Mujeres Zapatistas / Zapatista women A Web site devoted to women Zapatistas, an indigenous revolutionary movement in Chiapas, Mexico, which is also known as the EZLN. The site aims to be a space for discussion, collaboration and education to raise awareness of women's participation in the Zapatista movement. Here, users will find an active discussion forum and a growing bibliography of resources useful for the study of Zapatista women. In addition there are a number of full-text scholarly articles available here. Diane Goetze has written two articles, 'Revolutionary Women: from Soldaderas to Comandantas. The Roles of Wo From New Humbul Resources on November 4, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Zapatistas : documents of the new Mexican revolution This site, part of the Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC), makes available the full-text of the book, Zapatistas!: documents of the new Mexican revolution. This is a compilation of testimonies, communiqués, interviews, letters and essays by individual Zapatistas, members of the indigenous revolutionary movement in Mexico. The book's editors believe that the voices of the Zapatistas themselves have been ignored or forgotten amid the proliferation of outside observation and analysis. The book claims to be the largest collection of primary Zapatista material and hopes that i From New Humbul Resources on November 4, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
A talent for bricolage : an interview with Richard Rorty This Web site makes available the full-text of an interview conducted in 1995 with the American philosopher, Richard Rorty. Here, Rorty speaks candidly of his formative years and early career as a philosopher, stemming from his Trotskyite upbringing, an initial leaning towards and eventually away from Aristotle and Plato, which feed into the development of his thought. His popular works, Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature, Consequences of Pragmatism, and Contingencies, Irony and Solidarity are discussed at length and the author's surprise at the extent of his readership, and at his &apos From New Humbul Resources on November 4, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
The Wellek library lecturer bibliographies This site makes available exhaustive bibliographies for the work of a range of notable critical theorists. These bibliographies are based upon the Wellek Library Lecture Series, which was inaugurated at the University of California, Irvine by the Critical Theory Institute, wherein a renowned critic delivers a series of lectures defending their thought. The bibliographies comprise both the works of each critic and a substantial amount of secondary study as well. The compiler aims to make updates when necessary. At the time of cataloguing, the critics featured in the bibliographies were the foll From New Humbul Resources on November 4, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Granma internacional digital : Che Guevara This Web site, a special edition of the digital version of Granma Internacional, brings together a collection of articles devoted to the Argentinian revolutionary, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. The collection features articles from Granma Internacional, a Cuban newspaper, written in recent years which reflect on the legacy of Che - both in Cuba and elsewhere - his life, death and continuing hero-status; analysis of the famous photograph of Che by Alberto Korda; testimonies of acquaintances with Che; quotations from notable Latin American cultural and political figures paying homage to him; From New Humbul Resources on November 4, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Centre national du livre: de l'écriture à la lecture This Web site makes available a collection of readings from contemporary French fiction, based upon a series of events organized by France's Centre national du livre. Here users will find audio files of extracts being read by actors, together with a text introduction to the piece being read. At the time of cataloguing, eight readings were available and comprised work by the following writers: Pierre Senges; Anne Serre; Albane Gellé; Dominique Grandmont; Clémence Boulouque; Denis Grozdanovitch; Pierre Michon; and Michel Vittoz. Many of these writers have received financial support from t From New Humbul Resources on November 4, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Buchhändlerische Geschäftsrundschreiben, die Deutsche Bibliothek Buchhändlerische Geschäftsrundschreiben, or Book-selling Business Circulars is one of several subsites hosted by the German National Library. This site highlights the Library's collection of historical printed matter related to correspondence within the book-selling firms and publishing trades in Germany, Austria and cities formerly within the Habsburg Empire, such as Prague and Pressburg (Bratislava). Correspondence relates primarily to the founding of firms; changes in proprietorship; changes in names of firms; bankruptcies and collapses of businesses; and business mergers. The col From New Humbul Resources on November 4, 2004 at 10:30 p.m..
Using Visual Imagery to Negotiate Meaning in a Community of Learners (2001-2002 MIL Fellowship) This project is designed to gain a better understanding of how student discourse of visuals affects their learning and understanding. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 6:30 p.m..
