creative use of audiovisual media can aid in developing student positive self-image and adds an exciting dimension to traditional physical education classes. (LH)