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Helander, Martin G.; Palanivel, Thiagarajan – Impact of Science on Society, 1992
Addresses research results and controversies concerning the ergonomic design of computer work stations ranging from the traditional concerns with anthropometric fashions, work posture, and visual performance to the recent considerations about human information processing capacities and awareness of problem-solving strategies. (eight references)…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Human Factors Engineering
Wood, Millicent A.; Churchman, David – 1988
This study examines the limited literature on zoomobile programs and suggests that remarkable uniformity exists between such variables as types and lengths of programs offered, animals used, staffing, area served, and funding. It notes a common set of problems, from practical ones such as animal stress and liability insurance, through…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Kober, Nancy – 1993
This document tries to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the teaching and learning of science in order to provide parents and community leaders a base of information to help improve science education. Questions are posed in three major areas: science in American education; science in the classroom; and science in the home…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education