Discusses how the Internet and World Wide Web will affect teaching, the curriculum, and the role of the teacher in the classroom. Provides a list of websites and print resources for educators. (JOW)

The main purpose of this paper is to provide teachers of mathematics in higher education with a guide to a selection of web-based resources which it is hoped will be useful in their teaching. Short reviews of a number of web sites are provided. It is not claimed that the collection of sites reviewed is exhaustive, or indeed that those reviewed are…

There are millions of web pages available on the World Wide Web. Using the word "math" or "maths" in one of the many search engines such as Alta Vista brings forth details of many thousands of mathematics web pages. All around the world, mathematicians are more than willing to share their knowledge with others. However, this can present more…

Reports on a study designed to illustrate the need for self-regulated learning when using the Internet for education. Two alternate forms of an on-line instructional web site containing the same information were developed. Results indicated that typical learner characteristics were not road blocks to on-line learning. (Author/MM)

Describes a high school course entitled "Science Technology in Society". High school students use live video presentations and world wide web courseware. Concludes that distance learning students performed as well as traditionally instructed students. (SAH)

Considers why technology has not lived up to it expectations in bringing about improvements in language learning. Looks at a Website that offers a considerable volume of ICT training materials for language teachers, the ICT4LT website (http://www.ict4lt.org). Examines the aims behind the site as a whole and the pattern of visits to different…

Describes gender differences in the use of online chat room tutorials by nontraditional chemistry students enrolled in distance-learning sections of a general chemistry course. (Author/CCM)

This book brings together a selection of articles published in "The American Journal of Distance Education" that are related to Web-based delivery of distance education. Articles include: "Performance and Perceptions of Distance Learners in Cyberspace" (Peter Navarro and Judy Shoemaker); "Distance Education for Dentists: Improving the Quality of…

This paper discusses a workshop designed for career development professionals and paraprofessionals working in an educational environment. Participants in the workshop learn about educationally transforming ideas adaptable to a variety of teaching styles; new ways to use traditional classroom resources; and ways in which to acquire new skills for…

Looks at some key elements of teachers' knowledge and skill bases and considers how these might be supported in Web-based instruction. Describes the "micro-genres" that constitute the instructional events of the online class. Introduces a software package to demonstrate how these interactions may be facilitated in practice. (Author/AEF)

Describes six models of virtual schools which use e-mail, online chats, Internet resources, and archived resources to teach courses. Discusses advantages and limitations of virtual schools, and presents some questions for evaluating them. A sidebar lists 10 virtual school Web sites. (AEF)

Theme articles discuss new tools and proven strategies for teaching agricultural education using the World Wide Web, the Internet, computers, and other distance education methods as tools. (JOW)

This paper examines how educators can use technology to guide the constructivist approach to science education, and discusses techniques explicitly applicable for today's Web format. The paper begins by addressing the following pertinent questions for education in this new era: What is Education? Where is the classroom? Where are the students?…

Describes World Wide Web capabilities and services of interest to physical education teachers in the areas of professional development (e.g., communicating with colleagues, and accessing professional organizations and publications) and class activities (e.g., finding facts, distributing class materials, and using bulletin boards). (SM)

Cites advantages of using computers and the World Wide Web in classroom simulations. Provides a sample simulation that teaches the basic economic principles of trade, investment, and public goods in the context of U.S. economic history. (JEH)