Develops the notion of "layers" of information within a table and discusses how such layers are typographically distinguished on paper and in a viewdata system. Presents a case study of the difficulties facing a British government department wishing to communicate regularly updated tabular information to the agricultural community. (FL)

Describes a case study that takes readers through a human-centered design process used in developing an "Active Learning" tool, CurioCity, a game for students in grades 7-10. Attempts to better understand multiculturalism and to bridge formal in-school learning with informal field trip learning. (SC)