The Economics and Use of Video in Education,Particularly in Teaching at a Distance

Abstract

This short article is a resumé of a paper which will be presented at the ICEM Conference, ‘Media Efficiency 90’ in Vienna in October 1990.     

A Blissful Education

A personal reflection from a student of Dr. Sipe showcases the power and humanity of his conversational prowess. In this reflection, a developing discussion with Dr. Sipe around Cynthia Rylant’s Missing May (1992) is connected to Roland Barthes’s concept of jouissance.     

Thirty trends shaping the future of academic libraries

This collection of observations, insights, and strategies summarizes the findings from the Education Advisory Board's 2011 research initiative, ‘Redefining the Academic Library: Managing the Migration to Digital Information Services‘, which was conducted on behalf of its membership of over 200 provosts and vice‐presidents for academic affairs at institutions across North America. The full report is freely accessible at http://www.educationadvisoryboard.com/pdf/23634‐EAB‐Redefining‐the‐Academic‐Library.pdf     

A Response to Brian Street

This short piece is written in response to an article by Brian Street on the implications of New Literacy Studies in the last issue of English in Education.