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Integration of Technology in Teaching and Learning: Comprehensive Initiatives Enhance Student Engagement and Learning
Author: Nebbergall, Allison
Date: 2012-01-25
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Learner Engagement,Educational Technology,Thinking Skills,Learning,Academic Achievement,Educational Improvement,Professional Development,Critical Thinking,Technology Uses in Education,School Districts,Technology Integration

As technology increasingly transforms our daily lives, educators too are seeking strategies and resources that leverage technology to improve student learning. Research demonstrates that high-quality professional development, digital standards-based content, and personalized learning plans can increase student achievement, engagement, and critical-thinking skills and provide students with access to learning opportunities otherwise difficult to attain. ICF's information brief reviews the leading research and outlines specific strategies implemented at the state level to ensure that technologies meaningfully support the education of all students. (Contains 8 footnotes.)
College and Career Readiness
Author: ICF International
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Career Development,High School Students,School Readiness,College Preparation,Job Skills,Postsecondary Education,Employment Qualifications,Public Policy

Graduating high school students must be adequately prepared to enter post-secondary training or employment, without the need for remediation, in order to take their places as independent adults and informed citizens. College and career readiness has taken the forefront of national and state education policy. ICF's information brief on college and career readiness presents our nation's progress as well as the specific strategies being implemented at the state level to make progress toward this goal. (Contains 15 footnotes.)
Why Are New Teachers Leaving? The Case for Beginning-Teacher Induction and Mentoring. Presidential Transition
Author: Eaton, Elizabeth
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Mentors,Teacher Orientation,Beginning Teachers,Teacher Persistence,Beginning Teacher Induction,Academic Achievement,Costs,School Culture,Administrator Role,Educational Finance,Outcomes of Education

The first year of teaching is a "make or break" time. Approximately 30 percent of all beginning teachers either move to a different school or leave teaching at the end of their first year. This paper proposes four action steps for beginning-teacher induction and mentoring programs with the potential to not only keep teachers in the classroom, but increase student achievement and reduce school costs. (Contains 21 endnotes.)
Advancing the Early Care and Education Workforce: A State-Based Cross-Sector Approach. Presidential Transition
Author: Aviles, Jill
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Early Childhood Education,Children,Young Children,Preschool Children,Preschool Education,Preschool Teachers,Professional Development,Federal Legislation,Child Care

An estimated 2.5 million professionals are responsible for the care and education of more than 50 percent of U.S. children ages 0-5. The potential growth and development of children in this critical stage are greatly influenced by the quality of care and education they receive from these early childhood professionals. Unfortunately, the current workforce training and support systems are not consistent across government programs. This ICF International white paper presents strategies for establishing an effective and efficient cross-sector workforce development system designed to attract and retain qualified early childhood professionals. (Contains 6 resources.)
Final Report on the 21st-Century Initiative Listening Tour
Author: American Association of Community Colleges
Date: 2012-01-00
Type: Reports - Evaluative
Subjects: Community Colleges,Economic Climate,Data Collection,Listening,Stakeholders,College Faculty,College Administration,College Presidents,State Boards of Education,Educational Policy,Academic Achievement,Accountability,Strategic Planning,Educational Finance,Cost Effectiveness,Futures (of Society),Professional Associations,Role,Evidence

In times of economic uncertainty, community colleges have consistently turned to the experience of past generations as an avenue toward innovation and the modernization of their programs and services. Community colleges have been able to continuously reinvent themselves to serve the ever-changing needs of society. With President Obama's increased focus on community colleges and on increasing student completion rates, and in accordance with its mission, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) is leading advancement of the next phase of the 2-year college evolution with the launch of its two-phase 21st-Century Initiative. Phase 1, the 21st-Century Initiative Listening Tour, took place from January to November 2011. This report summarizes key points from the tour. Phase 2 began with the appointment of a 21st-Century Commission on the Future of Community Colleges. The commission's charge is to build on the work of the Listening Tour and present a final report in April 2012. The Listening Tour and the work of the 21st-Century Commission focus on building broad engagement in the community college completion agenda, sharing evidence-based practices that can be brought to scale nationwide, and seeking big ideas and innovations that are transformative. (Contains 1 table.)
Outlook. Number 376
Author: Council for American Private Education
Date: 2012-06-00
Type: Collected Works - Serial
Subjects: Private Education,Private Schools,Elementary Secondary Education,School Choice,Science Achievement,State Programs,Tuition,Religious Education

