Many changes in the educational system must be brought about in the 1970's. (CK)

Outlines how Kaiser Foundation uses CCTV for their northern California installations making possible a central source for employee training, management development and patient education." (Editor)

A high risk - high gain" program design for inservice training has produced worthwhile learning outcomes. Participants are provided with an opportunity to identify and list anonymously their personal goals for the training; share these goals in a protected manner; and place priorities on them. (EB)

Outlines educational strategies that can help the nursing staff reduce the frustrations and stress often related to caring for the elderly. Shows how to help staff recognize their own feelings about the elderly, become aware of misconceptions, and develop positive attitudes. (JOW)

The director of the National Media Materials Center for Severely Handicapped Persons describes its functions of public information and products, including workshop packages, verbal captioning for media, and inservice training packages. (CL)

Extension agents (n=119) participated in a self-paced training program either using written or audiotape formats or as controls who completed only pre/posttests. The written mode was more effective than audiotape in increasing knowledge. There were no significant differences in knowledge between the audiotape and control groups. (SK)

Bitter and others describe the Rehabilitation Leadership through Distance Learning project, which uses varied media to provide continuing education for rehabilitation managers. Comments from Mason and Emener highlight the dangers of a loss of human contact in social service professions. (SK)

Survey responses from 228 Pennsylvania extension staff revealed time- or travel-related reasons inhibited inservice participation. They preferred regional locations over any other, though they were receptive to having some inservice programs delivered using distance education technologies. A pilot test of quarterly satellite inservice programs was…

Describes the "TechTalks" offered by CREN, a nonprofit organization that supports information technology (IT) professionals with strategic knowledge services and communications tools. These Webcasts target the needs of campus IT professionals by disseminating technology developments quickly and efficiently. (EV)

Engineering has gained considerable traction in many K-12 schools. However, there are several obstacles or challenges to an effective approach that leads to student learning. Questions such as where engineering best fits in the curriculum; how to include it authentically and appropriately; toward what educational end; and how best to prepare…

These Proceedings are a written record of the research presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA 2012) held in Kalamazoo, Michigan, November 1-4, 2012. The theme of the conference, "Navigating Transitions along Continuums," focuses on…

Developing a model for effective large-scale continuous professional development (CPD) for teachers remains a significant obstacle for many governments worldwide. This article describes the development and evolution of Vital--a CPD program designed to enhance the teaching of information communication technology in state-funded primary and…

This article describes how a study group for beginning teachers, led by instructors from the teacher education program from which they had just graduated, supported the novice teachers' abilities to survive their induction year and the constraints of school practices influenced by high-stakes accountability policies. Findings demonstrate that the…