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With today's telecommunication capabilities and advanced
information technologies, more and more learners can complete
entire academic degree programs without ever setting foot in their
institution's main campus. In fact, over 100 American institutions
already offer distance learning degree programs or certificate
courses, and more are on the way. Promoting Student Learning and
Student Development at a Distance meets this growing trend head-on
with its definitive examination of contemporary electronic
classroom environments. Drawing from institutions all over the
United States, the book outlines factors and practices that both
directly and indirectly influence the adjustment, learning and
development of distance students. It also provides a detailed
overview of student affairs responses to distant student needs,
stressing the importance of building communities at a distance and
using a case study to illustrate the design of distance student
services. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it offers concrete
strategies for improvement, such as the creation of four new roles
for student development professionals as distance educators:
Faculty Development Provider, Academic Liaison, Program Designer,
and Outcome Evaluator. As a result, Promoting Student Learning and
Student Development at a Distance is more than just a valuable
resource to the learner and educator alike. It is an integral
ingredient to the future success of tomorrow's student.
Co-published with American College Personnel Association.
Creating High Performance Classroom Groups offers specific
strategies for classroom teachers to use in designing and
implementing classroom groups and cooperative learning for a wide
range of classes. It is an invaluable resource for both pre-service
and in-service teachers at the school level.
SIR WALTER RALEIGH ir Walter dlaleigh Nina Brown Baker New York
HARCOURT, BRACE AND COMPANY For Margaret Bryant SIR WALTER RALEIGH
I A CHILL WIND ruffled the muddy waters of the Thames and blew
cuttingly down the narrow London street. The mansion looked
neglected and forlorn, its marble steps dingy for want of scrub
bing. Frowning a bit, for he was a fastidious young man, he ran
lightly up the shallow flight and hammered on the door. A slovenly
manservant opened it to a grudging crack. Not at home, he said
shortly. The caller gave a powerful push and stepped past him. Tell
Sir Humphrey Gilbert that his brother, Walter Raleigh, is here to
see him, he said sharply. And mind your manners, my man. This is no
way to receive visitors. The servant peered at him. Eh, it be you,
Master Walter We did not expect you so soon. These be sore days,
sir. The mistress gone, and the maids with her, and me left to do
all the work of the house Grumbling he turned toward the stairs,
but Raleigh stopped him. Never mind, Ill find my way. Hes in his
room, I suppose At the head of the handsome curving staircase he
paused before a closed door. When a knock brought no answer, he
pushed it open. Dimly lit by winter daylight, the great chamber
gave a first impression of elegance. Only a second glance was
needed to see that the velvet carpet was thick with dust, the bed
in tumbled disorder. A feeble fire flickered under the enormous
mantel, but the air was dank and chill. A table had been drawn to
the window, where a man sat with his back to the door. Table and
the floor about it were littered with papers. For a moment Raleigh
could not recognize the bowed figure, wrapped in a worn woolen
gown. A house guest, surelysome elderly scholar, busy with his
studies. He was just backing out when the man turned in his chair
and looked at him. Oh, its you, Walter, he said dully. I thought it
was another of them He rose, straightening his humped shoulders,
and the appearance of age vanished. Humphrey Gilbert was a big,
burly man of forty, with a plain honest face meant for laughter,
but now drawn into anxious lines. It bright ened a little as he
came forward and wrapped his younger brother in a bearlike hug.
Forgive me, Walter boy, for a slow welcome. My thoughts were
elsewhere. Well, so youre home safe And the Falcon Safe too, at the
Plymouth dock. Shell need a lot of repairs before shes fit to put
to sea again, though. The Spanish cannon have made a sieve of her.
Its a miracle that we got her home. A miracle my creditors will
appreciate, Gilbert said bitterly. Well, they can pay the bill for
the repairs. Shes their ship now. Come to the fire, boy. Now. Lets
hear your adventures since we parted. My adventures Raleigh threw
himself into an arm chair and spoke with quick impatience. There
are none worth speaking of. After the Spaniards dispersed our
little fleet I obeyed orders and followed you home as best I could.
What happened to the others One ship was sunk before my eyes. Did
we lose many We lost all, Sir Humphrey said solemnly. Oh, not by
the Spaniards alone. They sank or captured three out of our five.
Only my flagship and your Falcon limped into port. The moneylenders
will take the two as part payment on my debt. And a very poor
payment it is, in their eyes They are pressing you Raleigh asked
sympatheti cally. Theyre at me day and night, Walter. An unending
stream of angry men, demanding, threateningI teU you, Im half-mad
with it all If the voyage had suc ceeded, if wed been able to reach
the Western lands and bring back treasure, these Lombardy gentlemen
would have made their fortunes. That was the chance they took when
they financed me. Now, when the ven ture has failed, they expect me
me to give them back their money. Where would I get it If I had had
it, would I have gone to them in the first place These moneylenders
are not sensible, Walter His tone was so doleful that in spite of
himself the younger man smiled...
Nina Brown's illuminating narrative, Return of Love to Planet
Earth: Memoir of a Reluctant Visionary, describes her voyage as she
ascends to the highest frequencies of love using the secrets of
S.T.A.R.: surrender, trust, allow, and receive. Her ten-year
alchemical journey illustrates for each one of us the simple yet
challenging path to our own spiritual ascent. At once a remarkable
memoir and an inspiring guide, this book provides: * * The truth
about triple dates-01/01/01 to 12/12/12-and their role in
humanity's ascension * * Diverse theories about changes in human
consciousness and how to welcome them * * A comprehensive glossary
of esoteric terms such as "ascended masters," "crystalline grid,"
and "DNA recoding" * * Information on how to embrace our inherent
divinity and consciously enter the Age of the Golden Dolphins
This book presents specific strategies for classroom teachers to design and implement classroom groups and cooperative learning for a wide range of classes.
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