Council for American Private Education (CAPE) is a coalition of national associations serving private schools K-12. &quot;Outlook&quot; is published monthly by CAPE. This issue contains the following articles: (1) Newark Mayor Booker Defends Choice at National Summit; (2) May Is Active Month for School Choice; (3) Worth It: The 15,000-Hour Decision; (4) Condition of Ed; (5) Students Surpass National Average in Science; and (6) CAPE Notes.
Environmental Management Approach to Improve College Student and Community  Relations to Reduce Binge and High-Risk Alcohol Use and Other Drug Problems. Prevention Update
Author: Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention (ED)
Date: 2011-06-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Higher Education,Prevention,Politics of Education,Public Policy,Health Services,Narcotics,Risk Management,Drug Abuse,Alcohol Abuse,Drinking,College Students,School Community Relationship,Drug Use,Intervention,Extracurricular Activities,School Policy,Law Enforcement,At Risk Persons,Violence,Leadership,College Presidents,Program Descriptions

A central feature of the U.S. Department of Education's Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Violence Prevention is the promotion of multiple prevention strategies that affect campus and surrounding community environments as a whole and can, thereby, have a large-scale effect on the entire campus community. In outlining the environmental management approach, the Higher Education Center has identified five areas of strategic intervention that are effective in altering the environment with respect to alcohol and other drug abuse: (1) Offer substance-free social, extracurricular, and public service options; (2) Create a health-promoting normative environment; (3) Limit availability of alcohol and other drugs; (4) Restrict the marketing and promotion of alcohol and other drugs both on and off campus; and (5) Develop and enforce campus policies and enforce laws to address high-risk and illegal alcohol and other drug abuse and violence. Implementing effective environmental strategies will be more likely if there is strong presidential leadership; a campus-wide task force that includes a broad spectrum of faculty, staff, and students; engagement with the community through a campus and community coalition; and the active participation of college officials in public policy debates, especially at the state level. The Center offers an integrated array of services to help colleges implement these prevention strategies. This paper describes a research that shows how environmental prevention strategies can influence drinking among college students. It also describes PartySafe@Cal, a health services program at the University of California Berkeley that promotes environmental prevention efforts and educates students about alcohol risk management. A list of resources is included.
Integrating Mental Health Promotion and Substance Abuse Prevention on College Campuses. Prevention Update
Author: Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention (ED)
Date: 2011-07-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Counseling Services,Campuses,Health Promotion,Prevention,Eating Disorders,Mental Health,Alcohol Abuse,Young Adults,Depression (Psychology),Anxiety,College Students,Student Adjustment,Drug Use,Health Services,Clinical Diagnosis

According to the American Psychiatric Association, college can be an exciting time, though for some it can be overwhelming and stressful. Depression, anxiety, substance use, and eating disorders are common mental health issues on college campuses. The 2010 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment found that 28 percent of college students reported that at some point in the last 12 months they had felt so depressed it was hard to function. And 46 percent reported that, in the same period, they had experienced overwhelming anxiety. In addition, 8 percent of students also reported being diagnosed or treated for depression and almost 6 percent seriously considered suicide. This paper presents several research on depression and alcohol abuse among young adults in college. It also describes several alcohol and other drug services and mental health and counseling services at colleges and universities.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Problems. Prevention Update
Author: Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention (ED)
Date: 2011-08-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: College Students,Samoan Americans,Pacific Islanders,Drug Use,Alcohol Abuse,Drinking,Foreign Countries,Chinese Americans,Asian Americans,North Americans,Census Figures,Counseling Services,Ethnic Groups,Prevention

