Education - UW-Stout University Library

EDUCATION RESOURCES BY PROGRAM

WWW SITES

General Education

Columbia Education Center Provides web-based teaching resources
Education Atlas
Educator's Reference Desk
FREE - Federal Resources for Educational Excellence From the U.S. Department of Education; Provides access to electronic educational resources from 49 Federal agencies
Galaxy Education Source
K12 Academics Highly organized source of education information
K-12@University of Wisconsin
Quality Educator Interactive Professional development for Wisconsin educators
Teaching Books A resource for educators that provides original movies of authors and illustrators, audio excerpts of professional book readings, guides to titles, and multimedia resources on children's and young adult literature (currently requires free registration and sign-in)
U.S. Dept. of Education
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
Yahoo! Education
WWW Virtual Library: Education

Interesting Education Sites to Explore

Blue Web'N K-16 links to sites containing lessons, activities, projects, resources, references and tools in 12 curriculum areas
Michigan Electronic Library Education Subject Index Hot topics in education
New England College EdLinks Gateway to resources for teachers and other educators, including lesson plans and curriculum materials
The Teachers Corner Provides teacher developed projects and classroom activities
U.S. Dept. of Education: Topics from A to Z
U.S. News & World Report: Education Rankings and guides for Best Colleges
U.S. News & World Report: Education: Rankings and guides for Best Grad Schools
U.S. News & World Report: Education Rankings and guides for E-Learning
What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching
World Lecture Hall Course reading lists and supporting documents in over 100 disciplines

ENCYCLOPEDIAS

Print Resources Available in the University Library

American Educators' Encyclopedia REF LB15 .D37
Early Childhood Education: an International Encyclopedia REF LB1139.23 .E272
Education and Technology: An Encyclopedia REF LB1028.3 .E17
Encyclopedia of American Education REF LB17 .U54
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning REF LC5211 .E516
Encyclopedia of Distributed Learning REF LC5211 .E52
Encyclopedia of Early Childhood Education REF LB1139.25 .E53
Encyclopedia of Education REF LB15 .E47
Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration REF LB2805 .E527
Encyclopedia of Educational Research REF LB15 .E48
Encyclopedia of Higher Education REF LB15 .E49
Encyclopedia of Learning Disabilities REF LC4704.5 .T86
Encyclopedia of School Psychology REF LB1027.55 .E523
Encyclopedia of Special Education REF LC4007 .E53
Handbook of Research on ePortfolios REF LB1029.P67 H36
International Encyclopedia of Adult Education REF LC5211 .I56
International Encyclopedia of Teaching and Teacher Education REF LB17 .I56
International Handbook of Early Childhood Education REF LB1139.23 .I68
Online and Distance Learning REF LC5805 .O55

HISTORY OF EDUCATION

American Association of School Administrators
American Cultural History The 19th and 20th centuries are presented decade by decade; Each decade has a section on education. From the Kingwood College Library
American Memory Project Library of Congress
Blackwell History of Education Research Museum
History of American Education
Making of America

Print Resources Available in the University Library

American Decades REF E169.12 .A419
American Eras REF E169.1 .A432x
Historical Dictionary of American Education REF LB15 .H57
Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Education REF LB15 .W54
World Book Encyclopedia REF AE5 .W55
Philosophy of Education: An Encyclopedia REF LB17 .P485

STOUT LIBRARY CATALOG

Once you have a basic understanding of your topic, or identified key events, search the Stout Library Catalog to retrieve books and audiovisual materials that will give you more coverage of your topic. Try a guided keyword search on your topic. Once you have found a title, click on the long view. Note the subject headings. You can explore any subject heading just by clicking on the link.

Examples of keyword searches:

ADULT EDUCATION	UNITED STATES EDUCATION
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION	KINDERGARTEN
HIGHER EDUCATION	TEACHING
HISTORY EDUCATION	TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SECONDARY EDUCATION	VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL TESTS MEASUREMENTS

INDEXES AND DATABASES

Use the Indexes and Databases to identify articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers. Many indexes provide full text articles.

