Proposes an approach to educational change that is nondisruptive to the present system, produces meaningful and lasting learning outcomes, and is cost-effective. Identifies the elements involved in creating this approach: learning and thinking models, technology integration, shared vision of the future, professional practice, interdisciplinary…

Discusses radically transformed library organizations and the characteristics of the library leaders who will create them. The development of posthierarchical libraries, reasons for reeingineering traditional libraries, characteristics and roles of posthierarchical library leaders, critical leadership strategies, and impediments to transforming…

Maintains that the computer is a new tool to link the concepts of information and art together. Asserts that electronic tools have a hidden point of view that is more complex than that included in a brush, printing press, or a camera. Concludes that there may be a move toward a reunion of art and science and of process and product. (CFR)

Maintains that photographs can be used to enhance instruction at all grade levels. Discusses the hardware, software, and process necessary to create both teacher-developed and student-developed photo compact disks. Also maintains that many commercial photo CDs are available royalty-free for the classroom. (CFR)

This annotated bibliography contains 63 references to literature on the subject of teaching on the cutting edge. Topics include preservice teacher education, politics of education, educational technology, college-school relationships, school reform, diversity, and feminism. (SM)

A first-grade teacher in Hawaii's Kamehameha Schools describes her experiences introducing educational technology into the classroom, examining her fears and successes as she and her students learned to use optical scanners, telecommunications, CD-ROM, and electronic mail to enhance their reading and writing skills. (SM)

When integrated appropriately into the curriculum, technology can support the achievement of specific learning outcomes. To help newcomers to technology, the paper lists professional journals, technology organizations, and quality software and multimedia catalogs and presents a list of strategies teachers can use to evaluate whether technology can…

Describes the development of a statewide delivery system in Wyoming for an inservice teacher education course on the integration of computer-based technologies into elementary/middle school classrooms. The Portal School system, where teachers attend leadership workshops and then deliver the off-campus courses, is explained. Sample lesson plans are…

Discusses the results of a study that investigated the level of computer use among beginning primary and secondary teachers in Western Australia. Correlations between the instructional technology courses in teacher training programs and the level of computer usage in the classroom are described, particularly regarding curriculum issues and…

Discusses changes in scholarly and cultural records resulting from the transition from print to electronic information. The role of libraries is considered, including licensing agreements, interlibrary loans, broadcast media, networks, preservation of records, and dangers of centralization; and problems with reliance on electronic information…

The first of two articles presents trends in educational media and technology identified by tracking topics most frequently presented in literature. The second article provides a summary of the White House Conference on Library and Information Services and highlights recommendations relevant to educational media and technology. (Contains 50…

Argues that K-12 media educators and librarians should become vocal advocates for Internet connection in their elementary and secondary schools. Topics include K-12 uses of the Internet; Internet resources; FrEdMail (Free Educational Electronic Mail); and a BITNET computer conference. Appendices list computer conferences, networking contracts, and…

Analyzes current opinion on the development of information literacy skills among adult higher education students. Highlights include lifelong learning; information literacy and the role of the academic librarian; adult learning theory; defining information skills; and information literacy and the external student, including continuing education,…

Discusses results of a Delphi study of secondary school library media specialists that identified difficulties of students in using online and CD-ROM databases, suggested design elements and curricular and instructional strategies to make them more valuable as learning resources, and determined policy issues relating to electronic information…

The program of the Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology at Alfred University (New York) is described, focusing on the center's role in technology transfer, management structure, funding, contract negotiation, intellectual property rights, and evaluation as part of a statewide system of research/development centers. An economic impact study is…