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, from 1976 to 2009, the percentage of Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) college students rose from 2 percent to 7 percent. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), although many surveys treat AAPIs as a single ethnic group, this population is in fact ethnically highly diverse. The 1990 census identified 30 Asian and 21 Pacific Islander ethnic groups. Asian Americans include people of Chinese, Japanese, Indian (e.g., Pakistani, Indian, and Sri Lankan), Korean, Filipino, and Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Malaysian, and Thai) origin. Pacific Islanders include Polynesians (e.g., Hawaiians, Samoans, and Tongans), Micronesians (e.g., Chamorros), and Melanesians (e.g., Fijians). Even within each of these groups, various subgroups may exist. For example, Chinese Americans and their ancestors may have come to the United States from mainland China or Taiwan or Hong Kong. Among the Laotians, the Hmong, who live in the mountains of northern Laos, form a distinct ethnic group. This paper describes several research on alcohol consumption and other drug use among American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) college students. It also describes several counseling programs and services that target AAPI students. A list of resources is included.
Sharing, Privacy and Trust in Our Networked World. A Report to the OCLC Membership
Author: Storey, Tom, Ed.
Date: 2007-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Privacy,Foreign Countries,Social Networks,Internet,Library Services,Computer Software,Computers,Library Role,Surveys,Librarians,Library Personnel,Users (Information),College Students,Search Engines,Web Sites,Reading,Computer Security,Information Security,Trust (Psychology),Access to Information

The practice of using a social network to establish and enhance relationships based on some common ground--shared interests, related skills, or a common geographic location--is as old as human societies, but social networking has flourished due to the ease of connecting on the Web. This OCLC membership report explores this web of social participation and cooperation on the Internet and how it may impact the library's role, including: (1) The use of social networking, social media, commercial and library services on the Web; (2) How and what users and librarians share on the Web and their attitudes toward related privacy issues; (3) Opinions on privacy online; and (4) Libraries' current and future roles in social networking. The report is based on a survey (by Harris Interactive on behalf of OCLC) of the general public from six countries--Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States--and of library directors from the U.S. The research provides insights into the values and social-networking habits of library users. Appended are: (1) College Students in Our Networked World; (2) Glossary; (3) People Consulted; (4) Readings and Other Sources; (5) About OCLC; and (6) Comparative Timeline.
From Awareness to Funding: A Study of Library Support in America. A Report to the OCLC Membership
Author: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
Date: 2008-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Public Libraries,Statistical Analysis,Library Services,Financial Support,Public Opinion,Surveys,Attitude Measures,Motivation,Public Officials,Voting,Librarians,Beliefs,Users (Information),Advocacy,Marketing

The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) received a grant from the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct research, develop strategies, create materials and evaluate the potential of marketing and communications programs to sustain and increase funding for U.S. public libraries. The quantitative study targeted two audiences: residents in U.S. communities of populations less than 200,000 and elected officials in the United States. More than 90% of all U.S. public libraries serve communities with populations of 200,000 or less. The study was intentionally designed to capture and analyze the attitudes, behaviors and opinions of residents in these communities. The objectives of the quantitative research survey were twofold: (1) To create a market segmentation analysis of the U.S. voting population that identifies which segments of voters are the most likely to generate increased support for U.S. public libraries. The segmentation study was designed to help uncover the underlying motivations and attitudes toward libraries that are indicative and predictive of their level of support for library funding; and (2) To understand the attitudes and behaviors of elected and appointed officials about libraries in general, the library's importance to the community and how those attitudes impact the officials' willingness to support local library funding. There were eight important findings derived from the quantitative research: (1) Most people claim they would support the library at the ballot box--fewer are firmly committed to it; (2) There is a lot that people don't know about their public library; (3) Library support is only marginally related to visitation. Advocating for library support to library users focuses effort and energy on the wrong target group; (4) Perceptions of the librarian are highly related to support. &quot;Passionate librarians&quot; who are involved in the community make a difference; (5) The library occupies a very clear position in people's minds as a provider of practical answers and information. This is a very crowded space, and to remain relevant in today's information landscape, repositioning will be required; (6) Belief that the library is a transformational force in people's lives is directly related to their level of funding support; (7) Increasing support for libraries may not necessarily mean a trade-off of financial support for other public services; and (8) Elected officials are supportive of the library--but not fully committed to increasing funding. Engaging Probable Supporters and Super Supporters to help elevate library funding needs is required. Appended are: (1) Glossary; (2) About the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation and Leo Burnett USA; and (3) About OCLC. (Contains 6 footnotes.)
Perceptions of Libraries, 2010: Context and Community. A Report to the OCLC Membership
Author: Gauder, Brad, Ed.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Employment Level,Library Development,Academic Libraries,Economic Climate,Financial Problems,Financial Exigency,Retrenchment,Economic Impact,Internet,Librarians,Search Engines,Web Sites,Technological Advancement,Library Role,Age Groups,Information Technology,Public Libraries

