The transfer of information from a Web site to personal files or documents is surprisingly easy if the right techniques are used. The portability, utility, and clarity of this information, especially when the user intends to file it and use it in future applications, is assured only when the appropriate commands are followed. This paper describes…

Educators should plug into cyberspace to receive high-quality information, make connections to other people's ideas, and get answers applying to their work and personal interests. The K-12 Admin Listserv responded to a survey the author posted saying that certain features discussed here (web browser, newsgroup, e-mail, listserv, and gopher) were…

A survey of 2,000 rural residents in 6 states (36% response) found that 56% used answering machines, 48% fax machines, 46% personal computers, 27% cell phones, and 25% modems. Higher use was associated with higher income and education. Distance from the nearest metropolitan statistical area increased use. A large majority believed…

Investigates attitudes toward e-mail and e-mail policies through a case study of e-mail users at a university library. Indicates those who use e-mail frequently have more favorable attitudes to it than less frequent users and are more opposed to policies regulating e-mail communication. Notes that employees prefer guidelines to restrictive…

Describes the Electronic Emissary Project, an Internet-based interpersonal resource coordinated from the University of Texas at Austin, which matches students and teachers via e-mail with subject experts from around the world. Presents sample projects, and discusses challenges, the role of the online facilitator, and guidelines for implementing…

Identifies communications options and the pros and cons of each: voice mail, e-mail, pagers, and cellular phones. One table is included. (LMI)

Describes the Konstanz Hypertext System which offers a domain-specific developmental environment for the construction of large hypertexts. Highlights include the integration of external information, and three examples: resource discovery of online databases, management of electronic mail, and the compilation of an electronic journal issue.…

Examines a sample of 45 emails written by adults in response to an Internet article on how to help children develop resilience and cope with hardship in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Results reveal that the sample responses often failed to include school-based support services, suggesting that schools may need to increase…

According to 2001 Current Population Survey data, more than half of all workers used a computer on the job. Use varied by occupation. The most common use was the Internet or e-mail (71.8%); 9.2% used the Internet for job searching, proportionately more younger (20-34) than older workers. (JOW)

Highlights how positive and productive student-teacher relationships were developed and sustained using new communication technologies during a program aimed at developing technological literacies for groups of Indigenous middle-school students in Australia. Suggests that incidental e-mail communication between teacher and student provides a new…

Although the ease and merits of using electronic mail can be discussed and demonstrated, experiencing it in conjunction with learning activities stimulates students' interest in the integrated office environment they will be entering. (JOW)

A case study of IBM VM users is discussed in terms of those aspects of the context of a situation that affect both user choice of mode/medium and mode/medium switching. Results indicate that the medium of communication is itself a linguistic choice. (Author/DJD)

Discussion of formative evaluation highlights alternative formative evaluation methods and tools and explains their advantages, disadvantages, and applicable contexts. Methods described include two-on-one evaluation; think-aloud protocols; computer interviewing; self-evaluation; panel reviews; evaluation meetings; computer journals and networks;…

Describes collaborations of college French classes using electronic mail. Suggests that this type of task-oriented learning through distance-communication is applicable at many different course levels and has considerable merit as an approach to teaching and learning. (PR)

Instruction in computer-based business communication is vital to prepare students for the current environment. Course design should include hands-on training using electronic messaging, a simulated environment in which to practice networking, and encouragement of teams and collaboration among students. (SK)