Notes that the "other half" of whole language is the enjoyment of expressed meaning, speaking and listening, and performing and experiencing performance. Describes interactive multimedia technology that can provide opportunities for students to experience theater and poetry as audiovisual productions. (RS)

Puppetry, with its universal appeal, can integrate many aspects of language teaching thanks to its flexibility in presenting concepts, stories, culture, vocabulary, etc. Discussion of the advantages touches on suggested lessons and strategies, making up dialogs, puppets as guest speakers, storytelling, and interviews. (Contains 18 references.)…

Describes PATRON (Performing Arts Teaching Resources ON-line) at the University of Surrey (United Kingdom) that was designed to deliver digital audio, video, music scores, and dance notation across a high-speed network to the desktop. The principle aim is to improve access to reserve materials for staff and students. (Author/LRW)

Explores various tools that presenters utilize to set the stage for their presentations and enhance audience retention, focusing on similarities to successful theatrical presentations. The four tools include setting the stage prior to the program, using the set effectively, selecting and placing props carefully, and considering oneself the…