Customizing Instruction in New Learning Environments (2001-2002 MIL Fellowship) This project explores the use of diverse learning preferences to customize student instruction in new learning environments. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 6:30 p.m..
Extending Reading Beyond the Classroom: Motivating Life Long Readers (2002-2003 MIL Fellowship) The overall purpose of my project is to set my students on the journey to becoming life long readers. I intend to create materials and activities to build background knowledge then provide opportunities for intense, directed and reflective reading. It is my intent that students will truly be engaged in the process of reading and may recognize the true essence and importance of reading. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 6:30 p.m..
Community-Based Research and Writing: New Directions for Composition Instruction (2002-2003 MIL Fellowship) The general goal for my MIL project was to continue to refine and develop a research and writing course involving collaborative and community-based learning while encouraging civic engagement. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 6:30 p.m..
The Evolution of Conjecturing in a Differential Equations Course (2003-2004 MIL Fellowship) The purpose of this paper is to explore how conjecturing may evolve as a regular activity of students in an inquiry oriented class by documenting its evolution in one such differential equations course. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..
Learning Academic Self-Regulation Strategies in an Online Nutrition Course (2003-2004 MIL Fellowship) The primary purpose of this project is to identify and teach students the academic self-regulatory behaviors necessary to foster success in a domain-specific, web-based course. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..
From Reflective Volunteerism to Civic Activism: Advancing Service Learning Pedagogy through Civic Engagement (2003-2004 MIL Fellowship) With the aim of increasing my GateWay Community College students' civic literacy and knowledge about political processes, I designed a series of civic engagement assignments and measured the impact on my English/Humanities students' attitudes. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 4:30 p.m..
In the End is the Beginning: Modified Jigsaw Methodologies for Effective Learning in Hybrid Teaching Environments Allow Learners to Understand their own Outcomes (2003-2004 MIL Fellowship) In our society, active participation in a group can often be necessary for individual success. In particular, students' ability to successfully navigate their academic career is often enhanced when students have a sense of solidarity and responsibility to a group of peers. In distance-learning environments, students do not always meet face to face with their peers and are at risk for losing the advantages of group support. My project attempts to address this problem by exploring techniques for facilitating peer interactions in a hybrid-learning environment. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 4:30 p.m..
Explorations into Writing Anxiety: Helping Students Overcome their Fears and Focus on Learning (2003-2004 MIL Fellowship) Many students exhibit unusually strong apprehension about writing, which often interferes with their ability to learn how to write effectively. This study explored the efficacy of an English 101 course designed specifically to help students overcome their writing anxiety while learning how to write more effectively. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Influencing Student Learning Through the use of Interactive Activities (2003-2004 MIL Fellowship) Neuroscience research suggests that the brain is an incredibly 'plastic' organ that is capable of lifelong changes, a concept referred to as neural plasticity. Experience has been shown to influence neural plasticity and thus, may have implications for teaching and learning. The experimental design was used to examine various classroom experiences on student learning of brain anatomy and function. From Maricopa Learning eXchange (MLX) Newest on November 4, 2004 at 2:30 p.m..
Building Intergenerational Capacity: a National Study of Intergenerational Programs This project tapped into the rich diversity of community based intergenerational projects across Australia and presents a snapshot of them. The present database of community intergenerational programs has been generated from consultations and analysis of some 70 project and support initiatives both in Victoria and across the nation. Each respective program has based its initial beginnings on stated aims and objectives arising from a social needs analysis unique to specific geographic locations, both rural and urban. For the majority of the listed programs the underlying emphasis has been on va From EdNA Online on November 4, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Studies in Learning, Evaluation, Innovation and Development, Volume 1, Issue 1 (2004) A scholarly, peer-reviewed, international journal that supports emerging scholars and the development of evidence-based practice and that publishes research and scholarship about teaching and learning in formal, semi-formal and informal educational settings and sites. The journal is published by Central Queensland University, Australia. In this issue: The director's cut: The Central Queensland University teaching and learning showcase and studies in learning, evaluation, innovation and development; 'Best practice' and 'challenges' in university teaching and learning: A From EdNA Online on November 4, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
Center for Intergenerational Learning The Center for Intergenerational Learning at Temple University USA is dedicated to strengthening communities by bringing generations together to meet the needs of individuals and families throughout the life cycle. Established in 1979, the Center for Intergenerational Learning is a national resource for intergenerational programming. The centre creates opportunities for youth and elders to contribute to their communities; promotes partnerships among organizations serving young people, families, and older adults; helps organizations integrate intergenerational approaches into their program serv From EdNA Online on November 4, 2004 at 3:30 a.m..
