June 3, 2003

Interactive media for the classroom

Interactive Media in Education. Syllabus Magazine has a special issue out on interactive media in classroom education, including an interview with HCI researcher Brenda Laurel, and an introduction to MERLOT, a free, Web-based resource where faculty, staff, and students can easily find digital learning materials with evaluations and guidance for their use. [Ed Tech Dev] 3:51:56 PM  [Permanent Link]    comment []

Digital school library

"Are we surprised that users gravitate to information systems and technology that suit their needs, whether or not those systems are superior? Teacher-librarians need to realize that to stay relevant, they must embrace the information needs of children and young people on their own terms, not those of well-meaning adults." David Loertscher The Digital School Library: A World-wide Development and a Fascinating Challenge Teacher-Librarian, Volume 30, Number 5, June 2003 Abstract: Based on his 2002 keynote presentation at the 2002 International Association of School Librarianship conference in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, David Loertscher outlines his view of the potential of a digital school library intranet as an information-rich and technology-rich environment for both students and teachers throughout the school and extending into the home. He examines the challenges and opportunities that face the teacher-librarian in this digital school library environment. (Dr. Loertscher’s speech to the IASL conference 12:13:36 PM  [Permanent Link]    comment []

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