Introduction to Mutual Funds Explains the basics of investing in mutual funds and describes related library resources. Based on a workshop developed by Professor Gerry Jiao and the SEC publication "Investing Wisely: An Introduction to Mutual Funds". From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Inventory Turnover Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the concept, putting the ratio into its proper context, by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statements, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Days Sales Outstanding Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the concept, putting the ratio into its proper context, by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statement, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Fixed Assets Turnover Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the concept, putting the ratio into its proper context, by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statements, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Total Assets Turnover Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the concept, putting the ratio into its proper context, by walking you through the calculations. It also shows you where to find each value on the corresponding financial statements, and even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Transcultural Nursing Basic Concepts and Case Studies This website was created to share with nurses and other healthcare professionals experiences and thoughts concerning the complexities involved in caring for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. This website provides information about cultural behaviors and the need to understand people's actions from their own cultural perspective in health and illness. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Math Forum's Bridging Research and Practice Project The Bridging Research and Practice Group consists of middle and high school mathematics teachers and Math Forum research staff with experience of classroom teaching. Their discussions have led to the development of a "videopaper" entitled "Encouraging Mathematical Thinking Discourse Around a Rich Problem". The full text of this paper, and the video clips, are included in this web site. The web site includes information about the project, details of publications and presentations at conferences and other events, a discussion board covering a range of topics, reviews of papers, and mode From EEVL New Learning Materials on October 28, 2004 at 9:30 a.m..
Graphics for Complex Analysis This web site is a collection of graphical demonstrations of concepts in complex analysis. These demonstrations were put together by Douglas N Arnold, Director of the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications in Minneapolis, and Professor of Mathematics at the University of Minnesota. The demonstrations include: The Squaring Map; The Exponential, Sine, and Cosine; Conformality; Mobius Transformations; and Schwarz-Christoffel Mappings. Animations use the animated GIF format, Java versions are also available. Also provided are details on how the graphics were made, and links to rela From EEVL New Learning Materials on October 28, 2004 at 8:30 a.m..
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Online Mathematics The web site for Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Online Mathematics is a US-based site giving links to online books for subscribers and free access to a range of other resources for everyone. These include online study tools which tie in with their publications, such as self-check quizzes and an online parent and student study guide and a multilingual glossary of terms. The site also includes teacher resources, links to other mathematics web sites and some free downloads. Glencoe/McGraw-Hill are a major US publisher, focussing on material for secondary school level. From EEVL New Learning Materials on October 28, 2004 at 8:30 a.m..
Math Education and Nemeth Code Nemeth is a braille code for mathematics. This web site is part of the web service from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and includes a variety of information about the Nemeth code and material to assist users. Included is a list of publications available to learn Nemeth code, other ways of learning Nemeth (including online courses and self-study - some of which are freely available), Nemeth code reference sheets - some of which can be downloaded free of charge, an outline of how to teach Nemeth code, and a range of questions and answers on the Nemeth code. Also prov From EEVL New Learning Materials on October 28, 2004 at 8:30 a.m..
Multi-media Mathematics The web-based electronic learning system is based on the assumption that we must engage our students in extensive hands-on activities for mathematics (Basic Mathematics; Pre-Algebra; Beginning Algebra; Intermediate Algebra; College Algebra; Pre-Calculus; Calculus I; Introductory Statistics; and Physics), and that these pedagogical activities are linked to the students' overall proficiency. These activities include frequent quizzes (multiple tries - best score recorded in grade-book), cumulative chapter tests (1st score recorded in grade-book) with options to practice extensively before ea From Teaching and Learning on the Web on October 28, 2004 at 5:30 a.m..
Personal Statement Lesson & Grammar Guide Free online resource on how to write a personal statement for university entry. From Teaching and Learning on the Web on October 28, 2004 at 5:30 a.m..
Math and Reading Help For Kids Math-and-reading-help-for-kids.org is a directory of hundreds of articles and resources to help parents and children make informed decisions about school related issues. This website also recommends children's tutoring and educational games to help kids improve math and reading skills From Teaching and Learning on the Web on October 28, 2004 at 5:30 a.m..
