Mobiles for literacy in developing countries: An effectiveness framework     

Daniel A. Wagner  Nathan M. Castillo  Katie M. Murphy  Molly Crofton  Fatima Tuz Zahra 《Prospects》2014,44(1):119-132

In recent years, the advent of low-cost digital and mobile devices has led to a strong expansion of social interventions, including those that try to improve student learning and literacy outcomes. Many of these are focused on improving reading in low-income countries, and particularly among the most disadvantaged. Some of these early efforts have been called successful, but little credible evidence exists for those claims. Drawing on a robust sample of projects in the domain of mobiles for literacy, this article introduces a design solution framework that combines intervention purposes with devices, end users, and local contexts. In combination with a suggested set of purpose-driven methods for monitoring and evaluation, this new framework provides useful parameters for measuring effectiveness in the domain of mobiles for literacy.  相似文献   

Using Young Adult Literature to Develop Content Knowledge of Autism for Preservice Teachers     

Elizabeth M. Hughes  Sarah Hunt-Barron  Jennifer Young Wagner  Lea Calvert Evering 《The Teacher Educator》2014,49(3):208-224

This promising practice explores the use of young adult literature as a supplement to texts in an undergraduate introduction to a special education course. Literature portraying adolescent characters with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were used to build schema of preservice teachers. Participants' knowledge and attitudes about ASD were examined before and after reading a young adult novel of their choice. Results indicated that students in the literature group out-performed peers in the control group on measures of ASD content. Exemplars of students' responses suggested students who read the novel expressed increased knowledge and interest, recognition of commonalities, and complex and nuanced views of ASD. Participant satisfaction with reading the novels outside of class was also high, suggesting students found the authentic literacy experience enjoyable.  相似文献   

Counseling Freshmen     

Herbert Stroup 《College Teaching》2013,61(1):27-28

Abstract

Course evaluations are used by many institutions in promotion, tenure, and merit decisions. This article discusses the influences on those evaluations and how faculty can combat those biases to ensure accurate portrayal of their teaching effectiveness. Alternative evaluation methods are reviewed, including portfolios, peer feedback sessions, and informal student surveying.  相似文献   

Effects of test format on listener response     

Henry M. Moser  John J. O'Neill  Herbert J. Oyer 《Communication Studies》2013,64(3):39-47

A report of the evaluation of various test forms commonly employed in speech reception measurement with a view toward determination of non‐chance response set.  相似文献   

Building a Shared Digital Collection: The Experience of the Cooperating Libraries in Consortium     

Dora Wagner  Kent Gerber 《College & Undergraduate Libraries》2013,20(2-3):272-290

Recognizing the digital opportunities available, the libraries of eight educational institutions in Minnesota built on a previously existing consortial relationship in order to explore the possibility of sharing a Digital Asset Management System (DAMS). This article discusses the experience of these institutions as they chose CONTENTdm and the considerations made when settling on an option viable for a consortium. It elaborates on the shared cost considerations, hardware purchases, and the consortium's experience as it purchased and implemented the software, formalized avenues of communication, and established collection standards. We close by discussing the opportunities, challenges, and rewards experienced by those involved.  相似文献   

Special Feature: Bookstores of Southern California     

Barry Cole  Cobbett Steinberg  Stuart M. DeLuca  Herbert Howard  S.L. Caroll  John R. Bittner 《Communication Booknotes Quarterly》2013,44(2):23-26

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Print Media     

Herbert S. Bailey  Robert J. Glessing  Ruth Kent  Harold D. Lasswell  Daniel Lerner 《Communication Booknotes Quarterly》2013,44(9)

Herbert S. Bailey's The Art and Science of Book Publishing (Harper & Row, $7.95).

Robert J. Glessingts The Underground Press in America (Indiana University Press, $6.50).

Ruth Kent's The Language of Journalism (Kent State University Press, $5.00/1.95)

Harold D. Lasswell and Daniel Lerner's The Prestige Press: A Comparative Study of Political Symbols (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Press, $12.00).  相似文献   

Cable and New Media     

Joseph Newman  Herbert W. Meyer 《Communication Booknotes Quarterly》2013,44(10):8-9

Cable Television in Canada ((January 1971)

Public Announcement: The Integration of Cable Television in the Canadian Broadcasting System (February 26, 1971)

Canadian Broadcasting “A Single System”: Policy Statement on Cable Television (July 16, 1971)

Joseph Newman (directing editor), Wiring the World: The Explosion in Communications (Washington, D.C.: U.S. News & World Report, 1971—$2.95, paper)

Herbert W. Meyer's A History of Electricity and Magnetism (Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press, 1971—$10.00)  相似文献   

Advertising     

Vernon Fryburger  William A. Robinson  Herbert S. Gardner Jr.  Jack Z. Sissors  E.R. Petray  Arthur Bellaire 《Communication Booknotes Quarterly》2013,44(7):98-100

How it Was in Advertising: 1776-1976 ($6.95, paper, 110 pp.)

Vernon Fryburger, The New World of Advertising ($6.95, paper, 129 pp.)

William A. Robinson, 100 Best Sales Promotions (annual, $19.95, about 140 pp. each)

Herbert S. Gardner Jr. The Advertising Agency Business ($19.95, 211 pp.)

Jack Z. Sissors and E.R. Petray Advertising Media Planning ($12.95, 341 pp.)

Arthur Bellaire Controlling Your TV Commercial Costs ($19.95, 166 pp.)

Julie M. Moss '77 Ayer Public Relations and Publicity Style Book (Ayer Press, 210 West Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pa. 19106—$9.95)  相似文献   

Journalism     

Marvin Barrett  Zachary Sklar  Herbert E. Alexander  Benjamin M. Compaine  Mitchell Stephens  James D. Startt 《Communication Booknotes Quarterly》2013,44(9-10):189-191

Marvin Barrett and Zachary Sklar's The Seventh Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Survey of Broadcast Journalism: The Eye of the Storm (New York: Lippincott & Crowell, 1980---$11.95/6.95).

Herbert E. Alexander's Financing the 1976 Election (Congressional Quarterly Books, 1414 22nd St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20037---$35.00).

Benjamin M. Compaine's The Newspaper Industry in the 1980s: An Assessment of Economics and Technology (White Plains, N.Y.: Knowledge industry Publications, 1980---$24.95).

Mitchell Stephens' Broadcast News: Radio Journalism and an Introduction to Television (New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1980---$12.95).

James D. Startt's Journalism's Unofficial Ambassador: A Biography of Edward Price Bell, 1869-1943 (Athens: Ohio University Press, 1980---$15.95).  相似文献