SLJ's Multimedia Buyers' Directory: Vocational Education

Video

Cambridge Career Series. 4 videos. 18 min. ea. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. #29739. $319.95 ser., $89.95 ea. Includes: Education and Training; Health Services; Information Technology Services; Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Services. Gr 9-12 –Men and women discuss the background requirements as well as the rewards of their respective careers.

Career Choices: Real People (Series). 6 videos. 20 min. ea. Prod. by Free Fall Films. Dist. by Lucerne Media. $99. ea. Includes: Writing Books for Children: Jane Yolen; Living in Space: Astronaut Cady Coleman; Trainer of Sheepdogs: Alasdair Macral; Flying High: Kurt Adams; Artist in Glass: Josh Simpson. Gr 5-8 –These individuals talk about their work and take viewers on-site.

Entrepreneur or Public Servant? (The Pioneer Living Series). video. 13 min. (closed captioned). Pioneer Living Corp. #208A. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–Tips for success from entrepreneurs and those in public service professions.

Four-Minute Manufacturing: Glimpses of Manufacturing Processes. video. approx. 25 min. Blue Canyon Prods. #BCV109. $19.95 (+ $4 s/h).

Gr 7-12–Glimpses and explanations of assorted manufacturing processes, from traditional assembly line and heavy manufacturing to high-tech. Designed to encourage students to pursue education which will allow them to help design and participate in such systems.

Looking Great at Work: From Business Casual to Hygiene. video. 18 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Learning Seed. ISBN 0-917159-65-9. $89.

Gr 7 Up–Defines four levels of "business casual" to help dress and look your best at work. Gives advice on hygiene and grooming.

Masters of Technology (WGBH Boston Specials Series). 2 videos. 2:30 hrs. (closed captioned). WGBH Boston. ISBN 1-57807-878-4. $29.95.

Gr 9 Up –Presents five one-on-one conversations with the men and women who are changing the way we live. Features interviews with Geoffrey Ballard (environmental technology), Burt Rutan (aeronautical technology), Robert Langer (bio-medical technology), Vinton Cerf (Internet technology), and Donna Shirley (space technology).

On the Money: The ABC's of Accounting (Series). 4 videos. 20 min. ea. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. #29651. $319.95 ser., $89.95 ea. Includes: Introductions and Definitions; The Matching Concept and the Accounting; Cycle: The Story of Inventory; Assets and Payroll. Gr 10 Up–Company case studies and interviews with finance professionals provide a real-world context for the wide range of concepts covered.

The Power of Focus & Discipline (The Pioneer Living Series). video. 13 min. (closed captioned). Pioneer Living Corp. #205B. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–As you prepare for a career that's right for you, keep in mind that there is no greater motivating force than loving what you do. Internal motivation, focus, and discipline are critical to success.

Preparing for the Right Career (The Pioneer Living Series). video. 13 min. (closed captioned). with student handout. Pioneer Living Corp. #205A. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–A step-by-step approach to identifying and sorting your values, finding your calling, setting goals, and committing to them by taking action.

Radiologic Technology Careers (Series). 4 videos. 15 min. ea. (closed captioned). Cambridge Educational. #29752. $279.95 ser., $79.95 ea. Includes: Radiography; Sonography; Nuclear Medicine; Radiation Therapy. Gr 10 Up –Introduces a diverse group of doctors and technicians who are pursuing rewarding careers in radiological sciences.