This Land is My Land An article from EnhanceTV. Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this article contains images of deceased persons. The 1992 Mabo decision is one of the most famous and significant ever handed down by the High Court of Australia. The decision was not just a victory for the indigenous claimants but a complete upheaval of the notions that white Australia was built upon. Eddie Mabo and his fellow Murray (Mer) Islanders fought for more than ten years to eventually win their case and change Australian law forever. The webpage gives links to further information, sugge From EdNA Online on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
AccessIT - National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education (University of Washington) AccessIT promotes the use of electronic and information technology (E&IT) for students and employees with disabilities in educational institutions at all academic levels. This Web site features the AccessIT Knowledge Base, a searchable, growing database of questions and answers regarding accessible E&IT. It is designed for educators, policy makers, librarians, technical support staff, and students and employees with disabilities and their advocates. The resource was funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the U.S. Department of Education. From EdNA Online on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Control Systems Lab Online Online laboratory experiments for process control. This is NOT really a simulation; actual equipment runs. The user controls the equipment remotely via the Web. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Microbiology the Beginning "Microbiology the Beginning" is an informative website based on extreme organisms. These extremophiles as they are called survive in the harshest and strangest of environments, These environments range from hot to cold to dry. This adds to the theory that there may be organisms that are able to survive on other planets. These ideas are supported through easily accessible links throughout the site. Teachers may find this website useful in teaching students about extremophiles and the environments in which they live. There are numerous definitions, links and articles throughout the site. These m From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Microbiology the Beginning "Microbiology the Beginning" is an informative website based on extreme organisms. These extremophiles as they are called survive in the harshest and strangest of environments. These environments range from hot to cold to dry. This adds to the theory that there may be organisms that are able to survive on other planets. These ideas are supported through easily accessible links throughout the site. Teachers may find this website useful in teaching students about extremophiles and the environments in which they live. There are numerous definitions, links and articles throughout the site. These m From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Kinesiology Career Advising Tool An online questionnaire for users to respond to opinion items about personality and interest traits associated with Sport & Fitness Management and Comprehensive Physical Education programs. Scores are matched to three personality orientations: goal-oriented, people-oriented, and method-oriented. Definitions of the categories are provided along with links to information about occupations related to the respective personality orientations. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
College-Cram.com Economics Page Learn about supply and demand, the equilibrium curve, and other economics 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 Economics and more. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
College-Cram.com French Page This site boasts flashcards and quizzes highlighting vocabulary and sentences (offered in both English and French) as well as verb conjugating tutorials. As a bonus, we include study tools for French-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-French vocabulary. and verb conjugations with our tutorials. College-Cram.com is a 24/7 tutorial library for college students and professionals who need help with French and more. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
College-Cram.com Spanish Page This site boasts flashcards and quizzes highlighting vocabulary and sentences (offered in both English and Spanish) as well as verb conjugating flashcards and tutorials. As a bonus, we include study tools for French-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-French vocabulary. and verb conjugations with our tutorials. College-Cram.com is a 24/7 tutorial library for college students and professionals who need help with Spanish and more. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium Exercise This interactive exercise shows progress towards an equilibrium for A + B <---> C + D. Initial concentrations and the equilibrium constant can be chosen. Additional description of the technology and pedagogy is at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/gn/ex/equil-disc.html From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
Process Dynamics Online Laboratory Online process dynamics laboratory. Experiments in pressure, position, speed, flow, voltage. This is not a simulation. User runs real experiments via the web. From MERLOT - 10 Most Recent Materials on November 4, 2004 at 1:30 a.m..
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