Asks whether the computer is another channel of communication, if its interactive qualities make it an information source, or if it is an undefined hybrid. Concludes that computers are neither the medium nor the source but will in the future provide the possibility of a sophisticated interaction between human intelligence and artificial…

Investments in instructional information technologies must be a part of and reflect the direction and values of the institution's academic program. The course-by-course method of justification provides a sound planning tool, complete with requisite budgetary and staffing projections. (MLW)

Discusses the issues and problems involved in effectively preparing new teachers to integrate information technology into all aspects of teaching, especially curriculum development. Provides a list of suggestions and conclusions to aid in the integration and support of information technology training for teachers during their formal education.…

A discussion of technology in higher education looks at common, often erroneous, assumptions made in evaluating computer applications for teaching. The Flashlight Project, a three-year effort to develop and share procedures used by colleges and universities to evaluate education strategies for using technology, is described briefly. (MSE)

Discusses the inservice training of teachers in Ontario (Canada) focusing on Additional Qualification (AQ) courses. The "Computers in the Classroom" AQ course is outlined; and the future of the program is examined with respect to government and university support and professional development opportunities. (JKP)

Asserts that involving students in learning a small amount of programming language can enable them to learn the important concepts of electronic information systems. Describes a three-week unit in which arts and humanities undergraduate students use the authoring language, PILOT. (CFR)

Describes an information technology (IT) use survey of Post Graduate Certificate of Education students and staff from the University of Leeds (England). Assessments included students' initial and final IT confidence, IT activities and problems encountered, and the extent to which IT was used in teaching practice. (Author/AEF)

The Dutch government conducted a project to promote information and communication technology (ICT) use in education. To systematically gather data on ICT use in other countries, the government began a continuous survey of best practice ICT use in education via printed and electronic resources and site visits. The final report is available on the…

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.…

The current decade has witnessed an unprecedented relationship, in character and impact, between technological innovation and social and economic organization. A new information society has been born, in which services offered by technologies support human activities. This represents both revolution and occupational opportunity. The ability to…

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…

Investigated Finnish kindergarten teachers' evolving information and communications technology (ICT) capabilities in the construction and use of digital web portfolios. Teacher surveys indicated that access, competence, and motivation in ICT use intertwined during diverse cycles of portfolio development. Teachers had an enormous need for formal…

Introduces items in the typical electronic delivery toolkit (computer software packages that facilitate electronic course delivery). Offers suggestions on how best to take advantage of the tools to enhance the "outside the classroom" environment, or those learning materials and experiences accessible to students via the computer and…

Calls for better research on how information technologies alter graduate education. Proposes questions: (1) "Are our graduate programs preparing students for new media literacies?"; (2) "How can information technology tools facilitate research and writing processes?"; (3) "What training do students need?"; (4)…