Wolfphram|Alpha: A Brief Introduction     

Matthew B. Hoy 《Medical reference services quarterly》2013,32(1):67-74

On May 18, 2009, British computer scientist Stephen Wolfram officially launched a new search product called Wolfram|Alpha (WA). This launch was preceded by months of speculation and hype online about exactly what WA would be and how it would compare to Google and other search engines. This article will explore the basic features of WA, show some example queries and results, and discuss the usefulness and limitations of this new tool.  相似文献   

3D Printing: Making Things at the Library     

Matthew B. Hoy 《Medical reference services quarterly》2013,32(1):93-99

3D printers are a new technology that creates physical objects from digital files. Uses for these printers include printing models, parts, and toys. 3D printers are also being developed for medical applications, including printed bone, skin, and even complete organs. Although medical printing lags behind other uses for 3D printing, it has the potential to radically change the practice of medicine over the next decade. Falling costs for hardware have made 3D printers an inexpensive technology that libraries can offer their patrons. Medical librarians will want to be familiar with this technology, as it is sure to have wide-reaching effects on the practice of medicine.  相似文献   

A Study of Oscillation as a Unitary Trait     

Marian E. Madigan 《Journal of Experimental Education》2013,81(3):332-339

  相似文献   

Predicting Speech State Anxiety from Trait Anxiety,Reactivity, and Situational Influences     

Marian L. Houser is a Assistant Professor in the 《Communication quarterly》2013,61(2):213-228

  相似文献   

Usability Testing of BusinessThinkingTM e-Learning CD-ROMs with Older Adults     

Marian Stoltz-Loike  Roger W. Morrell  James D. Loike 《Educational gerontology》2013,39(10):765-786

BusinessThinking^TM is a computer-based e-learning package designed to teach technology skills and business information to adults, ages 50–69, who remain in the workforce. This article outlines results from usability testing for the material on using technology applications (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and the Internet), and career development (career management and preretirement planning. In Study 1, a usability test was conducted to ensure that the material was user-friendly. In Studies 2 and 3, the PowerPoint and career development materials were redesigned according to the findings from Study 1. Results indicated that the redesign was effective in increasing navigation of the material.  相似文献   

The Classroom Systems Observation Scale: Development of an instrument to assess classrooms using a systems perspective     

Fish  Marian C.  Dane  Elizabeth 《Learning Environments Research》2000,3(1):67-92

This study describes the development of the Classroom Systems Observation Scale (CSOS) (Fish & Dane, 1992) and reports initial reliability and validity data. The CSOS assesses preschool through sixth grade classroom functioning from a systems perspective using a theoretical framework based on the Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems (Olson, Russell & Sprenkle, 1989). The CSOS is theoretically derived, has acceptable interobserver agreement, fair to moderate stability, and is comprised of factors consistent with conceptual components. The design of the CSOS represents a theoretical shift by changing the focus of observation from the individual child to the classroom system. The CSOS can be used in research and holds promise for clinical applications.  相似文献   

Born Again Phonics and the Nursery Rhyme Revival     

Marian Whitehead 《English in Education》1993,27(3):42-52

People know what they do; they frequently know why they do what they do; but what they don't know is what what they do does . (Michel Foucault, quoted in Dreyfus & Rabinow, 1983, p. 187)  相似文献   

Which English? Standard English and Language Variety: Some Educational Perspectives     

Dulcie M. Engel  Marian R. Whitehead 《English in Education》1996,30(1):36-49

The aim of this paper is to provoke thought on the role of standard English in the early years of education. It examines the nature and function of a standard and highlights its close relationship with political aims and its potential for liberation and oppression. The reality of language variety and bilingualism is outlined and leads to a discussion of standard English and early schooling. The paper concludes with some suggestions for avoiding the standard English trap.  相似文献   

Sci-Hub: What Librarians Should Know and Do about Article Piracy     

Matthew B. Hoy 《Medical reference services quarterly》2017,36(1):73-78

The high cost of journal articles has driven many researchers to turn to a new way of getting access: “pirate” article sites. Sci-Hub, the largest and best known of these sites, currently offers instant access to more than 58 million journal articles. Users attracted by the ease of use and breadth of the collection may not realize that these articles are often obtained using stolen credentials and downloading them may be illegal. This article will briefly describe Sci-Hub and how it works, the legal and ethical issues it raises, and the problems it may cause for librarians. Librarians should be aware of Sci-Hub and the ways it may change their patrons’ expectations. They should also understand the risks Sci-Hub can pose to their patrons and their institutions.  相似文献   

CEASE FIRE! STOPPING THE GUN WAR AGAINST CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES     

Marian Wright Edelman 《Religious education (Chicago, Ill.)》2013,108(4):460-481

  相似文献