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Rev. Of Muybridge’S Horse By Rob Winger, Ian Rae Dec 2009

Rev. Of Muybridge’S Horse By Rob Winger, Ian Rae

Ian Rae

No abstract provided.


Teaching The Temporal Dimensions Of Service-Learning, Roger Munger, S. Sturman Dec 2009

Teaching The Temporal Dimensions Of Service-Learning, Roger Munger, S. Sturman

Roger Munger

Service-learning, the integration of classroom instruction with community service projects, is rapidly gaining momentum as a successful teaching and learning strategy that benefits both students and their communities. Quick Hits for Service-Learning presents more than 80 examples of innovative curricula, developed by educators in a wide range of disciplines, designed to combine community service with instruction and reflection. Seven chapters offer tips for classroom activities that focus on the education of children and youth; civic awareness, engagement, and activism; language, literature, and communication; global studies and local outreach to exceptional populations; the study of history, the social sciences, and the …


Integrating Ctls Into Campus Strategic Planning Through An Effective Brainstorming Process, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe Dec 2009

Integrating Ctls Into Campus Strategic Planning Through An Effective Brainstorming Process, Charlie Sweet, Hal Blythe

Charlie Sweet

One way Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTLs) can position themselves at the epicenter of campus activity and insert themselves into strategic planning is by transforming group work through an effective brainstorming process that the authors have developed called Ideation Development for Excellence in Academic Learning (I.D.E.A.L.). The authors explain the evolution of the process in a learning community from best practices in brainstorming through a working model. The process has been effective with actual groups both on and off campus (vs. laboratory conditions). “Collaboration drives creativity because innovation always emerges from a series of sparks—never a single flash of …


Partly Hidden Poem, Janet Holmes Dec 2009

Partly Hidden Poem, Janet Holmes

Janet A. Holmes

No abstract provided.


Radio Appearance-Kvot, Melanie Sumner Dec 2009

Radio Appearance-Kvot, Melanie Sumner

Melanie Sumner

Abstract forthcoming


The Ghost Of Milagro Creek, Melanie Sumner Dec 2009

The Ghost Of Milagro Creek, Melanie Sumner

Melanie Sumner

Co-writer and producer of the book trailer for the novel


Television Appearance-Fox News, Melanie Sumner Dec 2009

Television Appearance-Fox News, Melanie Sumner

Melanie Sumner

Abstract forthcoming


Radio Appearance-Wrga, Melanie Sumner Dec 2009

Radio Appearance-Wrga, Melanie Sumner

Melanie Sumner

Abstract forthcoming


Radio Appearance-Kvot, Melanie Sumner Dec 2009

Radio Appearance-Kvot, Melanie Sumner

Melanie Sumner

Abstract forthcoming


Radio Appearance-National Public Radio, Melanie Sumner Dec 2009

Radio Appearance-National Public Radio, Melanie Sumner

Melanie Sumner

Abstract forthcoming


The Ghost Of Milagro Creek, Melanie Sumner Dec 2009

The Ghost Of Milagro Creek, Melanie Sumner

Melanie Sumner

The Ghost of Milagro Creek begins in the  barrio in the rugged and mystical landscape of New Mexico, where the enchantments of a curandera called Abuela cannot spare three young people from a tragic love affair that ends in murder.


Curriculum Vitae, Daniel Terkla Dec 2009

Curriculum Vitae, Daniel Terkla

Daniel Terkla

No abstract provided.


The Power Of Hybrids, Petros Panaou Dr, Frixos Michaelides Dec 2009

The Power Of Hybrids, Petros Panaou Dr, Frixos Michaelides

Petros Panaou

Comic books, graphic novels, picture books, wordless picture books, illustrated books, and novels, as distinct genres abide to specific conventions. Word-image interaction in each genre is also guided by conventions and can only vary within a preset range. These identifiable conventions assist the interpretation of stories; the reader knows what to expect and how to receive it. We assert, however, that the postmodern era has brought the publication of works that break conventions, resist categorization, subvert reading expectations, and yet are highly successful in communicating powerful and engaging stories.