Discusses use of computer-generated images in primary schools for teaching English and other subjects to bilingual pupils, including a description of the Partnership Education Project that was set up to train and encourage teachers to use this educational aid more effectively. Experiences from five schools are discussed which reveal increased…

Discusses the present state of networked technology in K-12 education and gives examples of Internet use in student research and projects. Lists and describes educational meta-sites on the World Wide Web, including school directories; distance learning directories; company-sponsored sets of links; sites for children, parents, and teachers; virtual…

Uses excerpts from "Alice In Wonderland" as introductions to a tour of the uses of the World Wide Web in art education. Discusses such issues as access, copyrights, costs, and benefits. Includes an index of terms, list of related Websites, and suggested teaching activities. (MJP)

Describes a senior economics seminar where the professor created his own paper along with the students to demonstrate the expected standards of effort and excellence. The components of the paper were produced in stages. Each component was tied to a specific research or editing process. (MJP)

Serving a multicultural population presents a variety of concerns that must be addressed in the design of effective distance-learning programs. The inclusion of diverse cultural perspectives can also give rise to multiple opportunities for innovation. This paper explores concerns and the potential for innovation related to the delivery of distance…

This qualitative study examined the job satisfaction of early childhood teachers in Hong Kong: one group of kindergarten teachers and their principal experiencing a top-down curriculum implementation, and a second group of student teachers implementing a bottom-up kindergarten art curriculum. Findings revealed the need for pedagogical skills and…

Facility planning can be a catalyst for restructuring education by coordinating technology throughout the entire curriculum anticipated for the school. Describes a major high school renovation in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington, where a teacher-developed science curriculum became the basis for restructuring science and technology during the facility…

Advocates use of microcomputers in teaching social studies in Michigan because of student ability to quickly process large amounts of information. Outlines a pilot unit using a U.S. history database. Lists available microcomputer-based social studies lessons. Proposes the development of a Michigan Social Studies MicroNetwork. (CH)

Presents reasons for introducing Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) into a medical sociology course. States course objectives are to demonstrate relationship between the biological and the social in health and disease; describe crisis for the health system; discuss AIDS in a developing nations context; and demythologize AIDS and increase…

Describes the international Multi-Media Classrooms Project that involves schools in Alabama and British Columbia, and explains how to set up a multi-media classroom. Types of equipment needed to support video, audio, telecommunications, and desktop publishing projects are explained, and methods to integrate media into the curriculum are suggested.…

Discussion of the use of multimedia for instruction in elementary and secondary school classrooms focuses on computer-controlled multimedia. Topics discussed include developmental software such as LinkWay and HyperCard; multimedia vendors; new configurations for term papers; the degree of learner control and activity; and impact on learning. (LRW)

Describes a project developed by the Open Education Faculty (OEF) at Anadolu University in Turkey that uses video instruction to supplement distance education programs. Programs that currently include television, printed materials, and lectures are described; the development of video education centers is explained; and future plans are discussed.…

This article considers the relationship between teachers' ideological beliefs about education and the decisions they make, focusing on beliefs regarding purpose of schooling and process of knowledge acquisition. The effects of teacher beliefs on adoption and implementation of instructional innovations, particularly cooperative learning, are…

Describes three projects funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development that used new methodologies for educational radio with elementary students: (1) the Radio Mathematics Project of Nicaragua; (2) the Radio Language Arts Project of Kenya; and (3) the Radio Science Project of Papua New Guinea. (LRW)

Discussion of the use of interactive video (IV) as an instructional medium focuses on its uses in the teaching of professional interpersonal skills. Topics discussed include the use of IV for tutorials and simulations; learning theories; a model of skill acquisition; hypothesis testing; and nine principles for interactive video designs. (33…