The Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), while in use in the mainstream population, is not generally utilized by individuals with disabilities. Using a multiple-baseline design across settings we tested effectiveness of using a PDA to increase the independence of an adolescent with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Results indicated use of the PDA was…

A single-subject multiple treatment design counterbalanced across nine participants with moderate to severe and multiple disabilities was used to determine the efficacy of a school-based multi-treatment package (a combined dysphagia treatment and positive reinforcement behavior management program) for children and youth (ages 4-17) with feeding…

Outlines the rationale for a course for university faculty wanting to use the Internet for teaching and learning. Evaluates potential benefits of using the Internet and assesses concerns about the exploitation of this resource. Describes course design and development, and points that teachers should consider before beginning. (JOW)

Examines the concept of the memex, use of the computer as a hypertext learning and teaching tool. Discusses the practical implication of this concept using the World Wide Web. Lists disadvantages such as lack of computer access, and keyboarding and outlining skills. (Author/JOW)

The use of Usenet newsgroups in a computing and information systems classroom at the University of Brighton showed how Internet-based learning systems can encourage rapid evolution so that resources adapt to learners' needs. Although not always used as intended, and including off-topic distractions, newsgroups did accommodate learning styles and…

Discusses how the Internet can be used to support learning and teaching and the motivation behind its adoption. Presents an analysis of feedback gained from 45 honors undergraduates' experiences using network technology. Outlines issues raised, including the need for culture change. (Author/JOW)

Students who used the Geohazards course were compared with those using the Malta Fieldcourse, both intended to develop skills in communications and information technology. The result was that both courses were altered, particularly in terms of the learning environment. (JOW)

Describes a series of surveys of elementary, secondary, and college students to discover reasons for a shortage of suitably educated engineers. Offers suggestions for encouraging young people to enter the engineering profession. (JOW)

Provides a link between marketing theory and application in helping students use what is taught to attain employment goals. Presents proposals from marketing concepts, as well as practical ways to encourage students to see themselves as assets and market themselves accordingly. (Author/JOW)

The Rover Group, a British auto manufacturer, supports work-related curriculum through partnership centers at its major plants and school-based facilities, annual awards, and learning agreements for students in work experience programs. Quality, long-term commitment, and promotion of lifelong learning remain relevant but elusive goals. (SK)

A project to accelerate the pace of change in vocational education and training involved all stakeholders in planning, implementation, and assessment; replaced syllabi with integrated learning systems; used reflection at each step; and integrated vocational qualifications into the process, rather than making them the primary goal for students. (SK)

"Sandwich" education, alternating periods of work experience and coursework, can be managed effectively using an action learning approach. Reflection, group support, vicarious learning, and other outcomes of action learning enable students to integrate the academic and vocational aspects of their experiences. (SK)

Interviews with 115 British high school students revealed their career decision making to be pragmatically rational. Assumptions that good guidance and better information will help them make "correct" career decisions are fallacious. Changes of mind and career decision are normal and should be accounted for in training policy and programs. (SK)

Research in 50 British companies uncovered the following rationales for partnerships with education: raising standards, developing staff, fulfilling social responsibilities, changing attitudes toward business, and enhancing company reputation. Most popular activities were work experience programs, teacher placements, and curriculum projects and…

Includes 21 short articles on a variety of subjects: Internet for management development, lifelong learning in virtual universities, high performance organizations, National Vocational Qualifications, cost effectiveness and training effectiveness, mind maps, Generation X training, Japanese vocational training, management development in Libya, and…