This two-year study explored the perceptions and roles of experienced elementary teachers (computer novices) as they learned and began using computer technology in their teaching. Results indicated participants' preferences for learning basic computer skills before integrating technology into the curricula, importance of seeing purpose in using…

Offers a strong rationale for the idea that the journey of writing good poetry begins on a path that infuses technology into the first stage of the writing process. Presents several ideas of ways to incorporate technology into the prewriting poetry experience. Concludes that by making technology an ingredient, the true potential for synergy…

Provides an overview of this special issue that focuses on the overlap between instructional technology and teacher education. Explains that political and economic realities have blurred distinctions between the two fields, and discusses the increasingly prominent role within instructional technology to train teachers to integrate technology into…

Discussion of teacher involvement in integrating technology into their curriculum focuses on a field-tested plan that helped teachers learn to apply technology via classroom action research. Explains the technology-based action research model that uses Bloom's taxonomy framework for planning, and describes the courses on computer applications and…

Presents ideas and issues to consider when thinking about the opportunities and choices involved in using learning technologies. Discusses technology impact issues, teaching applications, and institutional issues. Lists characteristics that make technology/technology use "feel elegant." Also addresses key teaching tasks. (AEF)

Explains how technology will influence classroom design and furniture selection in today's college facilities. Discusses ergonomic and efficiency considerations and furnishings for specialized areas such as computer labs. Addresses dormitory rooms and the flexibility of room-furniture layout and the inclusion of telecommunications capabilities.…

Describes the work of the Institute for Learning Technologies in integrating new media into the practice of elementary and secondary education and of using digital technology for educational reform. Discusses the use of networked multimedia as an agent of change in education; projects at the Dalton School (New York); and technology implementation.…

Discusses the need for preservice secondary school teacher education that integrates the use of technology and will in turn improve curriculum in the schools. Topics include the Integrated Secondary Teacher Education Program at Northern Arizona University; framing the curriculum around desired student outcomes; and technology integration. (LRW)

Discusses critical issues in information technology relevant to changes in education. Highlights include the need for new models for teaching and learning; integrating technology into the curriculum; student controlled learning; ethical use of technology; skills needed by students; and teacher needs. (LRW)

Discussion of educational technology integration focuses on a worldwide study that analyzed the perceptions of Senior Army Instructors toward the use of the Internet as a distance learning tool in meeting the stated desired learning outcomes of the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1,363 high schools. (Author/LRW)

Four years ago, the staff at our school (Marie C. Graham Elementary School in Harrison Township, Michigan) agreed to take an evaluative look at the use of technology in the classroom. Through a self-study process and a district technology initiative called Project 2000, teachers had the opportunity for change relative to technology integration.…

Sixth grade language arts teacher Ms. Jones has just finished teaching a unit she's taught for the past 10 years. She uses the works of O. Henry to teach literary elements. Not much has changed about this unit over the years; the learning objectives and concepts covered have stayed the same. But something is different this year. Students are…

An urgent need exists in teacher education programs to discern how technology-enhanced instruction with a constructivist orientation can be utilized in the design of dynamic, powerful learning communities. This article provides a conceptual framework that augments understanding of the effectiveness of technology infusion in teacher education. The…

In this research study conducted at one research university in the southeast, faculty members identified as early adopters of instructional technology were surveyed in order to examine their perceptions about the costs and benefits of using technology in teaching and learning. Standard quantitative and qualitative methods were used to collect and…

A theme for this year's Techtalk is keeping up with technology, emphasizing both professional development and new technology. This first column will look at the how and why of professional development. A second column will highlight wireless technology. The National Association for Developmental Education's Executive Board (NADE, 2001) resolved…