Interesting Information on How Things are Made

"Detailed explanations for "the manufacturing process of a wide variety of products, from daily household items to complicated electronic equipment and heavy machinery." Includes an illustrated overview of the assembly and the manufacturing process, a description of how the item works, a list of raw materials used, and related information. Products include air bags, artificial snow, popcorn, television, and much more. From Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation."

Reading a Key to College Success

According to a new study the ability of students to handle complex reading. Unfortunately most states don't have reading standards for high school.

Information Literacy Classroom

Elmhurst College has created in their library an information literacy classroom where librarians and faculty show students how to find and critique the many resources the Web offers on specific topics.

Blackboard Unveils Blackboard Beyond Initiative

From an article in Yahoo biz Blackboard exeutive Michael Chasen describes a new initiative for the blackboard company and product "The Blackboard Beyond Initiative calls for the creation of a series of Web properties that connect the institutions, faculty, and students who use Blackboard worldwide across education segments and disciplines. The sites will be shaped and run by Blackboard's client community of practice and developed by Blackboard."