Discussion of digital technology in the context of higher education planning considers how these technologies change teaching; the digital divide; the costs of information technology; hard wiring the campus; material consequences of information technology; digitally enabled crimes and misdemeanors; and libraries and scholarly publishing. Concludes…

Raises several questions about information technology. After arguing for the importance of physical place and presence in how people construct meaning, form personal biographies and public histories, and develop living communities, the article contrasts this with the consequences of the abstractions of place and presence in virtual, on-line…

Reviews selected post-1989 research findings on the impact of computer-based technology in science teaching and learning. Provides brief insights into the use of various applications and describes some of the strategies that have been shown to be successful in terms of either promoting conceptual development in science or enhancing higher-order…

Enumerates the challenges of adopting information technology (IT)-based teaching and learning strategies in higher education. Concerns addressed include whether IT should supplant rather than augment traditional teaching methods, the financing of IT acquisition, change of teaching and learning processes to increase productivity per person, and…

A discussion of current uses of technology in campus activities programming looks at what is meant by "new technology"; the range of uses of technology in this field; the role and impact of the interactive aspects of information technology; how technology affects how professionals educate, advise, and train students; and dealing with students who…

Analyzes the nature of computer misuse. Addresses issues that deal with managing and controlling computer misuse that will help in developing ethical practices to minimize computer misuse. Argues that by addressing ethical issues at both formal and informal levels, the risks associated with information technology usage can be minimized.…

A survey of faculty (n=60) and students (n=1,682) at Northwest Missouri State University concerning student expectations about information technology (IT) use in the classroom found that students expect IT use in all subject areas but desire it for between 40-50 percent of classroom activities. Students reported that PowerPoint and the document…

Outlines fruitful areas of information and instructional technology (IIT) in education research: pedagogy of online environments; simulation, visualization, and modeling; mind-tools or cognitive tools; assessment tools; wireless computing; tools for learning communities; tools for project work and authentic tasks; integration of media, tools, and…

Higher education is undergoing a period of innovation and competition due to new educational methods that use new advanced technology. Among some of the changes already taking place are a proliferation of distance education courses, collaboration between institutions, and high school seniors taking college freshman courses via the Internet. (JM)

The authors argue that the digital divide is not a serious problem. Even without government help, entrepreneurs are offering myriad services and products geared towards people in the lower economic brackets. More of a problem, according to the authors, is the lack of basic skills in areas such as math and reading among younger people. (JM)

Changes Hawkins predicts include: higher education markets will be smaller than anticipated; residential campuses will still be important; institutions will need to partner with other institutions to remain effective; competition will continue to increase in the postsecondary education field; and providing electronic sources of information in lieu…

Examined factors associated with successful use of information and communications technology (ICT) in elementary school. Linking it with teachers' constructs of good teaching and learning, the study demonstrated clear links between patterns of thinking and positive use of ICT. These patterns of thinking impacted on student outcomes in literacy and…

Discusses the development of information and communications technology (ICT) in education in Brunei Darussalam, noting the need to invest in research and monitoring, discussing local research, and examining research elsewhere that may be appropriate in Brunei Darussalam. Illustrates how the ongoing development of thoughtful schools could…

The Internet's unique scope, characteristics and potential make it a vehicle for media specialists to model good use of information technology and provide far-reaching instructional leadership in schools. This article focuses on approaches to Web site selection, supervision, and staff development for effective use of the Internet in schools. (AEF)

Explains what Web portals are and discusses the benefits of a strategic alliance in portal building among campus information technology, libraries, and other campus groups. Suggests that by using robust channel capabilities, an enterprise portal can provide content from various parts of the university and promote resource discovery. (EV)