This report is a sequel to the 2005 "Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources." This new report provides updated information and new insights into information consumers and their online habits, preferences, and perceptions. Particular attention was paid to how the current economic downturn has affected the information-seeking behaviors and how those changes are reflected in the use and perception of libraries. This report explores: (1) Technological and economic shifts since 2005; (2) Lifestyle changes Americans have made during the recession, including increased use of the library and other online resources; (3) How a negative change to employment status impacts use and perceptions of the library; and (4) Perceptions of libraries and information resources based on life stage. The report is based on U.S. data from an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC). OCLC analyzed and summarized the results in order to produce this report. Appended are: (1) Methodology; (2) OCLC Research and Reports; and (3) Sources Consulted. [For the 2005 edition, "Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources: A Report to the OCLC Membership," see ED532603.]
Geek the Library: A Community Awareness Campaign. A Report to the OCLC Membership
Author: Edvardsen, Linn Haugestad, Ed.
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Public Libraries,Library Services,Financial Support,Libraries,Librarians,Consciousness Raising,Advertising,Marketing,Surveys

Geek the Library, a community awareness campaign designed to highlight the vital role of public libraries and raise awareness about the critical funding issues many libraries face, was developed based on the research findings included in &quot;From Awareness to Funding: A study of library support in America.&quot; This study, published by OCLC in 2008, found that increasing funding support for public libraries requires changing community perceptions. This new report documents the results of the Geek the Library pilot campaign conducted in partnership with nearly 100 public libraries in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. The results are optimistic. The report suggests that Geek the Library can change perceptions about libraries, librarians and public library funding, and that implementation of the campaign can positively impact public library funding trends. Findings include: (1) Geek the Library gets people's attention. In just five months, more than half of surveyed residents were familiar with the campaign; (2) Geek the Library raises awareness. Perceptions and attitudes around the library's importance and value in the community improved in southern Georgia, and more people said they were willing to fund the library; and (3) Geek the Library encourages action. Over two-thirds of surveyed residents in both southern Georgia and central Iowa had planned or had taken an action as a result of the campaign, including talking to friends and family about the library or attending a library event. The report contains details from qualitative and quantitative research, as well as interesting insights based on the experiences of participating libraries. Appended are: (1) Glossary; (2) List of Pilot Libraries; (3) About Our Partners; and (4) About OCLC.
Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources: A Report to the OCLC Membership
Author: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
Date: 2005-00-00
Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data
Subjects: Search Engines,Marketing,Libraries,Foreign Countries,Information Seeking,Librarians,Internet,Surveys,Library Services,College Students,Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Age Groups,Web Sites,Advertising,Credibility,Library Role,Books,Retailing,Electronic Libraries,Electronic Publishing,Information Sources,Information Technology

&quot;Perceptions of Libraries and Information Resources&quot; (2005) summarizes findings of an international study on information-seeking habits and preferences. With extensive input from hundreds of librarians and OCLC staff, the OCLC Market Research team developed a project and commissioned Harris Interactive Inc. to survey a representative sample of information consumers. In June of 2005, we collected over 3,300 responses from information consumers in Australia, Canada, India, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Perceptions report provides the findings and responses from the online survey in an effort to learn more about: (1) Library use; (2) Awareness and use of library electronic resources; (3) The Internet search engine, the library and the librarian; (4) Free vs. for-fee information; and (5) The &quot;Library&quot; brand. The findings indicate that information consumers view libraries as places to borrow print books, but they are unaware of the rich electronic content they can access through libraries. Even though information consumers make limited use of these resources, they continue to trust libraries as reliable sources of information. Appended are: (1) Supporting Data Tables; and (2) Sample Verbatim Comments.