Focuses on sites on the World Wide Web that offer information about volcanoes. Web sites are classified into areas of Global Volcano Information, Volcanoes in Hawaii, Volcanoes in Alaska, Volcanoes in the Cascades, European and Icelandic Volcanoes, Extraterrestrial Volcanism, Volcanic Ash and Weather, and Volcano Resource Directories. Suggestions…

An analysis of 291 student bibliographies submitted for courses at 10 undergraduate institutions revealed that only 7% of 2,355 citations were for electronic sources and that 89% of the students did not know how to cite electronic resources. No relationship was found between instruction in electronic resources and increased use. (PEN)

Utilizes the study of quadratic equations to illustrate the use of combinations of software to enhance critical thinking in preservice mathematics teachers. Concludes that the use of multiple software enriches students' learning experiences and improves their critical-thinking skills. (ASK)

Evaluates the ways in which empirical research supports the use of technology and technology-intensive mathematics curricula as catalysts for the mathematics education reform movement. It describes the theories, principles, and issues that influence the role of this technological revolution and discusses the ways in which technology influences the…

Describes the use of interactive group journals in a graduate preservice Teaching English-as-a-Second-Language course. Students passed a computer disk around, each writing about issues and concerns and responding to the others. This collaboration acted as a catalyst for papers and projects and a forum for the creation and testing of original ideas…

Investigates the impact of asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) technology in an interactive environment providing distance education in library and information science at two San Jose State University (California) sites. The main purpose of the study was to develop a reliable and valid evaluation instrument. Contains 6 tables. (Author/AEF)

Examined the effectiveness of computerized infant simulator that provided realistic infant care experience to prevent teen pregnancy. Surveys examined changes in intervention and control group students' attitudes and sexual behaviors. Overall, the program did not significantly affect intervention students. Many students reported that it taught…

Describes findings gathered from evaluation of the University of Central Florida's distributed learning system with respect to student demographics, perceptions, success strategies, learning styles, and success/withdrawal rates. Discusses how classes featuring reduced face-to-face presence, combined with Web-based instruction, produce superior…

Discusses how information technology is creating a new kind of learning environment. Highlights include: the changing demand for education; distance education; new engagement with industry; a "click-and-mortar" learning environment; a new teaching/learning paradigm; new institutional partnerships; new forms of developing and sharing…

A review of research in distance education indicates that results are consistent in that there is no significant difference in achievement attributable to the delivery system. This paper attempts to look beyond these studies by examining research related to: learner interaction and control, two different approaches to multiple learning styles, and…

This article illustrates methods by which faculty are collaborating to further understand the issue of technology integration while developing ways to use technology in their teaching. It discusses the inclusion of Technology Standards for Teacher preparation on the Web site of the 21st Century Chautauqua program at the University of Kansas. (CR)

Computers can help young writers learn to write well. Exercises for developing ideas, such as freewriting, are easily adapted to computers and enhanced by hypertext and thesaurus functions. Grammar and spell checks make editing easier, and the ability to rearrange text facilitates writing out of order and revision. Changing formats and fonts,…

Discusses the development of a multimedia CD-ROM that would help teachers address the "Evaluating and Appreciating" aspect of the Scottish Guidelines for 5-14 Expressive Arts. Focuses on a pilot study that aimed to determine whether the software assisted them in delivering "Evaluating and Appreciating" in art. (CMK)

Examines how computer use affects children's development, disparities between rich and poor, and how computers enhance learning, noting risks and benefits. Recommendations to improve computer access and use at home and school include: researchers must study the effects of extended computer use on child development, and parents should limit the…

A 10-year-old student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominately inattentive type, was provided with computer software and a paging device with word prompting capabilities to prompt him to initiate and complete daily tasks. The intervention was effective in promoting the occurrence of target behaviors but did not affect overall…