A critique of a previously published article, which raised anthropological and sociological questions about computer literacy, asserts that only through more development and evaluation can the true effectiveness of computers in education be ascertained. A response to this critique asserts that research must also consider the role of popular…

This essay, written by the U.S. Secretary of Education, contends that in order for the United States to accomplish the goals set out in "Goals 2000," society must make investments of technology in public schools to ensure access of students to the emerging national information infrastructure, the information superhighway. (MKR)

Describes features and uses of the Geometry Forum, a National Science Foundation funded Internet project which includes a set of electronic newsgroups for people interested in geometry. (MKR)

Presents ways that teachers can gain free or low-cost access to the international electronic network known as the Internet. Discusses activities in British Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Newfoundland, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Virginia. (MKR)

Describes three methods for using computers in agricultural education: electronic mail, electronic bulletin boards, and computer conferencing. (SK)

The level of technology in the boardroom has not kept pace with what is available in district classrooms. Boards should gain electronic access to information, such as budget figures, and learn to use computer graphics (via laptop computers and wall screens) to make presentations of projects, policies, and school tax histories. The paper-shuffling…

The updated HyperCard is reviewed, and instructions are given for "unmasking" the full program. It is concluded that the improvements are powerful and give the program the potential to be a useful tool for educators who need to customize or create their own applications. (six references) (LB)

A list of science-related computer bulletin board systems is presented. Entries include geographic area, phone number, and a short explanation of services. Also included are the addresses and phone numbers of selected commercial services. (KR)

This in-depth survey of 75 early-childhood-education directors examined the current status of computer use in early childhood education (ECE). Results suggest that training may be necessary to facilitate the introduction of computers in ECE environments. (Author/LRW)

Describes a suite of computer-based learning (CBL) programs called Mind Tools that help to record, structure, and analyze information and manage learning. (Author/CCM)

Explores the digital divide at historically Black colleges and universities, a technology gap that keeps overwhelmingly minority populations from participating in or benefiting from the information technology revolution. Describes efforts to remedy the problem at various schools, controversy over the existence of such a divide, and mobilization of…

West Virginia Wesleyan College has embraced technology with significant results; however, some professors question the goals and costs. (EV)

Offers some recent examples and findings that may help design computer-supported collaboration in higher education and initiates a theoretical discussion that focuses on individuals who collaborate. Focuses on the important role of the productive agency that leads people to contribute rather than just borrow knowledge. (SLD)

Describes the electronic homework system that provides individual students with a disk of programs that they can use to generate personalized problem sets. Discusses the advantages of this approach and the nature of computerized problems. (JRH)

Describes a study of 38 school leaders who participated in a technology-enhanced collaborative leadership program at California State University at Los Angeles. Four key program ingredients included identifying collaborative challenges, using collaborative technology to create an appropriate environment, facing collaborative challenges with…