Examines the nature and future of computer graphics as an art form. Characterizes four basic beliefs about art and considers their relevance to computer graphics. Discusses the special qualities of computer graphics and how they can enrich art instruction. (MJP)

Explains the technical operation of the World Wide Web in four simple steps. Includes a glossary of Web-related terms and an explanation of the components making up a universal resource locator (URL) address. Neatly contained on one page, this would make a perfect handout or flyer for a computer lab. (MJP)

Universities worldwide are being confronted simultaneously with three forces of change: new student populations; new technologies; and new ideas regarding teaching, learning, and what it means to be educated. Technology can assist higher education in successfully dealing with the first two challenges. However, new approaches and attitudes toward…

Information technology offers advantages to small rural schools: access to courses not locally available, opportunities for collaborative work with other schools, and access to professional development courses. Federal money can help disadvantaged rural schools afford the technology, but the teacher must integrate good practices with technology to…

Describes how to design a Web portfolio system that teachers can use in learning assessment. Evaluation of the Web portfolio system by students indicates that the applied technologies help students control their learning processes through developing portfolios. Students also believe Web portfolios serve as an effective communication channel and…

Addresses the origins and development of "Electronic New Jersey," a collaboration between high schools and Rutgers University that integrates historical sources with learning activities through a website comprised of six topical learning modules. Describes the learning modules. Considers why "Electronic New Jersey" is an…

Describes the Technology-Based Teacher Education (TBTE) Program at Lehigh University. Discusses the Seminar in Elementary and Secondary Education, in which preservice teachers regularly work in classrooms with inservice teachers, and the partnership with a K-12 independent school--which addresses the needs of both inservice and preservice…

As the numbers of migrant farmworkers active in the United States increases, so does the need to provide effective literacy programs for them and their families. Homestate and upstream programs are designed to meet the needs of migrant workers. The paper provides examples of successful programs that involve whole migrant families in literacy…

An interactive videodisc (IVD) system enables a student to practice skills that would otherwise be too costly or dangerous to attempt. IVD designers, utilizing the principle of hypermedia, stimulate students with realistic imagery and sound and branching options. The computer is able to evaluate the student's entry skills, identify deficiencies,…

Argues that slide tests effectively evaluate students' understanding of geographic concepts. Discusses the purpose of using slides and outlines procedures for testing. Considers the qualitative results of three formal examinations and areas of visual confusion or misinterpretation; suggests improvements. Examines implications of computers for…

Suggests levels of uses of the World Wide Web representing a continuum from basic occasional use to advanced continual use common in schools, colleges, and corporate training: no Web use, information Web use, supplemental Web use, essential Web use, communal Web use, and immersive Web use. (AEF)

Describes technology integration at Seton Hall. Discusses new teaching roles and methods; technology and popular culture; technological equity; and school and university needs. Focuses on several technology-based partnerships between the university and schools, including summer programs; technology training; connecting university faculty and…

Examines trends in technology-based education and uses anecdotes from the author's personal experience to illuminate the implications for instructional programs. Suggests that it is time to reassess current approaches, content, instructional design, and evaluation techniques, and that success depends upon listening to students, challenging the…

Presents ideas from five school districts that have found success in getting teachers--no matter what their level of expertise--to integrate technology into the classroom. Highlights include round-the-clock training; team efforts; evaluation and continuous support; on-site training; and development of a learning community. (AEF)

Describes experiences in instituting a personal ownership laptop programme for 10 and 11 year-olds. Argues that learning with laptops captivates and empowers students, making them more self-motivated and task-oriented. There is increased risk-taking, as students work at their own pace, and in their own time. Furthermore, creativity is encouraged.…