EbscoHost Including full-text articles on education from general periodicals
- ERIC Flash Demo!
- Academic Search
- Masterfile - General interest
- Professional Development Collection
- Family and Society Studies Worldwide
- PsycArticles
- PsycInfo
Educator's Reference Desk (Formerly AskERIC)
ERIC via U.S. Department of Education
Free Library Includes a massive collection of periodicals from hundreds of leading publications
JStor
WilsonWeb
- Education Full Text Flash Demo!
- OmniFile Full TextMega
- Social Sciences Full Text
Project Muse
Google Scholar Set preferences to Stout to search for full text available through the UW-Stout Library

Some indexes provide access to curriculum guides:

EbscoHost: ERIC
Kraus Curriculum Development Library Flash Demo!

JOURNALS

Chronicle of Higher Education
Diversity & Democracy From AAC&U Diversity Web
Early Childhood Today Selected activities from print journal
Education Week With Teacher Magazine
Educause Quarterly
Educause Review
Journal of Industrial Teacher Education
Journal of Interactive Media in Education
Journal of Technology Education
Journal on Excellence in College Teaching
New Horizons for Learning Online quarterly journal
T.H.E. Journal (Technological Horizons in Education)

Selected Periodicals Available in the University Library

American Educational Research Journal
Chronicle of Higher Education
Education Digest
Educational Horizons
Educational Technology
Journal of Educational Research
Journal of Higher Education
Journal of Teacher Education
Review of Educational Research

Listed below are some journals located on the second floor of the library specific to UW-Stout's education mission areas:

The American Biology Teacher
American Journal of Health Education
Art Education
Business Education Forum
Early Childhood Education Journal
Educator
JOPERD (Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance)
Journal of Industrial Teacher Education
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Journal of Special Education
Journal of Technology Education
Physics Teacher
Professional School Counseling
Science Teacher
Technology Teacher

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

Theses and dissertations represent the culmination of advanced research on a given topic.

Dissertations Abstracts From FirstSearch
Masters Theses in Education STORAGE PRINT INDEXES, 4TH FLOOR

UW-Stout Plan A's and Plan B's

All UW-Stout theses can be identified by searching the Stout Library Catalog. Choose one of the Keyword search options and limit your search to the Location "Thesis Collection". Most theses are available on microfiche in the Reference Area of the University Library; however, starting with the December 1999 graduates, theses are available in full text on the world wide web. Click on the Online version link to gain access to the full text.

TESTS

Buros Institute of Mental Measurements For locating publications containing test reviews
Mental Measurements Yearbook (EBSCOhost)
Tests in Print (EBSCOhost)

Print Test and Measurement Sources in the University Library:

Mental Measurements Yearbook REF LB1131.5.Z99 B87x
Tests in Print REF LB1131.5.Z99 T47x
Tests: A Comprehensive Reference REF LB1131.5 .T43
Test Critiques REF LB1131.5.Z99 T419
Tests in Microfiche REF LB1131.5.Z99 T48x

CERTIFICATION

Certification Requirements for 50 states University of Kentucky College of Education site provides links to teaching certification requirements for each state; Also includes online position announces

LISTSERVS

E-mail Discussion Lists

COLLEGE CATALOGS

The Library has no single resource for college catalogs. Link to the college or university home page and locate its catalog online. Additional online university directories are listed below this section.

