Implementation of an electronic-mail track as one option within a four-year medical humanities curriculum was seen by participating students as more educational than lectures, "live" group discussions, problem-based exercises, and formal papers. Participants made gains in computer literacy, critical thinking about ethical and social…

Reports on the impact of using telecomputer communication for teaching an introductory course in management information systems. Topics include theories on education; the model shift in distance education; components of telecomputer communication, videoconferencing and computer-mediated communication; a telecomputer communication case study; and…

Evaluates the use of computer-mediated communication in a sociology course at Henderson State University (Arkansas). Highlights include information literacy and liberal arts education; critical thinking; computer conferencing on campus networks; online teaching methods and evaluation; student characteristics; electronic mail; privacy and freedom…

Reports on an experiment in electronic mail and computer-assisted classroom discussion among 41 college-level French students. Describes the research design and the results as they relate to students' attitudes and motivation. Finds that local area networks seem to encourage discussion among students. (CFR)

Describes new opportunities for consultation and supervision as more schools come online with the Internet. E-mail offers counselors the same kind of advantage that it offers those involved with distance learning education. Advantages and disadvantages are presented and case examples are provided. (JBJ)

Presents abstracts of 38 special interest group (SIG) sessions. Topics addressed include data models for historical information; managing information in biomedical research; electronic information access in higher education; equal access to information and the socioeconomic distribution of ownership and use of information technologies;…

Discusses the changing role of libraries as advances in information technology are made and describes projects that involve Digital Equipment Corporation. Highlights include changes in vendor products, services, and alliances; meeting user needs; statewide networks; Sonoma Internet Library Access Software; electronic libraries; open computing;…

Provides an overview of developments in bringing affordable interactive multimedia services to homes and businesses. Viewpoints and efforts of leaders in the movement toward an electronic superhighway are described, including cable companies, telephone companies, entertainment, and publishing industries. (EAM)

Special supplement contains articles covering kinds of networking systems used in schools; the benefits of networking; using technology to close achievement gaps between white and minority students; comments from three school administrators on their districts' technology planning; modem basics; and brief quotes on why schools should invest in…

Describes one library's use of technological innovation to provide Associated Press updates over the library's 24-hour dial-up service during the Persian Gulf War. Suggests five rules for innovation: (1) develop a shared vision; (2) foster frequent, formal, and informal communication; (3) empower employees; (4) take limited risks; and (5) use, but…

Reviews new educational technology products, including a microcomputer-based tutoring system, laser barcode reader, video/data projectors, CD-ROM for notebook computers, a system to increase a printer's power, data cartridge storage shell, knowledge-based decision tool, video illustrator, interactive videodiscs, surge protectors, scanner system,…

Discusses the need for resource sharing among libraries to go beyond traditional interlibrary loans. Topics addressed include resource sharing via circulation; a new publishing model; shared cataloging, acquisitions, serials control, management, personnel and expertise, and facilities; paying for services; and the role of networks. (LRW)

Describes the current and historical distribution channels of the U.S. Bureau of the Census within a framework of distribution policies and practices for federal statistical information. The issues of reasonable distribution policies and the impact of technological change are discussed, and guidelines are offered. (Contains 26 references.) (EAM)

Describes two programs that provided distance tutoring for sixth grade minority students enrolled in the Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) class at an inner-city elementary school. Bulletin board systems (BBSs) and teleconferencing are described, student and tutor attitudes are examined, and guidelines to improve the effectiveness of future…

Discusses the role of non-public school libraries, especially Catholic school libraries, in New York State's School Library System. The interlibrary loan networks which have been established are described, and benefits to participating libraries are discussed that include professional development as well as cooperative collection development. (LRW)