This study was conducted to examine the influence of access to and use of information and communication technology (ICT) on academic achievement and motivation. Data were collected from 300 students (12- to 16-year-old; 160 boys) from Sanandaj, Iran. The ICT Familiarity Questionnaire was used to assess the level of students' access to and use of…

This case study was an exploration into the digital distraction occurring in a 1:1 integrated American high school. Twenty-first century education allows students and teachers to navigate learning using digital resources (internet, social media, academic databases) via school-issued and student-owned mobile digital technology (laptops, tablets,…

In order to understand the Open Schooling system in India, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), and its operations, the author scanned and read a large number of documents in a short span of time. These readings formed the basis of his discussions with a range of stakeholders with whom he conducted interviews/interaction to gather…

Trinity College Dublin was proud to host, in April 2016, the Second International Conference on Telecollaboration in Higher Education, with the theme "New Directions in Telecollaborative Research and Practice." Over two and a half days, 150 participants offered 95 research presentations, posters, and "problem shared" sessions.…

Describes a cooperative effort using telecommunications. Utilizes a potential e-mail dialog between the authors and a secondary mathematics teacher from a rural Kansas community who had heard about the interclass Hexiety project, which allows students to develop a context for their mathematical knowledge, to present ideas about the project. (ASK)

This brief paper describes the computerized mentoring program of Project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) at the University of Washington. Introductory material notes the origins of the mentoring concept and the value of DO-IT mentors to their proteges. The program centers on providing mentoring via the Internet…

Describes a free online service that can enhance water quality studies by allowing students from across the United States to share data. This telecommunications service from the University of Louisville combines chemistry, biology, environmental science, mathematics, and computer technology into interdisciplinary water quality studies. (JRH)

Describes student-friendly data sets accessible over the Internet that enable students to use large sets of real data to create graphs, apply basic statistical techniques, construct models, and draw conclusions about how the earth functions. Lists useful online data sets. (JRH)

Discusses the advantages of using an electronic newspaper service to facilitate research by providing access to vast sources of information. Examines how to plan an online search and presents an example. Evaluates the usefulness of such a service in light of its costs and benefits. (GEA)

Described is a pilot program designed to develop communication links between local science classrooms. The effects of the use of Sci-Link will be investigated. The proposed Sci-Link projects are described including stream acidity, raindrop size, rocket payloads, gypsy moth populations, and home energy use. (KR)

Consists of ideas from seven teachers about how to use computers in education. Topics covered include (1) using desktop publishing to create advertisements, (2) submitting articles to journals in machine-readable format, and (3) using telecommunications to search for resources from the office. (CH)

Describes the use of the AT&T Learning Network by eighth graders at St. Matthias School in Somerset, NJ, to communicate with students around the world. The Learning Network enables students/teachers to work together with students in different geographical locations on various educational projects involving telecommunications. (DMM)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 17 citations from the ERIC database concerning technology and business communication. (PRA)

Focuses on projects funded by the National Science Foundation that illustrate the potential of computers and telecommunications to convey higher-order skills and knowledge. Discusses two projects, ScienceWare and Learning though Collaborative Visualization, as examples of knowledge-networking. Describes three other projects that are centered on…

Describes the information technology (IT) capabilities of a group of science student teachers. Argues that the classroom experience of using IT is an essential component of the training course and that progress is hampered by the infrequent use of computers by school mentors. Contains 33 references. (DDR)