As assistive devices for students with disabilities become more useful and less expensive, special educators participating on teams which evaluate and select appropriate technology must consider fundamental educational principles, student characteristics, and the characteristics of the technology. (A table lists annual assistive technology…

Describes the planning process and discusses important issues impacting the design of a new library building at DePaul University, Illinois. Planning for the changing demands of students, curricula, and information technology is discussed and samples from the planning document are included. (EA)

The information division at Cornell University (New York) information resources division has determined that its traditional program development method is inadequate to meet the demographic, fiscal, and technological demands of the 1990s. It is changing its systems analysis and design procedures to deliver applications better, faster, and with…

Discusses the need to incorporate information skills across the curriculum. Problems facing school libraries are examined; strategies to promote information skills across the curriculum are suggested; the use of information technology is considered; examples of current practice in the United Kingdom are described; and implications for librarians…

Response to issues discussed in Ann Irving's article in this yearbook focuses on the changing role of school librarians. Highlights include the impact of information technology on library services; the development of school libraries in the United Kingdom versus the United States; instruction in information skills; and equal access to information.…

Analyzes research cited in "Library Literature" during the past year that concerns school libraries. Topics examined include censorship issues; information literacy and library instruction; reading; the use of technology, especially microcomputers; and comprehensive state surveys. (14 references) (LRW)

Describes the ScrapBookUSA Writing Project, a computer telecommunications project linking classrooms across the country, and its educational opportunities for the writing and multicultural studies curricula. Examples of Hello letters, student essays, and ScrapBook Chronicles are given to demonstrate the impact a wide audience and immediate…

Outlines the contents of "Compressed Video: Operations and Applications," a compilation of the writings of many people with direct experience using compressed video (CV), an interactive and digitally transmitted technology. Covers the book's purposes and intended audience, and discusses CV applications in various educational settings,…

Distance education applications are growing, fueled by pressing needs, advancing technology, lean budgets, and new partnerships. Programs, such as the University of Wisconsin's, are successful for various reasons. Greater faculty involvement, improved course design, planning, increased staff support, faculty training, participation in…

This policy framework provides guidelines for federal agencies on public access to government electronic information. Highlights include reasons for disseminating information; defining user groups; which technology to use; pricing flexibility; security and privacy issues; and the private sector and state and local government roles. (LRW)

Discussion of technology transfer planning in both developed and developing nations focuses on the selection of a cadre, i.e., a group of trainees who will then train others. Topics discussed include goals and objectives; change strategies; strategic plans; and cadre selection, including experience, education, communication skills, and interest in…

Presented are activities suggested through Project L.A.B.S. that involve the topic of toxicology. Activities include suggested research, the risk benefit seesaw, human-made compounds, legislation, a historical perspective, and health. A suggested readings list is provided. (KR)

Described is the student selection procedure for higher education in technical sciences in Finland. Examined are the outlook, problems, and opportunities for development of universities of technology in the 1990s. The inadequate preparation of students in math and science and the lack of women who chose technological studies are discussed. (KR)

Described is a take-home project in which students use an electronic systems kit to produce a working circuit. Students were asked to identify a security need in their own home and design and build a suitable security system. The use of a computer to produce the circuits is advised. (KR)

A paradigm that suggests the critical factor of quality rather than quantity of knowledge is proposed. The potential for retention and transfer in using a design and technology approach is discussed. Activities that generate relevant data for students are provided. (KR)