Describes steps in the timeline for the Winona Area (Minnesota) Public School District's annual summer technology academy, with tips for success. The steps are presented according to how far in advance they should occur, from pre-planning six to eight months in advance to the first day of class. (AEF)

Shares results of the authors' attempts to build a simulation model of the potential impacts of Web-based learning on various university sub-systems such as libraries, facilities, and budgets. The authors worked to identify the major components, values, and subsystems necessary for a potentially robust simulation based on change, adoption, and…

Discusses the future of social studies education in the electronic age of knowledge and distributed intelligence, focusing on: technology as teacher (the Internet as educator and Internet research); technological realities (computer availability, computer adequacy, Internet access, and software); the teacher (teacher training and support staff);…

This article describes a motion video CD-ROM program designed to assist youth with severe disabilities in the selection of job preferences. Traditional vocational interest inventories for individuals with disabilities and video and CD-ROM career exploration programs for typical youth are presented, then the specialized CD-ROM program is described.…

Surveyed international business faculty in 14 countries about their perceptions and use of information and communication technology (ICT) in the classroom. Faculty believe the primary advantages of ICT are that they provide positive impact on visual as well as audio learners, and promote greater understanding, excitement, and student interest.…

Analyzes national survey data on children's differential access to computers at home and school, noting varying conditions that affect how children experience computers. In 1998, over 75 percent of children had access to computers at school, though computer experiences differed by socioeconomic status. Poorer students had significantly less access…

Surveys grade 8 mathematics, special education, and proficiency intervention teachers in 35 middle schools to address the question of whether software use has made any difference on students' passing of the mathematics portion of the Ohio Ninth Grade Proficiency Test. (Contains 22 references.) (ASK)

Interviews, questionnaires, and observation of mathematics teachers in their implementation of computers in their classroom found that use of computers is unlikely to result in changes in learning or teaching unless the personal philosophy of classroom practice held by each teacher undergoes a major transformation. (Author/MKR)

A Missouri school district found long-term technology funding by redirecting existing budget dollars. Attention to technology, as well as general long-range planning, helped attract several important business partners. (MLF)

Reports on an investigation of information and communications technology (ICT) skills and knowledge needs of teachers working in Scotland that indicated relatively low use of ICT and a number of key issues which have implications for teacher training and development. Suggests that a more holistic approach is required that includes appropriate…

Describes student teachers' roles and how they affect the kinds of support that student teachers provide teachers for using information technology in the classroom. A continuum of roles, from teacher to student, is presented along with various supportive activities in which student teachers engage. Data are based on an ethnographic case study of…

A survey of 1,427 students (grades 4 through 7), 176 teachers, and 9 administrators in a Connecticut district revealed that children learn about computers from more experienced persons, enjoy independent exploration, and believe computers are for everyone, especially workers. Teacher expertise varies greatly. (MLH)

Examines two questions about science education faculty's knowledge and use of technology: (1) are science teacher education faculty using technology in their classrooms; and (2) do they desire to learn more about integrating technology into their efforts to prepare future science teachers? (Author/SAH)

Discusses the interaction among school and university contexts, instruction, and individual practice that occurs as telecommunications technology is integrated into teacher education programs. Data from a series of studies of such integration within one university are presented. The paper describes how the studies contributed to the development of…

Reviews the educational and technological approaches used in telematics-based open and distance learning (ODL). Particular reference is made to projects supported by the Telematics Applications Program (TAP) of the Fourth Framework of the EC Research and Technological Development Program. Concentrates on practice, reflecting the interest in how…