Excellent Web Edventures Excellent Web Edventures: An introduction to online learning assists teachers to develop the essential e-learning skills to make online learning efficient, engaging and accessible for students. Book includes: Creating online educational materials and constructing websites; Using collaboration tools such as email and chat; and Teaching students to present and demonstrate their learning on a website. Website includes sample learning quests and other activities. From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Referencing Guide (Edith Cowan University) Referencing guide developed as a resource for undergraduate students and based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 5th ed. (2001). Prepared by Jongeling, Forlin & Daymond, Edith Cowan University. From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Projects (European Schoolnet) Projects in educational technology conducted by European Schoolnet. These include research and development work, and collaborative schools activities. From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
The Journal of Career and Technical Education The Journal of Career and Technical Education (JCTE) includes articles on a variety of topics in career and technical education. Prior to Volume 16, Number 2, the Journal of Career and Technical Education was published as the Journal of Vocational and Technical Education. This website contains issues from Vol. 16, No. 2 (1999) up to Vol. 20, no. 1 (2003) available in HTML and PDF formats. From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Field Trip Earth Field Trip Earth focuses on field-based wildlife conservation research projects ongoing around the world. Each Field Earth Trip is a multimedia experience. From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, NSWis a Catholic school for day boys and boarders from Years 5-12. It was established by the Jesuits at Lane Cove in Sydney in 1880 and is part of the international network of Jesuit schools. From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Avoiding Plagiarism (Charles Sturt University) Module from the CSU Learning Skills uni assisting students with referencing skills and how to avoid plagiarism. Topics include: what is plagiarism, what counts as other people's ideas, what counts as common knowledge, why is academic integrity important, reasons why students plagiarise, student responsibilities, and consequences of plagiarism. From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Campus Computing Project Begun in 1990, The Campus Computing Project is the largest continuing study of the role of information technology in American higher education. The project's national studies draw on qualitative and quantitative data to help inform faculty, campus administrators, and others interested in the use of information technology in American colleges and universities. The US Campus Computing Project also provides the foundation for affiliated research projects in other nations, including Brazil (University of Sao Paulo), China (Peking University), Hong Kong (University of Hong Kong), and South Kor From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
OpenNet Initiative (ONI) OpenNet Initiative, a collaborative partnership between the University of Toronto, Harvard Law School and the University of Cambridge, monitors internet censorship around the world. It acts as a clearing house, analysing internet filtering in countries such as China, Iran and Saudi Arabia, and sharing information on tools that can be used to circumvent censorship. From EdNA Online on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
International Day of Peace This website is provided by Pathways To Peace, the International Secretariat of the We The Peoples Initiative, a United Nations-designated Peace Messenger Initiative supporting the International Day of Peace, in service of a consortium of NGOs in association with the United Nations Department of Public Information. The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organisations and nations to create practical acts of Peace on a shared date. Contents include: United Nations Resolutions, Global Ceasefire, Peace Day Events, Culture of peace, IDP Vigil, Music for Peace, Kids From Recent Items on October 28, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
MAYA Leraning Center A site teaching basic skills for Alias Wavefronts MAYA From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Medicis. Godfathers of the Renaissance A look at the Renaissance from the perspective of the Florentine princely house of the de Medicis based on a PBS television program. Making extensive use of Renaissance art, this presentation provides an overview of Italian Renaissance history and culture. Includes lesson plans for teachers and good links to other sites on the Renaissance. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Circulation Lecture This is an audio lecture on cell circulation. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Circulatory System Lecture This is an audio lecture on the circulatory system. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Black Ships and Samurai. Comodore Perry and the Opening of Japan A narrated exhibit of American and Japanese art illustrating Comodore Perry's mission to Japan in 1853-54. The lengthy “Core Exhibit” weaves approximately 200 Japanese and American graphics together with an analytical text to demonstrate how each side depicted the other - and, indeed, how each depicted the same events. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Digestive Physiology Lecture This is an audio lecture on digestive physiology. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Digestive System Lecture This is an audio lecture on the digestive system. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
The Legacy of Genghis Khan: Courtly Art and Culture in This narrated exhibition examines the important artistic and cultural achievements that occurred in the Iranian world in the aftermath of the Mongol invasions. It thus reflects some of the important events in both Mongol and Iranian history. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
Growth and Development Lecture This is an audio lecture on growth and development. Students are shown various slides with detailed explanations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 28, 2004 at 2:30 a.m..
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