Discusses the use of the Excel computer program to develop and distribute simple models that provide a clear visual representation of a chosen probability distribution's properties to students. (ASK)

Describes a study in which the computer has emerged as an important factor in revolution of concrete--privileged medium for the growth of alternative voices in addressing the world of formal systems. Focuses on a concrete way of knowing and concludes that recent technological developments in interfaces, programming philosophy, and artificial…

Suggests introduction of hypertext markup language (HTML) into the composition classroom turns the traditional composition course into a hybrid language/writing/computer course. Concludes this curricular change necessitates political action on the part of technology-focused teachers, for instance the establishment of new types of teaching…

With the demand for higher education increasing rapidly worldwide, the advent of new technologies and international collaboration offers new solutions and challenges. Presents facts about multinational and distance education, examining problems and challenges this raises, and stressing the importance of analyzing the new realities, both positive…

Survey responses from 365 of 478 nursing schools revealed the acceleration of distance course offerings, more in public than private institutions. Budget, time, and staff training were the chief barriers to distance technology use; 23% did not use computers for students' clinical experience. (SK)

Presents a method for illustrating the continuity of behavior during schedules of reinforcement, focusing on a demonstration on computer-controlled movement tracking. Discusses how this method can be used to illustrate and stimulate discussion about topics such as the acquisition of operant behavior. (CMK)

Presents suggestions from two elementary teachers on easy, technology-based learning activities. The first activity involves using the computer to unscramble words and cut and paste them into a sentence. The second activity involves developing web pages of various important parks and other locations to which students can plan and conduct virtual…

Explains how to take an elementary class on a cyber visit to the continent of Antarctica, the highest, driest, and coldest continent on earth. A student reproducible page presents eight web sites to visit in this quest as well as questions to answer about each site. Answers to the questions are included. (SM)

Investigated British teachers' use of an online discussion group over 2 years. Results indicate that, although the online forum was widely used as both an information and empathetic exchange resource, many claims of establishing collectively- focused virtual communities of teachers remain exaggerated, as the forum was limited by various caveats…

Unintended effects of learning technologies include temptation to play, competing needs for access, displacement of teaching goals, and displacement rather than transfer of costs. These effects can be managed by focusing on design and development, the user, and feedback. (SK)

This article reviews the past, present, and future of technology with emphasis on its use with students who have learning disabilities. It considers the promise of technology in the early 1980s, technology as a medium for instruction, affective benefits of technology, use of technology to enhance school performance, and cautions regarding the over…

Provides a glimpse of a large-scale study of successful computer use by English-as-a-Second-language learners in U.S. public schools. Discusses ways in which electronic texts in English as a Second or Other Language classes influence learning and implications for second language and literacy development. (Author/VWL)

In the fall of 2000, half the freshman class arrived at college with their own computers, proficient at using Windows, word-processing software, the Internet and electronic mail. The author offers a look at the computing lifestyles of freshmen on five college campuses. (JM)

Discusses the possible uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as an educational technology for developing contextually rich student learning, which extends students' ability to do scientific inquiry. (ASK)

One of the biggest obstacles to technology use in education is the attitude that computers are--just one more thing to do--in an overloaded day. Argues that a cooperative-learning atmosphere and teacher willingness to take risks will increase technology integration at all levels of education. (PEN)