This proceedings report includes 37 papers presented at the 1993 presented on the following topics: information technology in college recruiting; introductory networks in the classroom; Total Quality Management in higher education and a computing services organization; a High Tech Student Workstation; network communication for students and…

New technology, in the form of electronic connectivity, has opened up vast new arenas for educational development. Many administrators, however, have not been prepared for the sudden change brought about by such technology. The problem for school administrators is how to lead effectively without being overcome by the new information technologies.…

This report describes a national survey of U.S. schools, colleges, and departments of education (SCDEs) to determine how they prepared new teachers to use information technology (IT) in their work. A 32-item survey had respondents rate their teacher- training institutions on coursework, faculty capacity and use of IT, facilities, field experience…

The book offers practical information for classroom teachers and teacher educators on effectively incorporating computer technology in the classroom. The book focuses on the change associated with the growing presence in educational institutions of the new communication and information processing technologies, which is most significant for…

As we move further into the new millennium, the need to involve and adapt learners with new technology have been the main aim of many institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. The involvement of the government in huge technology-based projects like the Multimedia Super Corridor Highway (MSC) and one of its flagships, the Smart Schools have…

Our paper describes the important role of virtual education in the process of building a unique cross-border educational environment between Finland and Russia. Against a background of the latest trends in international virtual education, we propose a realistic solution for equal collaboration between two different systems. The final model strives…

The Community College of Vermont (CCV) does not have a campus library, but supports its programs with library services offered at 12 different sites within the state. The 12 sites, which were begun in spring 1985, each have a 500-volume non-circulating reference collection, with a special emphasis on business and human services materials to match…

Seven papers making up Track IV of the 1989 conference of the Professional Association for the Management of Information Technology in Higher Education (known as CAUSE; an acronym of the association's former name) are presented in this document. The focus of Track IV is on policy and standards issues and the papers include: "Developing…

This report discusses some of the wide-ranging applications of computers and electronic networks now being used in all facets of teaching the English language arts. The report discusses examples of computer applications grouped into five roles: (1) tutors--computers individualize instruction, provide learning material at a controlled pace and…

Seven papers from the 1987 CAUSE conference's Track II, Innovative Management, are presented. They include: "Is This Creative, or What!" (Kenneth C. Blythe); "Joint Application Design: Can a User Committee Design a System in Four Days?" (Diane Kent, David Smithers); "Making It Happen without Appropriation" (Robert E.…

Describes possible applications of optical memory developments to language education. Discusses Compact Disk Read-Only Memory and Compact Disk-Interactive, their strengths, weaknesses, targeted markets, and educational applications. (LMO)

The rapid evolution of information technology is discussed. Some of the changes and the challenges the changes present to institutions to appropriately organize and manage their information resources and services to meet the needs of the campus community are examined. (Author/MLW)

Describes direct and indirect voltage input techniques and their applications to voltage measurements with a microcomputer. Details circuitry that can be used for this with a gameport. Gives examples of circuit modifications, application of voltage measurement, and alternatives to this method. (CW)

This report summarizes much of the data collected through the 2005 EDUCAUSE core data survey about campus information technology (IT) environments at 933 colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad. The report presents aggregates of data through more than 100 tables and accompanying descriptive text in five areas relevant to planning and…

This book discusses the key legal issues public schools face in using the World Wide Web, e-mail, and other computer technologies. Chapter 1 covers the foundations of school Internet law, including Supreme Court decisions, the legal standard of conduct, standards for technology literacy, and federal vs. state law. Chapter 2 discusses freedom of…