Objective: This study evaluated Tummy Time recommendations in patient education materials and informal sources found on the Internet. Methods: Patient education materials, available from health professionals online, and informal sources, found outside of healthcare, were evaluated for consistency with evidence-informed recommendations. Patient…

Although ethical guidelines for doing Internet research are available, most prominently those of the Association of Internet Researchers (www.aoir.org), ethical decision-making for research on publicly available, naturally-occurring data remains a major challenge. As researchers might also turn to others to inform their decisions, this article…

Introduction: This study investigated trends in the health information-seeking behaviour of the U.S. foreign-born population over a ten-year period and examined whether health information disparities between this population and native-born citizens have decreased. Method: Data were collected from six iterations of the Health Information National…

The quality of the online resources for parents offering access to open knowledge has hardly received attention despite their increasing number. This paper provides a framework to examine the ethical and content quality of parenting resources. The ethical criteria were based on "the Health on the Net" (HON) framework whereas the content…

Objective: To systematically review literature focused on the health information seeking practices of sexual minority youth (SMY), those youth who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual. The aims of this systematic literature review were to determine the health information seeking practices of SMY by: (1) identifying their commonly cited sources of…

The use of evidence-based practices has become a focus in education since the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act reauthorization of 2004 required using practices based on scientific research to improve student outcomes. Although many teachers may not have the time or expertise to evaluate the…

The proliferation of online information has not come with a commensurate growth in students' ability to learn from that information. Today's students may be digitally native online communicators, but many lack the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate, find, and integrate online information into coherent understanding. Students who are able…

Current educational standards call for students to engage in the skills of research and inquiry, with a focus on gathering evidence from multiple information sources, evaluating the credibility of those sources, and writing an integrated synthesis that cites evidence from those sources. Opportunities to build strong research skills are critical,…

Focuses on the use of Amigos, a bilingual Internet-based resource for school counselors in California. The Amigos service offers interactive communication and information services to the community. Discusses the limitations on the applicability of the computer resource, as well as advantages of using the Internet resource. (Contains 13…

Describes the Internet and possible educational issues for its information retrieval and electronic communication functions, particularly applied to secondary content area instruction. Concludes that, while the potential benefits are considerable, its use is costly in terms of time, training, and money. Offers recommendations for classroom use and…

Explores the receptivity of career practitioners toward career development resources on the Internet. Results demonstrate that career practitioners are generally receptive toward Internet resources; they reacted somewhat positively toward the Internet; and are beginning to utilize it. However, there remain a number of concerns, most of which can…

Highlights innovative World Wide Web sites that enhance student services and promote student learning. Divides listings into five categories: resource information, service delivery, information dissemination, surveys and research, and student learning. The sites listed are just a sample of the thousands available on the World Wide Web. (RJM)

Outlines several major ethical and social concerns that face an institution in attempting to integrate "cyberspace" into its academic arena. Focuses on American universities, though the issues are relevant for all levels of education in all geographic areas. Discusses major ethical dilemmas that academic use of cyberspace may present. Identifies…

Discusses the fundamental learning principles that student affairs professionals should use to guide their applications of information technology. Looks at components of student-learning-centered information technology programs that use the World Wide Web; examines the use of information technology in student advising, instruction, and community…

Explores ways in which Internet technology and the World Wide Web challenge student affairs administrators to contemplate and implement alternative forms of service. Examines factors influencing student affairs and technology--such as economic forces--and how service delivery will be increasingly in the form of distant and virtual contacts. (RJM)