Studies two classrooms, one of which uses computers as a student tool for mathematics exploration and the other which utilizes the computer as a presentation tool. Concludes that technology utilization was tightly linked with the underlying instructional philosophy and approach. Contains 32 references. (Author/ASK)

Common Knowledge: Pittsburgh (CK-P) is a school networking project which develops network connectivity and curricular applications in the Pittsburgh Public Schools (Pennsylvania). This article describes CK-P's network architecture; products developed, including a virtual classroom for German language instruction, online physics instruction, online…

Compares students of average ability in three high school geometry classes that utilized computer software in varying amounts. Reports that using computer software may not be beneficial when teaching certain topics in geometry and that using computer software did improve student interest and participation. Contains 13 references. (Author/ASK)

As educators introduce new technology into a district, school, or classroom, it is important to take advantage of children's natural ability, enthusiasm, and willingness to master new skills. Certain activities such as journal writing, picture-digitizing projects, and designated student experts help place the power of technology squarely in…

When focusing school planning efforts around technology, educators may create costly "technocentric" plans that will not necessarily improve learning or increase school-community communication. Internet access is wasted unless students are taught critical-thinking/information-validation skills. Students do not need $2,000 pencils to…

Describes efforts to implement a systematic approach to planning for technology integration in two colleges of education, addressing recent revisions to the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Foundations and offering revised support materials and recommendations for future implementation of the planning model. Notes the need…

Discusses the application of digital technologies in education and questions the extent to which increases in the power of computing are reflected in the amount of progress made in using computers in the field of English-language teaching. Concludes by identifying a number of areas in digital education where research could be usefully undertaken.…

The North Suburban Higher Education Consortium, a regional consortium in metropolitan Chicago (Illinois), illustrates how sharing technological resources can advance state educational technology initiatives. Begun as a modest effort to coordinate academic programs, the consortium has evolved into a complex system for the funding and use of…

Focuses on Open and Distance Learning (ODL) as an educational technology-based environment that creates new communities, or ODL cultures. Examines whether there is a problem with ODL in Europe, while analyzing the cultural and institutional conditions in structural terms. Considers the influence of culture on ODL and vice versa, using the…

Explores which faculty in the Virginia Community College System faculty are using technology for instruction, and how and why this technology is being used, and discusses the faculty work issues that are related to the use of technology, including teaching, training, time, technical support, and terms (and conditions of employment). (VWC)

Presents electronic activities and strategies from teachers for teachers, including creating field-trip slide shows via a digital camera, going online to find resources for teaching units on the ocean, and using an online video library to find videos to support specific curricula. (SM)

Examines key factors influencing how faculty have integrated technology into classrooms at the Loudoun campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Reveals potential barriers impeding this effort. Finds significant differences between the perceptions of full- and part-time faculty in terms of developing a comfort level with technology and having…

Examines ethical and policy issues confronting higher education as a result of increasing use of new information and communication technologies for online teaching and the increasing globalization of higher education institutions and constituencies. The article questions the forced options of boosterism or rejectionism, along with other…

While many technological capabilities are under development and may turn out to be an optimal future microworld, it is necessary to study the current widespread solution of supporting exploration and learning of school algebra with packages of mathematics software components. Describes and discusses software tools for school algebra. (Contains 45…

Discusses the development of various technologies up through the Internet, and notes that the means have been confused with the ends. Argues that educators and users should first focus on the learning material's content and on performance design that delivers useful results, before selecting the means of delivery (the Internet). (AEF)