A (nonrandomized) snapshot survey solicited educators' beliefs about technology-related activities, beliefs, and needs. Technologically mature groups of teachers used e-mail at home, used Internet in classrooms, and felt technology improved their teaching. Unlike teachers, administrators believed electronic media might replace textbooks and change…

Presents a lesson plan for grade 5 social studies in which small groups of students use computers and three software programs to develop geography skills (latitude, longitude, compass reading, plotting courses on maps), create their own continents, and keep a five-day journal of exploration. Includes examples of student work. (PEN)

Focuses on the trend to combine Web access and CD networks, benefits of considering the community network environment as a whole, and need for flexibility in considering new technologies. Describes the Occidental College Library (California) experience of building and sharing a network and network file server. (PEN)

The pervasiveness of information technology in higher education requires rethinking notions of student, course, curriculum, and other traditional concepts and processes of instruction. This article discusses Internet issues (access, portability, reliability, reboot priorities and back-up communications, student preparedness) and describes new…

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…

Discusses technology use in secondary education and how to integrate it into the classroom. Topics include developing a cadre of teachers who are comfortable using computers who can then help others; time factors; constructivism; computer laboratories versus classroom clusters; student research projects; finding appropriate Web sites; and block…

The Technology in Education Act of 1993 authorizes over $300 million in federal funds to help integrate advanced technology and communication systems into the classrooms of all the nation's elementary and secondary schools. The sample plan is a compilation of various technology plans from a number of school districts in Florida. (Author/AEF)

Discussion of how to develop curriculum that successfully integrates technology into elementary and secondary school classrooms focuses on solutions for school and classroom management tasks. Highlights include Web-based solutions; student activities; word processing; desktop publishing; draw and paint programs; spreadsheets; and database…

Describes projects in Lawrenceville, New Jersey schools that incorporate multimedia networks into the curriculum. Highlights include digital video projects with English as Second Language students; strategic planning; use of new technology by other groups, including the school board; broadband issues; new vendor relationships; and intellectual…

Reports on an action research project evaluating the application of distance learning approaches in a new undergraduate degree program in the United Kingdom. Examines the integration of e-mail, computer conferencing, video conferencing, and satellite broadcasts with written module material and work-based learning. (Author/LRW)

Describes how one teacher found that children of every ability level are very motivated to create technology-enhanced projects using the Internet, online databases, scanned pictures and drawings, and video clips or hyperlinks. Notes that such projects can help teachers differentiate curriculum for all children, and lists resources for teaching…

Examines the changing role of the teacher in the use of educational information and communication technologies (ICT). Explores several key issues, including effects of ICT on teaching and learning, the changing role of the teacher in constructivist learning environments, and new skills teachers may be expected to acquire in order to make fruitful…

This study focused on efforts in four colleges of education in their approaches to prepare preservice teachers to use technology. Topics include leadership, training and support; access to hardware and software; educational technology courses; field experiences; distance learning; and student attitudes and skills. (Author/LRW)

Reform efforts require principals to build alliances with the community, legislators, and media. The U.S. Department of Education's New High Schools employ a common set of improvement strategies: innovative instruction, integrated technology, tailored professional development, community service, work-based learning, and strong community…

Describes Generation www.Y (Gen Y), a program that trains technology-savvy students to help teachers incorporate technology into their lessons. Discusses how Gen Y works; benefits for students and teachers; and how Gen Y is funded. One table lists differences between the traditional way of infusing technology and the Gen Y way. The two student…