American Universities

DIRECTORIES

Agencies

Education in Wisconsin From Badger; State of Wisconsin Information server with links to Wisconsin K-12 schools, UW-System universities, Wisconsin Technology College System, and Wisconsin private colleges and universities
State Education Agencies
U.S. Dept. of Education
Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction

Associations and Organizations

American Association of School Administrators
Educational Associations and Organization Links to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations but not endorsed by the US Dept. of Ed
Educational Resource Organizations Directory Searchable directory on state, regional or national level
Yahoo!: Education: Organizations Classified list by subject: higher education, K12, vocational

Schools and Universities

American School Directory K-12 schools
American Universities
CollegeNET Links to college web sites in US, Canada and New Zealand; search engine helps find the "ideal" college
Colleges and Universities University Library Subject Guide
Education Atlas Online map of education, degrees and distance learning resources
General Education Online 6400+ sites of international universities
Local School Directory Public and private schools
Online Education Database
Peterson's Free site
Peterson's Testing and Education Reference Center Access thousands of college and graduate school entries, identify scholarships, and take on-line practice tests
Private School Review K-12
Private Schools Directory
Public Schools Directory
School Match Free directory of all U.S. K-12 Public Schools
Study Abroad Directory Information on thousands of academic programs, overseas universities, study abroad programs and language schools around the world
Technical Schools USA
Top American Research Universities The Center for Measuring University Performance
Wisconsin Directory of Private Post Secondary Schools Educational Approval Board

Print Resources Available in the University Library

National Faculty Directory REF L901 .N34
Peterson's 4-Year Colleges REF L901 .P463
Peterson's 2-Year Colleges REF L901 .P462
Patterson's American Education REF L901 .P3
Patterson's Distance Learning REF LC 5800 .P47X

GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Grants and Scholarships University Library Subject Guide

STANDARDS

Developing Educational Standards Annotated list of Internet sites with K-12 educational standards and curriculum frameworks, national and state
e-Portfolio Framework Domains
e-Portfolio Framework Linked to Ten Wisconsin Teaching Standards
Expectations of Excellence: Curriculum Standards for Social Studies National Council for the Social Studies
Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards

STATISTICS

Condition of Education
Digest of Education Statistics
Grapevine National database of tax support for higher education
Leader's and Laggards: A State-by-State Report Card on Educational Effectiveness From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Measuring Up: The National Report Card on Higher Education
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Also includes some international statistics
National Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis
School Matters From Standard and Poor's. Provides data and analysis on schools and districts nationwide
Social Statistics Briefing Room/Education White House
Statistical Abstract of the United States or REF HA202 .U53x.
Wisconsin DPI Statistics and Reports
World Data on Education UNESCO; includes info on 150+ countries' education profiles

Print Resources Available in the University Library

Almanac of American Education REF LA217.2 .A45
Education State Rankings REF LA 217.2 .E392
School Facts REF LC 66.5W6 535W

LAW

Legal Research University Library Subject Guide
Legal Research - Wisconsin University Library Subject Guide
No Child Left Behind Legislation
- U.S. Public Law: PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
- The Elementary & Secondary Education Act in Wisconsin
- No Child Left Behind Official government web site

Print Resources Available in the University Library

Yearbook of Education Law REF LB2514 .Y432x
Deskbook Encyclopedia of American School Law REF KF4114 .D46

EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

50 States' K-12 Job Opportunities
Chronicle Careers Chronicle of Higher Education; Job openings in and out of academe
Jobs (Wisconsin DPI)

HOMESCHOOLING

WEBQUESTS

Creating a WebQuest: It's Easier Than You Think
A WebQuest about WebQuests Example of a webquest
WebQuest Page
- Training Materials
  - Adapting Existing WebQuests
  - WebQuest Templates

WWW Search Engines

The search engines that are available on the WWW vary in depth and coverage. Explore the search options to find relevant WWW sites. For a list of available search engines and WWW directories, e.g. Google or Yahoo, use Searching the Web from the Library Home Page.

Citations

To cite online resources in appropriate bibliographic style see: Citing Resources

To organize citations and create bibliographies and papers in APA, MLA and other styles see: RefWorks and Other Citation Management Tools

Last Updated: 05/07/2008 and Last Revised: 01/08/2008

Contact Denise Madland for more information or help on this topic.