Asperger Syndrome: Australian Information Centre This online information service aims to make teachers and parents more aware of how to cope with a child diagnosed with having Asperger Syndrome. For parents there are guidelines when choosing a school, and contact information for relevant associations. From EdNA Online on October 31, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
World Year of Physics 2005 2005 is the UN declared World Year of Physics. It is an international celebration of the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's articles which provided the basis of three fundamental fields in physics: the theory of relativity, quantum theory and the theory of Brownian motion. From EdNA Online on October 31, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
Montageworld Projects Montage World Projects is a global web-based programme of curriculum projects, which encourages international communication between young people in the UK and young people in other countries. Made by teachers for teachers, it encourages global communications, creates virtual communities, provides practical and educational activities and develops research, problem solving and communication skills. MontageWorld includes a database of internet based curriculum projects from all over the world, access to a school linking database, support for creating and using internet projects, and access to Bri From EdNA Online on October 31, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
ICT Learning Innovation Centre The ICT Learning Innovation Centre has been designed to deliver leadership in learning with information and communication technologies (ICTs) for life in a knowledge economy. The Centre is the result of a partnership between Education Queensland and the University of the Sunshine Coast to promote the innovative use of ICTs to enhance learning and will evolve to deliver quality assured services customised to attract both corporate and education clients, nationally and internationally. From EdNA Online on October 31, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
World Year of Physics 2005 in Australia The Australian Institute of Physics exists to promote all aspects of physics to the wider community as well as providing support to physicists. AIP is preparing for a major program of celebration and outreach for the World Year of Physics 2005. From EdNA Online on October 31, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
International Year of Microcredit 2005 The official website for the Year of Microcredit 2005 provides information on the objectives of the Year, contact information for National Committees and a calendar of national, regional and international activities. The site features interactive tools, resources on microfinance, the Year logo and guidelines, and information on how to get involved. The support of UN Agencies and donors, National Committees and microfinance partners around the world are also detailed on the site. From Recent Items on October 31, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
Directory of Development Organizations 2004 A directory of organizations which aims to facilitate international cooperation and knowledge sharing in development work, both among NGOs, research institutions, governments and private sector organisations. The Directory is a compilation of contact data of the main sources of assistance available for private sector development and poverty reduction. A wide range of organizations is included in the Directory: international organizations, government ministries, private sector institutions, development agencies, universities, research and training institutes, NGOs/PDOs, grantmakers, banks, micr From Recent Items on October 31, 2004 at 11:30 p.m..
Digital Technology, Learning and 'Game Formats' The aim of this project being conducted through the University of London is to contribute towards a better understanding of the motivating pleasures of computer games, in order that their pedagogic potentials can be more effectively exploited. In this project particular games are closely scrutinised from the perspective of the analyst-as-player, as well as through the observation of play and players. This page will provide an ongoing report during the life of the project, 2004-2006. From EdNA Online on October 31, 2004 at 9:30 p.m..
Effective Technology Integration in Teacher Education: A Comparative Study of Six Programs The primary purpose of this article is to share with readers the basic elements of an effective teacher education program as it relates to technology integration. In the study reported here, special emphasis was given to examining teacher education programs where considerable percentages of graduates will be working in high-poverty locations. Often, those high-poverty locations are in highly urban and rural settings. By outlining the characteristics of these programs that support the effective use of technology, this discussion will illustrate some of the ways in which schools of education may From EdNA Online on October 31, 2004 at 7:30 p.m..
Price Markup This interactive tutorial explains the concept of calculating price markup, putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values, in order to check your homework. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
Compound Interest This interactive tutorial explains the concept of calculating compound interest, putting it into its proper context by walking you step-by-step through the calculations. It even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values, in order to check your homework. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
Simple Interest This interactive tutorial explains the concept of calculating simple interest, putting it into its proper context by walking you step-by-step through the calculations. It even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values, in order to check your homework. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
Business Entity Consulant Deciding on a type for your business is easier than you might think. By answering a series of basic questions, this virtual consultant can advise you of your choice (while teaching you the pros and cons of each type). Sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability partnership, corporations, and s corporations are included. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
Calculating Markdown This interactive tutorial explains the concept of calculating markdown, putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values, in order to check your homework. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
Cost Markup This interactive tutorial explains the concept of calculating cost markup, putting it into its proper context by walking you through the calculations. It even gives you the opportunity to enter your own values, in order to check your homework. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
College-Cram.com Accounting Page Learn about cost of goods sold, markup/markdown, and other accounting topics with our formula solvers, tutorials, and other reference materials. College-Cram.com is a 24/7 tutorial library for college students and professionals who need help with Accounting and more. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 p.m..
EDC guide to resources to support reform science educators The Center for Science Education (CSE) is housed at Education Development Center, Inc., in Newton, Massachusetts. Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) is an international nonprofit organization, building bridges between research, policy, and practice. EDC's Center for Science Education brings together a group of educators well-qualified to address the wide-ranging needs of teachers, schools, and districts engaged in science education reform. They collectively represent many years of experience and expertise in science and educational research, instructional materials development and d From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Anatomy of the Lung Learners examine the anatomical parts of the lungs. Key Words: anatomy, lungs, health assessment. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Apgar Scoring Challenge Learners consider the Apgar scores for several fictitious newborns. They are then given an Apgar score and proceed to create a situation in which a newborn would receive that rating. Key Words: Apgar, newborn, pediatrics, health assessment. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Dividend Payout Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the Dividen Payout Ratio, putting it 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 31, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Dividend Yield Ratio This interactive tutorial explains the Dividen Yield Ratio, putting it 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 31, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
All about electrochemistry An in-depth treatment intended to serve as a supplment or replacement for standard General Chemistry textbook chapters on this subject. Chemistry and electricity, electrochemical cells, standard cell potentials, the Nernst equation, batteries and fuel cells, electrolytic cells. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on October 31, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
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