Highlights the use of electronic discussion boards in the English-as-a-Second-Language classroom. Suggests that discussion boards provide flexibility, interconnectiveity, and many other benefits for teachers and learners. (Author/VWL)

Examines how an individual enhances their learning about design and interacts dynamically in a Web-based learning environment. Describes the use of role playing to think about design in different contexts in a university in Taiwan; discusses the continuing need for traditional design studios; and considers communication via electronic media.…

Based on a review of the literature, this article examines the roles of a computer conference moderator in distance education. Highlights include the role of technology in distance education; interactions in learning, including synchronous and asynchronous interaction; reliance on discussion; and pedagogical, social, managerial, and technical…

Describes a study of undergraduates that investigated the effects of communication mode (i.e., face-to-face versus remote), information load, and distribution of information on biased discussion in groups. Topics discussed include computer-mediated communication systems (CMCS); biased discussion and information characteristics; and biased…

The International Education and Resource Network (I*EARN) creates an international classroom in which students work together on global education projects and literary and current events publications. Teacher David Egan describes some of the many activities available to students on the network. (LZ/Author)

Discusses international collaboration between teachers and students through the National Geographic Society's Kids Network and provides examples from various countries. Topics include language barriers and opportunities, cultural differences, differences in teaching styles and curriculum, cost considerations, and preparation time. A sidebar lists…

Describes an electronic distance collaboration ("collaborative effort done over distance, using computer networks such as the Internet") via electronic mail between students at three universities. Topics include how success in electronic distance collaboration should be defined, what factors are related to success, and the importance of social…

Examines attempts by environmental educators to adopt computer-mediated communication (CMC), primarily computer conferencing, to enhance instruction. Discussion includes the advantages of online communication, common technical and training problems, and social considerations for the design and implementation of environmental CMC projects. (JKP)

Technology is making home schooling easier on parents as well as more interesting for students. In addition to taking classes online, home-schooled children are researching projects on the Internet and communicating with other home schoolers. (MLF)

Discusses developments in desktop videoconferencing. Highlights include document conferencing, collaboration, software, equipment, vendors, standards, customer service, costs, connectivity, professional training, systems implementation, and future perspectives. Sidebars provide examples of videoconferencing, virtual classrooms, and training…

Discusses issues of information technology as they relate to the future of developmental education. Characterizes the potential applications for laptop-based technologies, telecommunications, and hypermedia. Suggests that educators will need to teach developmental students how to use the technology as an extension of their minds. (MAB)

Examines the role of electronic academic journals in scholarly communities. Discusses ways in which the journals support and alter the development of scholarly communities including enhanced communication, cost effectiveness, dissemination speed, preprint distribution, and collaborative texts. Describes experiences with one electronic journal…

Uses situated evaluation to study synchronous and asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) in a required graduate seminar in composition studies. Shows that (1) CMC itself does not change classroom practices; and (2) CMC does not necessarily encourage equal participation. Recommends a pedagogy that allows for conflict resolution and uses…

Discusses Industrial and Digital Age educational models, needs, and expectations of adult and traditional learners for Internet-based education; knowledge management and its impact on technical communication; the Universal Campus Network and the nature of Web-based education in the near future; elements for success for Web-based distance education…

Describes the reciprocity of relationships between recent educationally relevant psychological conceptions and educationally oriented usages of technologies, analyzing recent theory and methodological developments in educational technology and psychology; showing how technology helps realize psychologically guided pedagogical conceptions; and…