Argues that the amount of attention and resources devoted to the use of technology in education and training distracts from important problems and issues that need to be addressed for effective teaching and learning. Discusses instructional television, computer-based instruction, adaptive technology, distance learning, teacher education, and the…

Observes that the impetus for global education and the growth of the Internet share common roots and are easily integrated for educational purposes. Provides critical reviews of five World Wide Web sites devoted to global education resources and includes the Web address for each site. (DSK)

Discusses the development at Bowen High School (Chicago, IL) of firsthand experiences to create connections for students between their local and global worlds. Outlines the course, explains specific projects, and discusses links between the classroom and community. Includes a list of helpful teaching resources. (DSK)

This paper, based on a qualitative research study, describes the technology resources available in the Indiana University School of Education, explains the range of services provided by Education Technology Services (ETS), documents the organizational structure of ETS, and describes the key processes and culture of ETS. (Author/AEF)

Focuses on student use of primary sources on the Web. Lists and describes Web sites covering a variety of subject areas. Lists resources for teachers preparing materials related to the use of primary sources. (AEF)

Describes the age-related developmental issues that typically confront teachers and writers in developing and implementing educational simulation/games. Examines physical, personal and social, language, and cognitive factors. Discusses the steps taken in creating a 16-week simulation for 10- and 11-year olds. Provides a source list of games and…

Describes a school social-work intervention that enhanced parents' ability to promote their children's educational success. The intervention was designed to promote family involvement in home learning by facilitating the exchange of information between home and school and providing families with educational resources. The intervention demonstrated…

Explains that two-year colleges and their learning-resources programs use national standards in a variety of ways. Looks into the actual use of national standards in two-year colleges, breaking the data down by rural, suburban, and urban areas, and further by FTE and single and multicampus institutions. (VWC)

The King's College London component of a five nation European experimental study (FETICHE Project) of the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) is exploring the reality of communications between teacher trainers in the university and their cotutor partners in schools. Preliminary results indicate that identifying and getting…

Advances in information technology, coupled with changes in society, are creating new paradigms for education. The Web, as a medium of learning and instruction, has the potential to support the creation of well-designed resources. A table of features and components associated with Web-based instruction learning environments is provided.…

Describes the commercial pressures faced by public service educational television and results of poor public sector funding for core educational establishments. Discusses new technologies and financial deprivation; new partnerships and players; and the role for public broadcasters. (AEF)

Reviews online materials and educational resources, including: interactive scientific and space phenomena; program to help older learners; tutor service; test-preparation materials; interactive aquarium lesson plans; digital media archive package; academic support service for college students; security and administration software; network…

This theme issue guides teachers and students to annotated listings of Web sites, CD-ROMs and computer software, videos, books, and additional resources that deal with topics related to rights and responsibilities. Sidebar features discuss animal rights, handling money responsibly, and taking responsibility for the environment. (Contains Three…

Realizing that many find museums intimidating or boring, museum educators and curators are using the World Wide Web to bring children and museums together. This article discusses Web access to selected museums; describes curriculum tie-ins for language arts, careers, mythology, Pueblo Indians; and provides an annotated bibliography of online art…

Promotes teaching human rights at every educational level in conjunction with the United Nations-declared Human Rights Year. Provides World Wide Web addresses for resources on human rights and the Human Rights Year, including the United Nations and Amnesty International. Summarizes UN-suggested guidelines for human rights commemoration…