Offers an overview of the history of human communication and communication technology. Notes that, as information technology has changed, perceptions of written communication have also changed. Argues that writing is a remarkably efficient means of storing and transmitting information, which continues to be of fundamental importance. (SR)

The author defines information technology and describes the Education Utility, an integrated information technology system. The Education Utility was developed by National Information Utilities Corporation. (CH)

This special issue presents the ninth edition of "Education Week's" annual report on education technology, "Technology Counts." The annual report found that the nation has made dramatic progress in developing computerized data systems that can reliably guide education decision-making, but still has plenty of work to do before those systems can…

Examines some of the misuses of technology and then explores the appropriate use of technology in the context of current educational reform. Focuses on the integration of technology in the educational process that provides a learning environment allowing discovery and creativity through the use of computer visualizations. (Author/MVL)

The Association for Educational Communications and Technology defines Instructional Technology as the "theory and practice of design, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning" (Seels & Richley, 1994). From the above definition, it can be seen that Instructional Technology can be…

A technology integration consultant for the Roseville, Minnesota, school district surveyed two electronic mailing lists, LM-NET (Library Media Network) and ED-TECH (Educational Technology), to identify the top educational resources on the Internet. Fifteen educational resources are described and e-mail subscription information is provided. (AEF)

This paper reviews the role of ICT-based assessment in the light of the growing use of virtual learning environments in universities. Issues of validity, efficiency, type of response, and scoring are addressed. A major area of research is the automated scoring of text. Claims for automated formative assessment are queried, since the feedback of…

Explains that the laser videodisc is a versatile and cost-effective tool with enormous instructional potential for art education. Describes the origins, quality, and capability of videodiscs, and discusses the varieties of players and discs presently available. Maintains that this technology is especially relevant now that art education includes…

Participants at the fourth conference of Ministers of Education of Member States of the Europe region (MINEDEUROPE IV) received this document prior to the conference. It was designed to provide the participants with information and matters for reflection that might serve as a starting point for their deliberations and help them to formulate…

Previous studies into teacher attitude and motivation have identified staff development as one of the contributing factors in using ICT (information and communication technology) effectively in the classroom. Substantial funds have been provided for such staff development in recent years in the United Kingdom. Currently, ICT training is being…

Explores the levels of collaboration required for successful distance education applications. Discussion includes a description of a continuum outlining the local (micro) to international (macro) levels of collaboration, a graphical depiction of components along the continuum, and implications for change in higher education institutions using…