This paper describes the ways in which a number of individuals, including elementary school children, classroom teachers, and university faculty and staff, collaborated (initially through a literacy discussion group or LDG) over a number of months to develop an interactive hypermedia software program to improve students' literacy. The LDG…

This edition of "Issues in Global Education" is devoted to the topic of technology and global education. This newsletter begins with an article describing the role that global telecommunications projects can play in the classroom. It is followed by a project highlight, describing one teacher's pedagogical use of technology to advance her students'…

This paper describes EDU 506, a class at Freed-Hardeman University (Tennessee) that seeks to address some of the issues of the digital divide among teachers and students and to put the teachers at ease with the technology. Teachers who finish this class come away with a sense of expertise and, more importantly, are no longer afraid to experiment…

This research examined the pedagogical beliefs and classroom practices of 17 exemplary technology-using K-12 teachers. Specifically, the following questions guided data collection and analysis: (1) What are the pedagogical beliefs of exemplary technology-using teachers? (2) How do these beliefs facilitate and support meaningful uses of technology?…

This paper reports on an investigation of technology infusion at QiBao Middle School, one of the leading secondary schools in Shanghai (China). Major focuses of the study are models of professional development for teachers and how teachers enlist the help of their students. Results are presented related to: technology infrastructure; technology…

Technologies should be integrated into teaching and used in conjunction with learner-centered pedagogical strategies. Principals can help by creating a vision; providing administrative support; involving teachers; providing sufficient time, equipment and access; modeling teacher behaviors; promoting learning transfer; stressing classroom…

The Center for Applied Technology and Career Exploration in Virginia is a middle school with a curriculum that emphasizes skills in problem solving, communication, critical thinking, and team building. Every eighth-grader must study for one semester at the center. (MLF)

Discusses faculty adoption of technology based on experiences in a faculty training project that was developed to help them integrate technology into their teaching. Considers the appropriateness of the technology; faculty involvement; faculty attitudes; support for faculty; lack of confidence; changes in instructional style; and faculty needs…

Discusses effective professional development in education and describes a frame for professional development in the context of teaching with technology. Explains the use of PLATE (Plan for Learning And Teaching with Educational Technology) for a higher education faculty in a teacher education program and discusses the impact on students. (LRW)

Defines cyber-fundraising and discusses reasons for using online fundraising in North Carolina public libraries. Discusses survey results on how North Carolina public libraries are using the Internet for fundraising; four steps for incorporating the Internet into a development program; measuring success; and using a "pull" strategy for…

States that photography and the newspaper industry are at a crossroads with the new computer technologies. Discusses implications for photojournalism and for educating photojournalists. Lists 12 photography resources on the World Wide Web. Reports on "Visual Revolution," wherein a newspaper photo staff discusses pros, cons, and ethical…

A complete school district technology-integration plan includes student information and business information. To avoid entering the same data numerous times, the plan should include student information, financial information, human resources, and specialized applications, thus interfacing core student and business information. (MLF)

Discusses how emerging technologies enhance existing methods of learning and create new ways for institutions of higher education to fulfill their core teaching and learning missions, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Explores technology planning. (EV)

Explains problem-based learning (PBL) and describes the role of technology in developing undergraduate PBL at the University of Delaware. Discusses integrating information technology and PBL; using course Web sites to organize PBL courses; and using online resources to support PBL courses. (LRW)

Reviews a laptop computer technology program that has been in effect for nearly four years in a middle school in Bethesda, Maryland. Topics include initial opposition from parents; benefits to teachers, students, and learning; copyright issues; problems with plagiarism; accessibility; accountability; and email issues. (LRW)