Author categorizes most changes in educational practice as "educational bandwagon phenomenon" and proposes a model describing the factors necessary for effective change. (HB)

Based on preliminary evaluation data of a pilot program, a description of a modified content-process model for R & D training, and the proposed methods of evaluation is presented. (Author)

Considers the role of technology in education. Topics include models of computing; goals of education; opportunities that technology provide, including virtual communities, curriculum development, and a leverage for change; and challenges, including limited resources for professional development, lack of effective instructional design, and…

Discussion of the impact of computers on education highlights the role that educational technologists can play as change agents. Topics discussed include models of the diffusion and adoption of innovations; computer interfaces; integrated software; teacher training; teachers' roles; and the use of magnet schools to demonstrate the effectiveness of…