This article argues that certain established vocabularies that are used to interpret the circulation of educational discourse and its transformation in different settings have significant limitations to capture the complexity inherent to new geographies of power/knowledge in education and that, consequently, we need to develop new concepts to…

The present models for the integration of computer technology not only cannot satisfy teachers' actual needs but also are difficult to follow and perform by teachers in their classroom teaching. Consequently, the integration cannot be implemented properly and effectively in the real classroom teaching. Therefore, a practical integration model…

The internationally recognized "NMC Horizon Report" series and regional "NMC Technology Outlooks" are part of the NMC Horizon Project, a comprehensive research venture established in 2002 that identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have a large impact over the coming five years in education around the globe. This volume, the "NMC…

Any application of information and communication technology in education (ICTE) sits, at times uncomfortably, at the intersection of three key disciplines: technology, education and sociology (including reflexivity). To confuse matters, any specific study may need to take account of specific knowledge within subdisciplines, such as organisational…

During the last two decades, an assumption was advanced by policy makers that making technology available would result in effective technology transfer and integration in the teaching and learning process (Cuban, 2001); however, reality has been less kind with research presenting a pessimistic picture regarding the impact of technology in the…

A special issue highlights projects in some of the 130 school districts that make up the Technology Leadership Network, a group founded by the National School Boards Association in cooperation with state school board associations. The name, address, and telephone number of a contact source accompanies each program description. (MLF)

Acquaints early childhood educators with available basic, as well as adaptive, technological hardware and software, and provides an overview of technology transfer in young learners. Provides specific strategies for special needs students. (ET)

Notes that how teachers actually utilize the computers and software provided for their classrooms may determine how much the students benefit from their classroom computer experiences. Presents specific concrete activities teachers can employ to reinforce software being used in class. (ET)

Discussion of technology infusion in higher education focuses on whether such infusion is necessary, on barriers to more rapid expansion of technology assisted learning (both organizational barriers and individual resistance), and on changes needed to speed infusion, including changes at the system level and those to be made by individual faculty.…

Reviews selected research in music computer-based technology and identifies four research cycles/patterns: technological development, adaptation, feasibility, and effectiveness. Asserts that identification is important because it places research in a defining framework. (MJP)

This paper focuses on the challenges of using photographic evidence while conducting evaluation and research. The viability of photo-interviewing is discussed as part of a perception-based model of evaluation to describe and judge a technology infusion program in higher education. The program involved the use of a software tool, HyperCard, as a…

This paper describes and evaluates a pilot project undertaken in the South West of England to develop a computer-based system for facilitating effective technical knowledge transfer to small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs). It explores the problem of technical knowledge transfer to SMEs, focusing in particular on the policy context. The…

The Educause Leadership Strategies series addresses themes related to information technology's influence on higher education. This second volume in the series explores how the "e-revolution" will affect higher education, particularly how higher education can participate in anticipated changes in ways that strengthen the best of what…

Describes the design of a four-part curriculum model for integrating computer-based technology into teacher education courses. The model includes existing course content objectives, computer-based technology practices, computer guidelines, and an evaluation item. The model was applied in required courses, and students evaluated their experiences.…

A growing concern is that our nation is failing to provide a technology infrastructure for K-12 education that will enable graduates to compete in the information-based economy of the 21st century. The Living Textbook project is designed to deliver real-time, multimedia information on demand for use in classroom instruction. Three pilot schools in…