Advocates the use of online communication as a resource for meaningful research and shared observation by Montessorians. Makes suggestions regarding Web resources, purchasing a computer and hardware, obtaining Internet access, and using the Internet wisely. (KB)

Present a study conducted at The Ohio State University and compares students from the calculus-reform course sequence Calculus and Mathematica with traditional students in two areas: (1) conceptual and procedural understanding of calculus; and (2) achievement in calculus-dependent courses. Investigates student achievement in calculus-dependent…

Argues that composition instruction should be based upon a design model mirroring composition's process-based pedagogy, by asking students to plan, transform, evaluate and revise media-rich, hypertextual documents. Comments on an assignment that demonstrates how an integrated composition might be constructed using the design model. Concludes that…

This follow-up to a December 2000 article provides more details on Stanford University's venture into the "sell-side" of e-commerce, then describes another "sell-side" success story at the University of Wisconsin. Madison. Discusses experiences on the "buy-side" of e-commerce at the Massachusetts Institute of…

Analyzes student construction of function-based problem solving methods in introductory algebra. Describes longitudinal observation of a pair of students that studied algebra for three years using the function approach including intensive use of graphing technology. Offers terms for describing and explaining what and how do learners appreciate and…

Describes how this special issue collects a group of thought-provoking essays to encourage both writing teachers and the members of the more specialized field of Computers and Writing to consider questions of digital rhetoric and literacy in their many applications to subjects thought about everyday: pedagogy, professional writing, hypertext…

Five experts from various disciplines provide their perspectives on the role of computers in children's lives, discussing ways to ensure that computer technology is used equitably, effectively, and ethically to promote positive child development. Suggestions include training teachers, parents, and caregivers; developing new online content; viewing…

Takes a theme from "IMPACT Maths" and works it into a spreadsheet activity to display data in bar charts, pie charts, and line graphs. (ASK)

Invites others to join in the growing number of professionals using e-mail to share information and debate about mathematics teaching and learning by presenting one example of a thread of e-mails. (ASK)

The mathematical curriculum of the next millennium should harness children's motivation without losing their mathematics. Envisages that the computer might offer just the context to help do this. Presents snapshots from two case studies. (Contains 18 references.) (ASK)

Examines two types of computer environments suggested by the new Standards, one of which is the computer manipulative and the other a navigational environment such as the computer turtle. Discusses the contribution that these environments can make to young children's mathematics learning. (Contains 12 references.) (ASK)

Discusses issues related to Internet access in Head Start classrooms. Advocates development of an Internet Acceptable Use Policy for the classroom. Discusses the use of Internet filtering software and child-safe search engines for the classroom and at home. (KB)

The Internet's multimedia environment requires students to work as designers and artists. In this multimedia world, art is a basic literacy, and students need education in art literacy. This paper recommends that schools: rename and demystify art; hire more art teachers; increase fourth-literacy requirements in teacher education; and schedule one…

Computer workstations can enhance instruction in information-intensive courses if they have the necessary hardware and software to enable users to gather, analyze, integrate, and display information. A reliable workstation has a multimedia computer, large-screen projection system, laserdisc and VCR player, scanner, printer, copier, computer modem,…

Describes a teacher education program using the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards as a framework to organize staff development classes and integrate technology into teaching methods and content areas. A sidebar lists NCATE standards and desired skill levels. (JKP)