In 1991, the President of Illinois State University encouraged three Distinguished Professors, Drs. Dossey, Fitch, and Loepp (mathematics, science, and technology, respectfully), to establish an organization on campus called the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST). The originators of CeMaST immediately conceived a plan to…

Through the competitive proposal process, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) received a three-year Teacher Enhancement Grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in March 1998. The Maryland State Department of Education provided additional funds for the grant. The purpose of the grant was to administer the Technology Education…

This digest, in question and answer format, summarizes what is known about effective ways to provide fully educational services for gifted students in the regular classroom. The following questions are addressed: What are the steps to full service? (educators need to plan environments in which all students can fully develop their abilities and…

This paper examines the perceptions of the learning technology mentors (LTMs) involved in the development and implementation of the RMIT University (Australia) Online Bachelor of Nursing program. This program was identified as a strategic program within RMIT Life Sciences for renewal as there were major changes occurring in the disciplinary…

This paper describes the process of establishing an Internet-based online graduate degree program for teachers. At Webster University (Missouri), this program was the first online degree to be offered by the institution. The paper reviews Webster University's experiences and outlines a planning process that includes defining the rationale (risks)…

Enumerates, in a checklist form, the characteristics of well-developed, effective instructional programs for the purpose of providing criteria for the review of environmental education programs, the quality of individual program objectives, and the technical characteristics used in meeting the objectives. (eight references) (Author/MCO)

Examines experiences of Park College (Missouri) (Park University as of January 1, 2000) in developing an online distance learning program that serves more than 1,700 students per term worldwide. Discusses the pilot course; first terms online; motivations and preconditions necessary for success; profit/nonprofit perspective; leadership; types of…

A project was undertaken to develop a curriculum for a course in computerized legal education that could be used at Highline Community College in Midway, Washington. As part of the curriculum development effort, project staff reviewed relevant literature, visited colleagues at the University of Washington and the University of Puget Sound Law…

This paper describes development and organization of educational resources in the Republic of Korea since 1970 and documents the activities of a team of consultants from Florida State University in assisting with that development. Project activities are reviewed, starting with the initial collection of information and data on the educational…

Discusses barriers to threaded-topic discussions in online teaching. Suggests a better way to enhance communication and promote collaborative learning: a jointly prepared, "shared document" format. Describes the development and use of Forum MATRIX, a software program designed to maximize the potential of the shared document format. (AEF)

Describes the Valdosta State University (Georgia) Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology's venture into creating its own online graduate degree program without the assistance of private vendors. Topics discussed include the new program design process, student recruitment, technologies used to build and support the program, and the…

Library involvement with Campus Reading Experiences (CRE) at two community colleges and two 4-year institutions are described. Each chosen case study reflects a strong library presence in institutional level program planning and instructional development for deeper student learning related to the CRE. In particular, the case studies highlight the…

A new approach is being tested at Michigan State University (MSU) to support technology integration within the teacher education (TE) program. A group of technology guides are supporting instructors who are teaching common courses in the teacher preparation program. This change in focus from supporting TE undergraduate students to supporting TE…

This guide is designed to assist vocational education program planners and curriculum specialists in selecting appropriate word processing curriculum materials. Discussed in the introductory section of the guide are the development of the field of word processing and procedures for organizing word processing education and training. The next…

"The Journal of Staff, Program and Organization Development" is published quarterly as a medium for the exchange of information, both practical and theoretical, regarding the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of practices and programs related to the effective and efficient functioning of institutions of higher education and the…