The experiences of Seattle Pacific University as it changed from closed-shop to end-user computing are described. Once departments got over the initial shock of servicing the many nitty-gritty job requests formerly handled within computer services, they began to like the new system. (MLW)

Describes digital photography--an electronic imaging technology that merges computer capabilities with traditional photography--and its uses in education. Discusses how a filmless camera works, types of filmless cameras, advantages and disadvantages, and educational applications of the consumer digital cameras. (AEF)

Defines and describes basic capabilities and functions of Internet services such as e-mail, newsgroups, mailing lists, file transfer protocol, gopher, and World Wide Web (WWW). Provides descriptions of and addresses for educational newsgroups, mailing lists, gopher, and WWW sites. (JKP)

Describes a virtual museum tour project developed by Eastview Community School (Red Deer, Alberta) eighth grade students that used telecommunications and multimedia. Discusses the project's educational objectives, methods of collecting information, preparing hypertext documents, writing dialogue, the final presentation, and key components for a…

While the use of computers has become widespread in recent years, a unified, integrated approach to their use in the medical school curriculum has not yet emerged. Describes a program at the University of New Mexico that will phase-in computerization of its curriculum beginning in the fall of 1993. (LZ)

Purposeful design of feedback during computer-based training development projects is necessary for an instructionally sound product. This paper examines the following aspects of feedback: importance, categories, research findings, different types of instruction, different types of questions, simulations, relationship to motivation, screen design,…

Explains how teachers and students, using a computer and modem, can tap into computer networks to enhance writing experiences. Reviews the experience of one teacher and her students on three different networks: (1) America Online; (2) WorldClassroom; and (3) the Internet. (TB)

Describes how Harvard Graphics, a computer graphics program, has been incorporated into three courses--Basic Business Communication, Administrative Communication, and Developing Computer Presentation Graphics (a graduate course)--at the Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. (MM)

Describes computerized, student-oriented and generated health and lifestyle guidance system that was developed and implemented in high school curriculum. Calls central focus involvement of students in completing computerized questionnaire. Explains that, at completion of interview, printout of commendable and risky health practices (with…

Explains the Apple Core Project, which connects participating Catholic schools/dioceses via the CONNECT telecommunications service. Describes electronic mail and forum features, including a special forum dedicated to Catholic schools. (DMM)

This article considers ways in which computers can be used to encourage primary grade children to use language purposefully, with emphasis on the need to integrate computer activities into the overall curriculum. Described, with examples, are microworlds, programing activities, word processing, databases, drill and practice activities, adventure…

Describes the California Literature Project Multimedia Institute (MMI) as an interesting model of literature-based multimedia training for teachers. States that the goal of the MMI is to increase learning in the language arts classrooms through the creative and responsible use of technology. (MG)

Described is a pilot program designed to develop communication links between local science classrooms. The effects of the use of Sci-Link will be investigated. The proposed Sci-Link projects are described including stream acidity, raindrop size, rocket payloads, gypsy moth populations, and home energy use. (KR)

Describes Career Development Center (CDC) model than can provide a conceptual and visual guide for school counselors who want to make sure their career development program is built on a sound basis. Summarizes the use of a multimedia approach to CDCs. (NB)

Florida Atlantic University established a computer user services department separate from administrative computing, academic computing, and the management information system to provide user support independent of the specific computer application. The challenges encountered and their solutions are outlined, and recommendations are made for other…