Nandu, a listserv for elementary school foreign language teachers, was designed to address the need for peer discussion and up-to-date resources. In this article, the authors report on the findings of a small-scale study of what Nandu listserv participants discuss. Analyses of postings during a six-month period showed that teachers use the…

A list of science-related computer bulletin board systems is presented. Entries include geographic area, phone number, and a short explanation of services. Also included are the addresses and phone numbers of selected commercial services. (KR)

The directory of technology resources for the disabled lists 15 information clearinghouses, 11 publications, 147 commercial vendors, and 13 conferences. (DB)

This document consists of the first two years (20 issues) of a newsletter intended for K-12 networking teachers. It provides a forum for the exchange of information for and by the K-12 community about digital networks and networking resources, applications to education, significant events, and major international, national, regional, and state…

This protocol for computer software evaluation was developed as part of the SchoolNet Plus Software Review Project which was facilitated by the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC). The protocol includes a software profile, general software evaluation, subject-specific software evaluation, summary comments,…

Describes student-friendly data sets accessible over the Internet that enable students to use large sets of real data to create graphs, apply basic statistical techniques, construct models, and draw conclusions about how the earth functions. Lists useful online data sets. (JRH)

This guide is written for the K-12 teacher or librarian who cannot afford the time or expenses to attend workshops or does not have the patience to read through densely worded treatises about the Internet. Organized into three modules, "Learning the Internet,""Teaching the Internet," and "Acquiring the Internet," this book makes a complex subject…

This booklet represents an effort to combine research findings, strategies, teaching and parenting tips, activities, career profiles, and print and online information that can help make technology more accessible to girls. Chapters include: "Why a Focus on Girls & Technology: New Priorities"; "Girls & Technology: Different…

Little research has been done on the topic of computer use in curriculum development and curriculum management. This lack of information inspired a survey endorsed by the Colorado Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (CASCD). After an initial survey of 106 subjects, including 50 state departments of education, 6 states were…

The concept of function is the single most important mathematical concept studied from kindergarten to graduate school and is critical throughout the full range of education. Thus, the goals of this book are to contribute to research in learning the concept of function and to provide a resource for mathematics teachers that could help them in…

The number and range of instructional resources in mathematics and science education can be overwhelming to educators. The chief mission of The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) is to help educators sort through the confusion by identifying relevant resources such as print materials, software, kits, and…

Although most agree that well-planned uses of technology are an essential part of instruction, many teachers at all levels of schooling feel overwhelmed by the technology or left behind by its rapid advance. This brief guide is designed to help novices become literate in the use of basic Internet technologies. It is organized into five chapters.…

Offers an abundance of World Wide Web resources for K-12 educators. Briefly describes interesting web sites, including the "K-12 History on the Internet Resource Guide" and sites by National Geographic, the Smithsonian Institute, and Ben and Jerry's. Discusses personal web pages including the author's own. (MJP)

This book shares a vision of schooling for the 21st century and serves as a guide for parents and teachers. It describes a world of students, teachers, and parents globally connected by the Internet, thereby making it possible for them to communicate across geographical and cultural barriers. Chapters in the first section, "Global Networks, Global…

The technology explosion in medical education has led to the use of computer models, videotapes, interactive videos, and state-of-the-art simulators in medical training. This booklet describes alternatives to using animals in medical education. Although it is mainly intended to describe products applicable to medical school courses, high-quality,…