This paper is a report of three case studies considering the instructional uses of technology in public school classrooms. A level of technological proficiency was determined for each school that participated in the research through the use of a series of surveys, teacher interviews, and observation. Once a level of proficiency was determined for…

Legislators and community leaders have the responsibility to develop policies and make informed decisions to ensure that new technologies will enhance, and not frustrate, learning. That is why Congress established the Web-based Education Commission that for the past year has been chairing an effort exploring ways in which the Internet is changing…

This issue of "Service-Learning Network" explores some useful applications of technology to service learning. In the classroom, technology, computers, and the Internet can stimulate activity and cooperative learning while they forge links between curriculum and community. Articles in this issue are: "Service Learning on the…

Four fifth grade classrooms embarked on a modified ubiquitous computing initiative in Fall 2003. Two 15-computer wireless laptop carts were shared among the four classrooms in an effort to integrate technology across the curriculum and affect change in student learning and teacher pedagogy. This initiative?in contrast to other 1:1 programs and…

Teachers often lack time to integrate technology instruction into an already overloaded academic program. A science teacher at a Geneva international school describes a successful program for encouraging and developing computer use and literacy at the secondary level. One solution is to employ a special science computing coordinator to investigate…

The rural Southwest Virginia Governor's School (SWVGS) has spent the last two years developing a high-speed regional Internet access model (known as FutureNET) that provides a mix of connection methods for appropriate and affordable educational access to worldwide Internet resources. Discussion includes hurdles to Internet connection, equipment,…

An evaluation of the Boulder Valley (Boulder, CO) Internet Project (K-12) investigated how the project could be improved and if it could be replicated in other school districts. Describes the Integrated Technology Adoption and Diffusion Model that guided research and analysis and uses several theoretical models of innovation adoption within…

Argues that, to plan for and to manage information technology, student affairs administrators must assume four roles: (1) architects who construct the vision, goals, and objectives of technology implementation; (2) facilitators of change who impart information; (3) educators who share information technology's importance; (4) and policymakers who…

Reports on an evaluation of European Union-funded initiatives within the DELTA Program carried out by five EuroStudyCentres (ESCs). Concludes that (1) the decision about implementing educational technologies should be a result of a close examination of the match between technology and educational conditions; (2) for the optimal technology/user…

Summarizes recommendations related to technology use within America's elementary and secondary schools, made by the Panel on Educational Technology. Includes: (1) focus on learning with technology; (2) emphasize content and pedagogy; (3) give special attention to professional development; (4) engage in realistic budgeting; (5) ensure equitable,…

Talks about the creation of a Web site that generates news and features related to teens and their concerns in Lakewood, Ohio. Shows how a feasible course in online journalism grew from the original idea. Describes the course. (PA)

Identifies inservice teacher recommendations for incorporating technology competency requirements into preservice teacher education programs based on survey results from 287 elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers. Analysis of the data, including rankings of competencies, supports the importance of technology training for teacher…

Recounts the journey of three literacy teachers learning about classroom use of computers and developing a computer-driven unit on Australian animals. Describes the learning process--the teachers wanted their students to have positive experiences with computers. States that, as a result of the experience, an interactive unit was developed that…

For the past decade, the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education and local school districts have worked to discover effective methods for integrating educational technologies into teaching practice. Some basic strategies and philosophies include establishing effective goals for technology, providing adequate teacher and student access…

Teachers need training and support to revise their instructional practices to address the Information Society's needs. Districts must commit substantial resources to help teachers gain necessary skills and understanding. Considerable expertise is needed to establish an appropriate technological infrastructure and use it effectively. Traditional…