Describes a study that surveyed undergraduates who were considered at high risk for pathological Internet use. Discusses questions that assessed evidence that Internet use was causing academic, work, or interpersonal problems, distress, tolerance symptoms, and mood-alterations; addresses gender issues; and reports results from the UCLA Loneliness…

Expands on an interview with a practicing teacher to examine the criteria used to decide how to incorporate computers into the preschool curriculum. Identifies and explores four areas of concern: equipment requirements; learning how to use the computer; learning how to manage the computer center; and choosing software. (DLH)

Compares teaching observational research using a lecture format to using a software program called Courseware for Observational Research (COR). Finds that the COR-instructed class obtained a mean score of 78% on the examination, earned higher grades on the research reports, and rated the usefulness of conducting research more highly than the…

Describes the preparation and execution of a statistics course, an undergraduate econometrics course, and a microeconomic theory course that all utilize Internet technology. Reviews seven principles of teaching practice in order to demonstrate how to enhance the quality of student learning using Web technologies. Includes reactions by Steve Hurd…

The Computer Use Scale (CUS) measures how people use computers across four dimensions: Enthusiasm, Entertainment, Efficiency, and Communication. The scale was found to be reliable and was able to detect differences among various classes of users. Applications of the scale to computer training, software design, and job placement are discussed.…

Illustrates the importance of teaching students about rights and responsibilities involved in online communications. Describes how ethics lessons were taught as part of a high school computer curriculum. Discusses behavioral and resource usage policy development. (AEF)

Observes that college literature instructors use hypertext to enhance their teaching in a variety of ways. Gives examples of hypertext use in teaching literature. Provides sources of further examples of and information on using hypertext as a teaching tool. Includes World Wide Web addresses for sources. (DSK)

The pervasive use of communication technology in schools and universities requires increased security to safeguard information confidentiality, integrity, availability, utility, and authenticity. This article, the first of two, examines procedures for implementing security policy, techniques for minimizing vulnerability, and techniques for…

Describes a project that developed a coordinated strategy for integrating information and communication technology materials into the core curriculum of an Australian preservice teacher education program. The project is designed so that students can acquire requisite knowledge, skills, and commitment to information and communications technologies…

While Microsoft Corporation officials state unequivocally that the company does not want to get into the business of higher education, the company and its chairman have been quietly acquiring rights to intellectual property and creating software rich in academic content. College administrators, nervous about competition for students, are concerned…

Small regional colleges are bracing for a battle to protect their profitable continuing-education programs from competition with distance-learning programs at research universities. Concern is particularly for part-time students who may choose distance programs that are less expensive, more convenient, and offer diplomas from better-known…

The Mechanical Engineering Department at the U.S. Naval Academy is currently evaluating a new teaching method which uses computer software. Utilizing the thermodynamic-based software CyclePad, Intelligent Computer Aided Instruction is incorporated in an advanced energy conversion course for Mechanical Engineering students. The CyclePad software…

Integrating computers into teachers' work can be achieved with laptops. This article describes how the Southwest Allen County (Fort Wayne, Indiana) Schools provided laptops for teachers, administrators, and students and increased teacher use of technology, improved student access to computers, and gave students a tool for research in the field.…

Defines telematics and argues that India should exploit telematics resources for training. Describes training through telematics and virtual means, as well as a redefinition of the notion of training. Discusses the cost factor and its influence on policy at different levels. (AEF)

Describes an institute designed to train librarians to use the Buffalo Free-Net, an open-access community computer system. The objectives were to help librarians become comfortable with networked information and to teach them how to exploit the potential of the network to serve the information needs of their communities. (Author/LRW)