This fourteenth article in a series on the principles of the AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) Code of Professional Ethics focuses on the issue of equitable treatment, using an example of providing equitable computer technology in a school district. (LRW)

Discusses computer access in schools; explains how to determine sufficient quantities of computers; and describes a formula that illustrates the relationship between student access hours, the number of computers in a school, and the number of instructional hours in a typical school week. (six references) (LRW)

Examines the effects of a secondary school technology-immersion program on the technological competency of students. Discusses the effects of participation in a high computer-to-student access ratio on female student performance, and reports statistically significant skill increases for male and female students in the high access immersion…

Reviews previous studies that used the Internet for survey research, discusses new methodological issues and problems, and presents a case study that seeks possible solutions. Topics include biased samples and biased returns, access to the Internet, effect of self-selection, validity of respondents, Web browsers, authentication, log files, and…

Reviews the history of libraries in Swaziland and discusses the introduction of computers in 1974 and Internet access in 1996. Topics include censorship laws that have restricted access; e-commerce; e-mail; obstacles, including limited user access in libraries and lack of computer literacy; and suggestions for extending Internet information…

Discusses the results of a survey in which 291 parents of an urban elementary school reported on their computer equipment at home, the type and frequency of their children's educational software and Internet use, and shared their ideas how better connections between computer use at home and school might be created. (Author/LRW)

Considers the benefits of having teens train public library patrons in technology use. Discusses what teens want from libraries, including access to technology, technology training, and homework help; what teens need to learn, depending on the patrons they will be helping; and training methods, including role playing. (LRW)

Considers problems that have arisen with the vast quantities of information available as a result of the popularity of computers. Topics include inequity; capitalism, commodification, and privatization; hacking, privacy, and fraud; censorship; monitoring and surveillance; cyberethics; and integrity in an age of electronic communication. (LRW)

Originally marketed as a personal organizer for mobile business executives and ardent technophiles, the handheld computer is beginning to catch educators' notice. A handful of school districts are piloting large-scale use of these portable devices, ranging in price from $149 to $450. (MLH)

According to a National Center for Education Statistics survey, 99 percent of full-time regular teachers reported having access to computers. Only one-third felt prepared to use them in the classroom. Higher program standards, more funding, online support systems, modeling, and ongoing training are essential. (MLH)

Describes the role of technology at the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) where every student is provided with a notebook computer. Discusses paradigm shifts; funding by student fees; access to technology from the entire campus; faculty-student collaboration; how technology has affected students; and how technology has transformed the…

Discussion of the impact of Australia's geographic isolation focuses on four linked strategies being implemented to position New South Wales public libraries for success in the emerging information economy. Highlights include promoting Internet access; creating client-focused content and services; developing strategic partnerships; and renewing a…

A survey of 225 secondary and 251 postsecondary business teachers indicated that 96% had Internet access at work. Postsecondary instructors used it more often and had longer experience. Secondary teachers were significantly more likely to use it for research. Over 70% of both assigned projects requiring Internet use; 68% taught students to use it.…

Discusses Internet access in public schools, home access to computers, and the role of libraries in promoting information access and information literacy. Includes useful Web sites that contain information and resources to help libraries implement "Information Power" and information literacy standards. (LRW)

The push for ubiquitous computing (UC) relies on an understandable and well-intentioned belief that teaching and schooling need to be transformed. This view appears credible based on large-scale criteria, such as test scores relative to other countries, drop-out rates, and economic changes. And the use of technology to achieve this goal is…