Defines virtual manipulatives and stresses their advantages for classroom use. Presents examples on the Internet and discusses current and potential use of virtual manipulatives. (KHR)

Investigates the effects of computers and Internet technology on teaching and learning. Presents electronic examples that integrate well with high-quality mathematics instructional programs. (KHR)

This paper presents a guide to help teachers learn to use the Internet, describing what the Internet is, what they will need to access the Internet, how to speak Internet, and how to connect with online services. A final section presents eight recommended Internet resources for teachers. (SM)

Defines the Internet and discusses the implications of an information society on K-12 education. Presents examples of Internet use that support technology-based learning activities for both students and teachers of K-12 classes. Information is provided for connecting to the Internet using commercial services. (JMV)

Describes computer conference courses in special and general relativity that use a text-based remote computer conference setting in which students receive assignments, exchange messages with other students and the instructor, participate in discussions, and submit answers to exercises. Discusses possible reasons why these courses have not worked…

Discusses the impact and the potential of the Internet on education. Suggests that educators and parents need to deal with the lack of quality assurance of the Internet. Addresses readability and appropriateness for children. Notes that successful use of the Internet by children requires that teachers provide instruction in multiple sources and…

Teachers must help students learn how to use the Internet appropriately and apply prior precautionary knowledge to Internet use. They must safeguard students by recognizing potential dangers when going online and establishing guidelines to minimize risk. These include previewing all sites, installing filtering software, teaching about Internet…

Discusses development of an Australian distance-education cosmology course that employs an interactive design model and an extensive communication system. The way the model is used to organized, sequence, and deliver the course is explained. Discussion addresses how the model might be used to design other courses. (Author/CR)

Explores what can be learned--in particular, what can be learned about science--from the Web sites of four well-known science journals: Discover, Scientific American, Nature, and Science. (Author/ASK)

Discusses issues raised in a May 2000 forum on the growing investment by colleges and universities in various electronic businesses, including offering distance education, providing a portal to the Internet, and marketing. Discusses issues concerning the importance of business process redesign, use of E-business as a strategic tool, brand value…

This teacher tells her story of venturing into technology-assisted learning and becoming a mentor for others. Highlights include project-based initiatives and professional development; the National Information Infrastructure and the Global Information Infrastructure; PowerUp and the Council of Regional Information Technology Associations(CRITA);…

Explains how to do a science fair project and lists the necessary steps. Provides Internet resources. (YDS)

HealthTeacher.com provides free Internet access to a K-12 curriculum which meets recent health education standards and can serve as a school health education curriculum or supplement existing curriculum. It was designed to build health literacy among health educators, helping health teachers understand skills-based teaching and assessment.…

Three elementary educators present computer tools to help teachers get the school year off to a good start. They include Quick Study Reference Charts, which are laminated cards that describe useful features of over 100 computer tools; user-friendly software for designing badges on the computer; and an affordable plug-and-play scanner. (SM)

Examines academic, technical (network access, server capabilities, browser compatibility), administrative, instructional (technical support, student evaluation), and behavioral considerations of Internet-delivered education; discusses challenges to implementation (technology mastering, faculty training, course restructuring); and presents a course…