Robotics (robot usage) is discussed from a historical perspective with regard to its role in employment and education. Part 1 examines the transition from an industrial to an information society and speculates what the future might hold, particularly in terms of employment. Part 2 gives a historical overview of the robotics industry and discusses…

This handbook is intended for those persons who have the responsibility for selecting learning materials for student use. The primary emphasis is on learning materials intended for wide distribution, such as those produced by commercial publishers. An annotated listing is provided of approximately 40 resource publications dealing with the…

This directory cites Asian resources, services, institutions, and groups in Connecticut. It is intended to strengthen international studies through improved state-wide cooperation and communication. The directory is organized by the following topics: educational centers (including descriptions of the services provided and, in some cases, materials…

This guide presents information about 229 publishers and distributors of foreign language material. The listing for each publisher covers the following areas: (1) grade level; (2) type of material available; (3) the subject content area; and (4) the language of the material. The contact person for each publisher is also provided. The terms which…

Approximately 500 citations are provided to help teachers and media personnel identify materials for teaching about Minnesota in elementary and secondary grades. Entries are presented in ten categories: people of Minnesota; history; government and law; industries and commerce; land, plants, and water; wildlife; recreation; arts; fiction; and…

This briefly annotated guide to non-sexist and non-racist educational materials suppliers includes small presses, non-profit educational firms, women's sections of professional and trade organizations, task forces in State educational departments, and feminist publishers, bookstores and distributors. Aimed at assisting librarians and teachers in…

This issue is devoted to parachutes throughout man's involvement in flight. Student activities are described in which the construction of parachutes is encouraged. Women parachutists are highlighted. (SA)

Written in the first quarter of 1980, this paper describes economic conditions at that time and makes projections concerning the future. The paper attempts to present a brief look at the same issues surveyed in the longer report EA 013 118. After warning that economic conditions are hard to assess and still harder to predict, the author asserts…

The purposes of this report are to assess the need for federally supported curriculum development in education, and if there is a need, to determine appropriate policies for conducting development and supporting implementation. The assessment is based on the national curriculum development projects that have been sponsored since 1956 by the…

As a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and numerous federal district court rulings, during the last 10 years many employers have actively recruited and hired individuals from the groups that previously suffered the most from job discrimination. A conflict is now arising between the need for equal job opportunities and seniority-based job…

Assesses the evolving role of state governments in the reindustrialization of America, discussing recent changes in the American economy that have helped state/local governments move to the forefront in the formulation of industrial policy. Also considers the impact of industry, university, government, partnerships on elementary/secondary…

Compares the educational system of the United States/Japan, looking at total time spent in mathematics and science preparation (as well as other subject areas) and out-of-school activities. Examines the structure of higher education in Japan and the origin of the Japanese university, as well as engineering education in the two countries. (JM)

Describes new sources in word processing, proofreading, and text editing that can be used in hands-on computer sessions, analyzing writing samples for and with students. (MM)

This cable television industry report provides a sampling of case studies and overviews which describe cable operator, multiple system operator (MSO), and program networks' initiatives, resources, and support for education and the communities they serve. The information focuses on the following categories: Cable in the Classroom; cable's high…

Designed to encourage gifted students to develop their talents, the first issue in the volume focuses on academic competitions and includes articles on: "The Joys of Competition"; "Why Bother with Math Contests?" (Sam Vandervelde); "Science Competitions"; Humanities Competitions"; "Designing in Metal" (Cody Chance); and "Discovering My Chinese…