Describes how an introductory course in database management is enriched using the Internet and how students encounter problems with sociotechnical systems. Concludes with observations concerning conditions that must be in place for Internet-augmented systems. (DDR)

Surveyed Southwestern University students about how fluent with information technology they see themselves. Found that students came to college equipped with basic skills in using e-mail, Internet browsing, and word processing, but lack experience with other contemporary skills such as working with spreadsheets and databases, networking, and…

Discusses St. Joseph University's investment in high-tech classrooms and its belief that it is the best way to attract and teach students. (EV)

Surveyed Scottish elementary and secondary teachers regarding their perceived information and communications technology (ICT) needs. Results highlighted three interrelated areas of ICT need: access to ICT and effective management of ICT resources, appropriate training in ICT skills, and ongoing support to encourage progression beyond initial…

Discusses the shifting focus regarding information technology in higher education from technology itself toward the people and business processes connected with it. Describes the University of California's efforts toward a new business architecture, and an Educause-sponsored forum on e-business discussing the same themes. Offers discussion of the…

Provides a conceptualization of a communication and information system's infrastructure in order to help campus leaders plan more effectively. Discusses its elements, creating access to information, infrastructure maturity, infrastructure assessment, and technology planning for higher education. (EV)

Describes several types of user devices (computers, laptops, personal digital assistants, telephones), explaining that they serve as a translator between technology's internal representation of information and what can be perceived, processed, and used by humans. Also addresses the use of information technology devices by people with disabilities…

Describes the connectivity features and options of modern campus communication and information system networks, including signal transmission (wire-based and wireless), signal switching, convergence of networks, and network assessment variables, to enable campus leaders to make sound future-oriented decisions. (EV)

Asserts that users and managers of information technology (IT) in higher education institutions need evolving skills as well as an awareness of how changing technology makes them dependent on each other in new ways. Describes the roles and skills of the core IT workforce, department managers, and universal users, and addresses training needs. (EV)

Discusses how the communication and information systems (CIS) infrastructure model is changing and explores the implications for higher education practices and purposes in this context of frequently disruptive but newly empowering technologies. (EV)

Much has been written and discussed about the importance of getting presidents' and chancellor's support, buy-in and committment regarding investment in information technology and the accompanying faculty assistance. We need to reframe the IT issue to emphasize what people do with the tangible stuff thereby focusing the issue on knowledge creation…

The paper reports a study designed to inform the development of an information and communication technology strategy for the pre-school years of education. The main methods of collecting evidence were observations at seven pre-school settings and interviews with at least two practitioners and a number of children at each site. Practitioners…

The combination of wireless technology and mobile computing is resulting in escalating transformations of the educational world. The question is, how are the wireless, mobile technologies affecting the learning environment, pedagogy, and campus life? To answer this question, the current state of affairs was assessed and the surveying of…

Introducing Information Communication Technology (ICT) into schools heightens uncertainty due to the complexity and ambiguity of the process. By decomposition, articulation, and rationalization of ICT-based practices, teachers can better integrate it into the classroom; however, as literature deals with teachers' management of ICT integration,…

Creating digital videos provides students with practice in critical 21st century communication skills, as the video production involves critical thinking, general observation, and analysis and perspective-making skills. Producing video helps students appreciate literature and other expressions of information and students creating digital video…