AECT Needs Survey, 2000.
The purpose of this study was to determine the needs of AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) members. A total of 590 individuals completed a Web-based 16-question survey after receiving an e-mail invitation from AECT. This survey was active between October 30 and November 10, 2000. The survey was categorized into three parts: demographics; publications; and conference. Resulting data was categorized, coded, and compiled. The study yielded five major findings. First, more than half of the respondents are affiliated with higher education. Second, the AECT conference is important to members with or without a trade show. Third, restructuring efforts are incomplete. Fourth, respondents noted communications problems in the organization. Fifth, online services needed to be improved. Improved communication within the organization is imperative. Findings are presented in graphs for survey questions three through sixteen. (Author/AEF) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document.
Looking Ahead
Therapeutic and research applications of octreotide have escalated in the past 2 years. Its use can be considered almost routine in conditions such as acromegaly and gastroenteropancreatic endocrine tumors. Potential application for acute variceal bleeding, diabetes mellitus, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related diarrhea seem promising, but require further evaluation in controlled trials. The most exciting recent development--demonstration of somatostatin receptors in a variety of human tumors--opens up therapeutic possibilities for treating carcinoma, including the "targeting" of tumor cells. However, the limiting factor for therapy is the current necessity for repeated daily injections. The availability of an intranasal or long-acting injectable preparation would improve acceptability and compliance.
Historias de mi barrio: contemporary art in a community at high risk of social exclusion
Abstract Historias de mi barrio is a piece of pedagogic research aimed at highlighting the way art can articulate the relationship between the educational context and a neighbourhood at high risk of social exclusion. The starting point for this study was to ask whether this type of research, centred around the arts, was suitable in complex contexts and whether it might eventually lead to pedagogic improvement. The results gathered, and indeed the work carried out by the artists and university lecturers involved, together with pupils 6–12 years old and their instructors in a state school, provide evidence of a positive answer – and notably of the necessity of knowing about the socio-economic reality of the student cohort when planning learning projects and of the importance of the arts as a crucial element in education.