Describes a project to assess and enhance student ability to access pharmacotherapy data using the Internet and World Wide Web, and to evaluate selected Internet sites as sources for a Pharmacotherapy of Neoplastic Diseases course. An evaluation found students had previously had little Internet access, and saw the Internet assignments as positive…

Presents a framework for developing a World Wide Web-based lesson. Focuses on determining an instructional goal, browsing existing curricula for ideas, developing clear objectives for the Web-based lesson, and finding online resources to achieve the state objectives. Sidebars list online curriculum sites, search directories, and search engines.…

Discusses how to improve an organization's training and communications system, both philosophically and technically, and highlights activities conducive to a rewired communication system. Lists online sources on the topic and freeware packages that can be downloaded, and includes job aid forms designed to be copied and posted in the organization.…

Describes an eight-phase model for project-based learning via the Internet: watching, wondering, webbing, wiggling, weaving, wrapping, waving, and wishing. Highlights Internet research tools as well as Internet and print resources for an investigation of homelessness, hunger, and poverty; and provides introductory activities using Internet…

This articles lists online information resources related to educating students with autism. Web sites are included for characteristics of autism (11), national organizations (8), resources (9), educational and therapeutic interventions (11), treatment centers (3), and training materials (4). (CR)

Provides annotated bibliographies of five sources about women and their contributions to civilization that are suitable for upper elementary and middle schools and add depth to coverage provided in traditional reference sources. (LRW)

Examines high school students' use of the World Wide Web to complete assignments. Findings showed the students used a good variety of resources, including libraries and the World Wide Web, to find information for assignments. However, students were weak at determining the quality of the information found on web sites. Students did poorly at…

This article lists information on state organizations and programs for children and adults with deaf blindness. The directory listing is alphabetized by state. Contact information is provided for each of the programs, along with the name of the director of the program. Three national resource organizations are also listed. (CR)

Much marketing information can be obtained for admissions policy formation and forecasting from existing data sources, including course perceptions, the nature of the competition, and the admissions policies of the competition. The British university application system would benefit by exploiting computer applications of this concept. (MSE)

Cites recent survey data on sources of news. Claims that a television is by far the dominant source. Discusses implications of this fact for social studies education. Tables and charts of data on news sources are included. (DB)

The accuracy and relations between 38 undergraduates' knowledge of content and origin of course information were examined. Results indicate a relationship between correct answers on a multiple-choice test and knowledge concerning the origin of information pertinent to the answers. Findings are discussed in terms of a reality-monitoring model. (TJH)

The reasons for Canada's declining foreign student enrollment and the problems encountered by the students who do come to study in Canada are outlined, and the research needed to better inform policy-making are discussed. A University of Alberta survey of international students illustrates the usefulness of such research. (MSE)

A study investigated the relationship of sources of financial aid to college choice. Results suggest some different conclusions than those previously obtained by freshman surveys. The value of using alumni responses for such a study is discussed, and implications for student aid packaging are examined. (Author/MSE)

Describes the activities of each unit of the Department of Education's Educational Information Resources Division, including ERIC; Research Libraries Branch; Information Technology Branch; and Technology Resources Center. A discussion of the need for a coordinated approach to information services provision uses the National Library of Agriculture…

Includes a glossary, bibliography, reference books, children's books, cassettes, films, filmstrips, records, slides, videos, booklets, periodicals, posters, other activity sources, information sources, index, and areas of tropical rain forests. (Author/RT)