Faculty Books and Book Chapters
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Educational Technology: Review of the Literature, 2nd Edition
Michael R. Simonson, A. Thompson, and C. Hargrave
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Preventing and remediating reading disabilities: Instructional variables that make a difference for special students
J. K. Torgesen and Steven A. Hecht
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Situated learning, instructional technology, and attitude change
Michael R. Simonson and Nancy Maushak
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Perceptions of educational quality following a school closing
Mari Kemis and Michael R. Simonson
Financial conditions and new demands suggest that Iowa school districts will continually struggle to satisfy state and community needs. Given this situation and districts' opportunities for seeking alternative arrangements, the recent trend in school closings and district reorganization is likely to continue through the year 2000. This study examines how district reorganization or whole-grade sharing at the high school level affects perceptions of educational quality. The study focuses on the perceptions of students, teachers, parents, and citizens from selected pairs of Iowa school districts that have reo'ganized or are participating in whole-grade sharing arrangements. A total of 25 representative sites participated. Results indicated that time duration, size, and structural changes had little effect on perceptions of quality or perceptions of school closing effects. Closing a high school was perceived as positively influencing academic programs and participation in extracurricular activities. Reorganization and whole grade sh,:ing were seen as positively affecting school quality, in general, and course offerings and technological access, in particular. Included are a bibliography of 26 references and several appendices containing lists of participating school districts, survey instruments, return rate tables, and means tables.
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Distance education: A cost analysis
Judy I. Jones and Michael R. Simonson
The costs of three types of transmission technology in distance education are compared, and the costs for equipping and installing a distance education classroom are estimated. Two of the technologies--fiber optics and microwave--deliver two-way, full motion video and two-way audio. The third technology, compressed video, also delivers two-way audio and two-way video, but uses a computer device to compress the signal. Data about costs were collected through interviews with suppliers, users, and technical experts. If full motion video is essential, microwave is the most viable solution for shorter distances. Digital fiber is the best choice as far as quality and capacity are concerned, but high costs tend to negate advantages. Fiber is the most complex to install, and consequently very expensive. If compressed video is satisfactory for the situation, it is the least expensive alternative to install and remains cost-appropriate for longer distances. The standard classroom can be easily adapted for distance education without significant remodeling. A distance education classroom can be equipped for less than 30,000 dollars. Two-way interactive television is expensive to design and install, but neither complex nor difficult to use. Five appendixes provide considerations for distance education systems, specific cost estimates, and classroom design and equipment plans.
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![La narración de cuentos en el kindergarten. [Storytelling in the kindergarten classroom] by Wilma Robles de Melendez](https://nsuworks.nova.edu/assets/images/placeholder-thumbnail.jpg "La narración de cuentos en el kindergarten. [Storytelling in the kindergarten classroom] by Wilma Robles de Melendez")
La narración de cuentos en el kindergarten. [Storytelling in the kindergarten classroom]
Wilma Robles de Melendez
