The 28th volume of the Educational Media and Technology Yearbook describes current developments and trends in the field of instructional technology. Prominent themes for this volume include e-learning, collaboration, the standards reform movement, and a critical look at the field in its historical context. The audience for the Yearbook consists of media and technology professionals in schools, higher education, and business contexts, including instructional technology faculty, school library media specialists, curriculum leaders, business training professionals, and instructional designers. The Educational Media and Technology Yearbook has become a standard reference in many libraries and professional collections. Examined in relation to its companion volumes of the past, it provides a valuable historical record of current ideas and developments in the field. It includes sections addressing trends and issues, technology centers, school and library media, leadership profiles, organizations and a

This board book version of Amelia Earhart - an international bestseller from the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the world-famous aviation pioneer. When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a bird. As a grown woman, she set a new female world record for flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous mission of all: to fly all the way around the world. Babies and toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging story of this fascinating icon, and will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Exam Board: ISEB Level: KS2 Subject: Science First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2017 A stimulating and rigorous approach to Science that goes beyond the requirements of the National Curriculum for Year 6 pupils (aged 10 and above) preparing for Common Entrance and other independent entrance exams at 11+ o Endorsed by ISEB to ensure full coverage of the Common Entrance 11+ syllabus o Develop key skills with clear explanations and diagrams o Explore scientific concepts with lots of practical activities o Challenge understanding with varied exercises and extension questions Galore Park Science Year 6 Answers available to purchase from the Galore Park website: www.galorepark.co.uk

What makes the Platinum Natural sciences course unique? Skills focus pages cover process skills prescribed by CAPS and give learners opportunity to practice each new skill; high-quality artwork and real-life photographs enhance visual literacy and make the subject matter more accessible; key words boxes throughout the text and science language practice at the end of each topic makes scientific language accessible for learners; key concepts at the end of each unit and topic revisions reinforce new content and concepts; more resources pages make the subject interesting and applicable to everyday life. Platinum - simply superior: Superior CAPS coverage and written by expert authors; superior illustrations and activities to improve results and motivate learners; superior teacher support to save time and make teaching easy, including photocopiable worksheets; superior quality = exam success!

A virtual assistant by any name - Alexa, Siri, whoever - can be a sweet addition to your home. You might use one for simple jobs like playing music or streaming podcasts. Or you might use one to communicate with friends and to remind you about homework while helping you make your breakfast. Find out how digital assistants work and what the future might hold for this part of a high-tech home.

Researchers who participate in IEA studies have a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with their counterparts from many different countries and disciplinary backgrounds over a period of several years on questions of shared academic interest. Once the data for a given study have been collected and the first round of international reports published, however, opportunities for that kind of collaboration tend to be much less frequent. A major strength of IEA studies compared to other large-scale, international studies is that they are classroom based, thereby making it possible for researchers and policy makers to investigate linkages between students' achievement and a wide range of variables. Those variables could be related to instructional practices, to students' and teachers' background and attitudes, to school organizational patterns, or to opportunity to learn, to name a few. The research questions that TIMSS was designed to address make it clear that these kinds of relational, multi-variate analyses were among the major goals of the project. The international reports of the TIMSS-95 results that were published by the International Study Center at Boston College between 1996 and 1999 were intended to provide comprehensive coverage of the basic findings of the study. They were not intended to provide in-depth analyses of research and policy issues; instead, their main purpose was to make the basic findings of the study widely available in a timely manner. This they certainly did.

Essential map-reading skills can be sharpened in just minutes a day with focused daily practice using this 36-week progressive program. Based on the 18 National Geography Standards, this selection comes with teacher resource pages, reproducible maps and globes, 36 map transparencies, a glossary of geography terms, and answer keys.

The Oxford Student's Science Dictionary provides comprehensive exam and revision support to secondary school students. With over 1000 key scientific terms and concepts, related words in feature panels, helpful diagrams and illustrations in two colours, this is a key reference guide for students preparing for GCSE and other exams. This fully updated new edition has even more words to match the new curriculum requirements and the higher vocabulary expectations at GCSE and beyond. More focus is given to topics like ecology, environment and conservation, with a range of new entries from biodiversity and stem cell research to controlled variable, carbon footprint and lifestyle choices that can help to close the word gap, specifically in the area of scientific and technical vocabulary. The 2-column alphabetical dictionary format makes it easy to navigate and to find information fast. Free downloadable learning resources, activities, puzzles, and much more are available for additional online support at www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com

Boost your problem-solving skills with b small! These bright, bold and FLUORESCENT puzzles and activities will spark your creative brain, stretch that maths muscle and nurture a love of logic. There are fascinating engineering facts too! Contains mazes, pattern sequences, maths problems, join the dots, word searches, matching games, quizzes, spot the difference and much more.

Learning is fun while discovering one of the most beautiful ecosystems in the world! Begin to appreciate the adorable baby animals in and around jungles like butterflies that flit, parrots that squawk, and sloths that creep. Explore the world around you, and inspire a bond with nature through curiosity and wonder! Parents, teachers and gift givers will find:a book filled with baby animals from jungle habitats.educational backmatter about this habitat and the animals that live there.a nature book to explore new and beautiful habitats!The creative art will inspire many projects at home and at school! Kids will explore the jungle habitat and learn about baby animals like boas, dart frogs, and more creatures around the jungle habitat in this bestselling book for young explorers!

This CGP Study Guide explains everything students need to know for Key Stage Three Science. It's ideal for students working at foundation level. Every topic is explained with clear, friendly notes, diagrams and examples, and there are practice questions on most pages to test the crucial skills.

Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so young readers can learn about the causes and effects of climate change and discover steps we can all take to protect our polar regions and fight global warming.

Embark on a voyage of discovery across the seven seas! From enormous cruise ships glittering in the evening light to incredible submarines exploring the depths of the ocean, boats reveal to us the secrets, stories and histories of our world. Read about big battles, amazing adventures, vast voyages and calamitous catastrophes. Characterful felt-tip illustrations and curious facts combine in this gift-worthy non-fiction book of boats. All aboard!

This book looks at all things toothy! Learn all about the different types of teeth in humans, what their functions are, and how and why we have two sets of teeth. Discover the role that dentists and oral hygienists play in looking after your teeth, find out about braces and what they do, which foods are best and worst for your teeth and much more. Our handy guide to brushing your teeth effectively will help you get your teeth squeaky clean! In fact, this book is so interesting it's sure to be snapped up!