This report focuses on predicting the various physical impacts that proposed magnet school programs will have on potential magnet school sites in Providence, Rhode Island. Included are brief descriptions of the secondary schools in Providence being considered for the magnet programs and a listing of prevailing standards and building regulations…

Among the principal insights developed by the Georgetown University Learning Resources Center (LRC) Planning Group during its period of activity was an understanding of the nature of the entire system of learning resources at Georgetown University of which the proposed LRC will be one of the major parts. In this paper all of the elements of the…

This paper presents suggestions and guidelines for planning creative outdoor learning environments and experiences for young children. The discussion focuses on the fact that children learn more readily and develop better physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially when their play is allowed to be creative and innovative in nature. The…

To develop a computer system to support cooperative learning among distributed students; developers should consider the foundations of cooperative learning. This article examines the basic elements that make cooperation work and proposes a framework for such computer supported cooperative learning (CSCL) systems. This framework is constituted of…

The purpose of this study was: (1) to look at the design, aesthetics, and functionality of educational and noneducational Web pages from the perspective of visual literacy; and (2) to evaluate printed and online materials that are used as resources by professionals and nonprofessionals to create these Web pages. These "how to" manuals…

A user-based research and programing process was undertaken to identify environments supportive of mainstreaming handicapped students. This report first describes the range of strategies that have been developed to implement mainstreaming programs in public schools, then develops a guide for designers to help them understand the educational and…

Requirements analysis and design for the Texas Criminal Justice Telecommunications Network are provided in this report on the application in the state of Texas of techniques developed by the STACOM project. These techniques focus on identification of user requirements and network designs for criminal justice information on a state-wide basis.…

Lane Transit District (LTD) sponsored three surveys in an attempt to understand the needs of physically handicapped and elderly persons and to recommend appropriate operational and physical changes within the system to meet these needs. The secondary intent of the study was to bring about public awareness of the mobility problems of the physically…

The small size of many schools in the Asian Region would cause separate laboratories for chemistry and biology to be underutilized. In many larger schools the curricula include "general science," with contents from biology, physics, and chemistry. This paper describes multipurpose spaces for science activities sufficient for science…

Evaluates an interactive, instructional Web site that teaches the basic tenets of human performance technology. The methodology, based on a combination of heuristic and formative evaluation techniques, involved measuring attitudinal reactions to the Web site, learning gains from performance scores on practice exercise, and content, navigation, and…

Discusses the experiences of developing and implementing an online course in health policy for graduate nursing students at Southeast Missouri State University including going online, nature of the course, Web design/development, student support, and lessons learned and recommendations. Contains a table of criteria for discussion…

Examines principles of computer-based instructional design found in performance improvement/human resources development literature and their applicability to adult learning in the workplace. Topics include learner control, feedback, screen design, use of group methods, and computer anxiety. Contains 93 references. (JMV)

This paper outlines the main findings of research about online portfolio information systems. This research focused on the educational integrity of these educational systems and the maximisation of value across all stakeholders, in particular the value gained from the automation and interaction potential of the online environment. The findings and…

A study was conducted to investigate the comprehensibility of microcomputer-generated color graphics that are displayed on monochromatic monitors. Subjects were 64 second, third, and fourth graders who were randomly assigned to one of two conditions. Children in the first treatment were asked to identify, on a monochrome monitor, a figure that was…

Based on a 1971 conference in Sweden, the booklet examines practical planning and operational aspects of day care centers for mentally retarded adults who cannot participate in sheltered work. Topics addressed are facility location in relation to transportation, community services, and group homes; size; design to accommodate self care training,…