Summarizes the principal steps involved throughout the development of a CD-ROM on the history of Nebraska's media explaining the reasons for producing the software, its contents and features, selection of material, and the actual design process. Provides recommendations that may help other teachers considering a similar project. (CMK)

Outlines several realistic, practical, classroom-tested strategies for using computers to augment undergraduate history instruction. These include drawing on databases to provide illustrative examples during class lectures and tutorials centering on research questions to be answered in the computer lab. Describes a class project involving…

Describes the process of developing a web page for a history department and/or for the particular courses offered at the university. Asserts that the content should drive the design of the page, information should be chosen that is important to the students, and the content must be easily accessible to them. (CMK)

Reports ongoing development of the online digital exhibit, "Making Progress: Living and Working in Ohio's Miami Valley, 1890 1929," a collaboration between Wright State University (Dayton, Ohio) students and faculty and area museums and archives. Thus far the project has enhanced student learning and extended the university's involvement…

Describes three hypermedia databases designed to support secondary education classes in Scottish history. The databases contain mostly 19th-century census information with links to subjects such as fashion, education, and entertainment. Interactive interfaces allow students to create original research applications. (MJP)