Presents an interview with an associate professor of psychology who has written extensively on the use of the World Wide Web in the classroom. Discusses various options and functions of the Web from the very simple to the more complex. Discusses student reactions for and against these innovations. (MJP)

Describes how the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) have been integrated into teacher education in order to expand the use of technology in special education. Specific examples are provided showing how faculty can instruct teachers in ways to use this technology in K-12 classroom instruction. (CR)

While Microsoft Corporation officials state unequivocally that the company does not want to get into the business of higher education, the company and its chairman have been quietly acquiring rights to intellectual property and creating software rich in academic content. College administrators, nervous about competition for students, are concerned…

The Mechanical Engineering Department at the U.S. Naval Academy is currently evaluating a new teaching method which uses computer software. Utilizing the thermodynamic-based software CyclePad, Intelligent Computer Aided Instruction is incorporated in an advanced energy conversion course for Mechanical Engineering students. The CyclePad software…

Integrating computers into teachers' work can be achieved with laptops. This article describes how the Southwest Allen County (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Schools provided laptops for teachers, administrators, and students and increased teacher use of technology, improved student access to computers, and gave students a tool for research in the field.…

Decisions to incorporate computers into public schools and universities, for administrative or classroom use, follow from the unquestioned assumption that computers are the latest expression of social progress. The paradox is that neither the computer industry nor educational policymakers understand the connections between the cultural forms of…

This article describes nine tactics for utilizing technology to manage increasing amounts of information while attempting to discern what information is most pertinent. Specific products are highlighted to provide a glimpse of the potential power and value of these tools for enabling educators to stay apprised of new developments. (Contains one…

Examines the role of teachers in an increasingly technology-based world. Highlights potential clashes between administrators and teachers with regard to the classroom uses of technology. Indicates that teachers must become learners once again if they are to fulfill their new role as facilitators in the technology-enriched classroom. (MAB)

Discusses TopClass, a Web-based tool and delivery system used for online courses, and its use at Schoolcraft College in Michigan. TopClass offers many benefits, including a self-contained management system, secured access, user-friendly instructions for coursework area creation, e-mail, bulletin boards, a secured testing mechanism and student…

Reviews three software programs appropriate for preschool children. "Millie & Bailey Preschool" by Edmark covers early concepts in language and math. "Jumpstart Preschool" from Knowledge Adventure offers 20 activities, including songs, and it tracks each child's progress. "Reader Rabbit's Preschool" by The Learning Company introduces preschoolers…

Every computer for student use should have software for multimedia production. All students should be using high-quality Internet resources in core content learning. The Global School Network can help teachers become part of Internet-based exchange projects. Teachers are key to integrating technology with classroom curricula. (MLH)

Presents a strategy for technology integration that can be used effectively with any professional staff development activity. Through properly designed workshops over an academic year, one can facilitate the implementation of change in an educational institution. Discusses focus of the workshops; focus on teachers; spaced practice; workshop…

Discusses a view of learning based on an individualistic model, which emphasizes the information aspect of information and communications technology. This view presents an incomplete view of the nature of learning and the teacher's role. An alternative perspective based on social psychology, activity theory, and social practice is outlined,…

Reports on technology used by the author's high school blind and low vision students at the Arizona School for the Blind. Notes common difficulties blind readers have getting access to books and materials, and relates her early efforts to build a classroom library. Discusses note takers for less proficient Braille readers. Outlines the Braille…

Reports on a case study that led to a model of how teachers use computers in classroom teaching. This model conceptualizes the computer as a teaching resource that helps teachers to develop their teaching strategy, replacing the teachers in their role of managing students' rehearsal of materials and serving as a classroom management tool. (AEF)