Topics of NECC '98 (National Educational Computing Conference) papers presented at this conference on technology in education include: digital portfolios; technology-integrated multidisciplinary curriculum design; a virtual Web site; a computer literacy course; Internet projects for various subjects; staff development; music videos; interaction of presentation mode and learning style; home/school connections; professional development; schoolwide reform; statewide technology-based cooperative programs; World Wide Web graduate educational technology courses; teacher training with CD-ROM and World Wide Web; Web site development; videoconferencing; virtual reality; HyperStudio animation; multimedia educational resources; classrooms as international learning communities; collaborative learning in graduate study; online teacher education communities; digital camera in the classroom; constructivist classrooms; gender equity; collaborative activities; enhancing literacy; troubleshooting; knowledge networks; materials for students with disabilities; virtual schools; educational improvement; standards-based curriculum; support staff; policy issues in open learning; quality assessment; computer labs; benchmarks; laptop schools; distance learning; parental involvement; wireless infrastructure in education; simulation design; intranets; instructional strategies; AskERIC; GEM; empowerment; spreadsheets; search strategies; mentor programs; and evaluating technology. (AEF)