Real Life 101 Career Exploration Program (Series). 13 videos. range: 13-19 min. with curriculum guide. MediaPro. $551.75 ser., without guide: $495 ser., $59 ea., guide only: $89. Includes: Sporting Events Coordinator/FUBU Clothing Designers/Public Information Scientist (ISBN 1-892987-50-3); NASA Launch Director/Snake Venom Collector/Firefighter (ISBN 1-892987-51-1); Nike Shoe Designer/Paramedic/Marine Scientist (ISBN 1-892987-52-X); Naval Explosives Expert/Rid Safety Engineer/Dentist (ISBN 1-892987-53-8); Helicopter Pilot/NBA Color Analyst/Sports Announcer (ISBN 1-892987-54-6); National Parks Guide/Hair Stylist/Animal Trainer (ISBN 1-892987-55-4); Fashion Designer/Special Effects Artist/Interior Designer (ISBN 1-892987-56-2); Whitewater Rafting Instructor/ Motorcycle Mechanic/Firefighter (ISBN 1-892987-57-0); Photo Journalist/Stereo Technician/Police Officer (ISBN 1-892987-58-9); Professional Chef/Tool Salesman/Cartoonist (ISBN 1-892987-59-7); Recreational Entrepreneur/Organic Biologist/Zoologist (ISBN 89-2987-60-0); Lego Sculpture Designer/Pyro-technician/Personal Trainer (ISBN 1-892987-61-9); Underwater Welder/Exterminator/Lifeguard/Recreation Manager (ISBN 1-892987-62-7).

Gr 7-10–Hosted by teenagers, the videos profile 39 careers.

Teamplayer or Maverick? (The Pioneer Living Series). video. 13 min. (closed captioned). Pioneer Living Corp. #204A. $19.95.

Gr 9 Up–Can you be a team player and still further your agenda? Do corporations make room for non-team players? Is it possible to be a maverick and a teamplayer at the same time? Interviews with students and adults.

Women in Building Construction (Women in Traditional Careers Series). video. 15 min. with tchr's. guide. Her Own Words. ISBN 1-877933-27-9. $95 (Rental: $40).

Gr 6-12–Work experiences of nine women who work in building construction, including carpentry, architecture, sheetmetal, painting, lighting design, plumbing, electrical, and heat and frost insulation.

Working in Health Care: Opportunities for Life (Series). 3 videos. 18 min. ea. (closed captioned). Meridian Education. ISBN 0-7365-4192-6. $239.95 ser., $89.95 ea. Includes: The Patient Care Nursing Team; Health Information Technologist; Pharmacy Technician. Gr 10 Up –Each program shows students receiving instruction in a lab setting and includes interviews with professionals working in actual clinical practice. Appropriate procedures are demonstrated and explained.

Writing at Work: Women in Nontraditional Careers (Women in Nontraditional Careers Series). video. 15 min. with tchr's. guide. Her Own Words. ISBN 1-877933-31-7. $95 (Rental: $40); tchr's. guide: $45.

Gr 6-12–Highlights women from a wide variety of careers who use writing on the job, such as firefighters, engineers, police detectives. All of the workers emphasize how important writing skills are to their ability to perform their jobs effectively.

Audio

The Savvy Networker. 2 cassettes. 3 hrs. Listen & Live Audio. ISBN 1-885408-77-3. $16.95.

Gr 10 Up–A savvy networker develops proactive communication strategies that utilize three key skill sets for success: making connections, building relationships, and nurturing networks.

Video

Chef Patrick Mould's Louisiana Cookin', Vol. 1. video. 45 min. Video Specialties. $24.95.

Gr 9 Up–Chef teaches how to make Cajun and Creole dishes: red beans and rice, jambalaya, gumbo, corn & crab bisque, bread pudding and more.

Favorite Family Recipes: Quickbreads. video. 18 min. (closed captioned). Meridian Education. ISBN 0-7365-4421-6. $59.95.

Gr 6-12–Learn what makes quickbreads different from yeast breads, the key ingredients for the four different types of quickbreads, and more.

Mama Favorite's Classic Recipes. video. 60 min. Yeager Communications. $29.95; also avail. DVD: $29.95.

Gr 7 Up –Features the secret ingredient dishes of an Italian mother.

Why Shirts Have Buttons: The Origins of Clothing. video. 23 min. (closed captioned). with tchr's. guide. Learning Seed. ISBN 0-917159-16-0. $89.

Gr 7 Up–Starts with what we wear right now and traces it back to its beginnings.