This special report, the final installment of a three-part series on e-learning, examines how schools are working to create high-quality digital curricula and online courses. It covers the influence the common-core standards are likely to have on building the online curricula of the future, the growing emphasis on teaching social skills to virtual…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the possible impact portable classrooms have on the teaching and learning process by exploring current related literature. Design/methodology/approach: This paper takes a synthesis approach, analyzing current studies to assess the impact of portable classrooms on teaching and learning. Findings: No…

This review of literature on South Asian nomads is part of a series of monographs on educational access published by the Consortium for Research on Educational Access Transitions and Equity (CREATE). In the context of India, most recent work has focused on access to the education system for the poor. CREATE research in India has focused on …

The activities of a mobile classroom serving six counties on the Eastern Shore of Maryland are described. (CK)

Portable, relocatable, and mobile classrooms are solving space problems for school officials. (Author)

"Commercial Modular Construction Magazine" regularly contains articles where the use of modular schools and classrooms is highlighted. This document contains a selection of those articles, including: (1) "Relocatable Classrooms Come of Age" (Michael Roman); (2) "Systems Building" (Laurie Robert); (3) "Realizing…

An exchange program involving public school students of all ages is discussed. (CK)

This handbook provides process information on California's relocatable classroom program and contains the application process, information on preparing for delivery of relocatable classroom(s), district responsibilities regarding relocatable classroom(s), and documentation required for reimbursements. It also discusses regulations regarding…

Ranging in size from one room to an entire school complex, portable and relocatable buildings are solving the problem of classroom shortages. (Author)

The use of school buses for music classrooms would be economically feasible. (CK)

Three prototype portable classrooms were developed for both conventional and component construction. One of these economical units was built for $7.50 per square foot. Construction of each type is explained through use of photographs and text. Included in the presentation are--(1) cluster grouping suggestions, (2) interior and exterior…

Describes the testing by Berkeley lab scientists of an experimental ventilation system to improve indoor air quality in portable classrooms and use a third of the energy of current systems. (EV)

Offers suggestions on choosing modular space for schools. Advice is provided based on school needs: (1) How soon is the space needed? Is there a crisis situation or time to plan? (2) How much flexibility is needed for relocation? and (3) What are the financing issues? Is it better to buy or lease? (EV)