Examines the possibilities and advantages of computers in teaching hearing-impaired children. A method of using computers to improve the spoken and written communication skills of the hearing impaired is presented. Suggests that Hypertext and multimedia technologies can be successfully applied to speech therapy teaching, lip-reading teaching,…

This paper considers ways in which interactive video (IV) is used in mathematics classrooms in England. Teachers (n=14) chose modules from a package of 17. The three modules most used by teachers are discussed. Researchers found that IV use puts greater emphasis on process skills. (14 references) (Author/(MLB)

A "driver's license" at one suburban Minnesota high school is a free round-trip ticket to the world. The Internet allows students to stroll through the Louvre, tour the White House, or examine current satellite weather photos at NASA's computer center. Students are developing friendships, exploring different cultures, and learning…

Teacher education (TE) refers too infrequently to computer related technology. Much computer-related TE is simulated and delivered by non-teacher educators. The paper discusses the lack of integration between information technology (IT) and TE, noting that synergy rather than fragmentation is needed among people involved with IT and TE. (SM)

Presents results of a survey of undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs in educational communications and technology. Highlights include entrance requirements, graduation requirements, academic help for students, program content, curriculum evaluation, accreditation, faculty research, and international master's programs. (AEF)

Describes the results of a survey sent to deans of schools of education to ascertain the value of technology-based projects for tenure and promotion, types of information needed to judge project value, and barriers to participating in such projects. Faculty and administrators valued technology-based projects for tenure and promotion, though…

Discusses the distribution of curriculum ideas over the Internet. Considers the need for productivity software for curriculum development by classroom teachers, and introduces "Teacher's Curriculum Assistant," software designed for this purpose. Describes a constructivist curriculum and provides an example of a problem-solving…

Discusses the development of Minerva, a command-and-control training simulator that uses a multimedia computer network to exercise senior decision makers in crisis management at the Metropolitan Police Service (London). Examines the learning environment, programs, performance reviews, training scenarios, and technology. (AEF)

Describes acid-base titration experiments using the computer. (MKR)

Maintains that in an era of budget cuts and shortened music classes, music educators must be efficient with their use of time. Discusses the use of synthesizers and multimedia equipment. Includes a feature outlining ways to obtain equipment, copyright issues, and two teacher resources. (CFR)

Examines a staff development program that helped school administrators become more supportive, well-versed technological leaders in their schools. The program trained participants in use of educational technology and encouraged positive attitudes toward it. After discussing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program, the…

This study highlights two groups of students enrolled in a college mathematics of finance course using same textbook and instructor. Experimental group used menu-driven symbolic calculators, whereas control group used standard scientific calculators. Significant increases in favor of experimental group were found both with respect to students'…

This article provides pedagogical techniques that require active student participation in the use of computer spreadsheets while determining recursive numerical solutions to equations. Included are several computer screen displays which illustrate the various advantages in using spreadsheets specific to synthetic division, the bisection method,…

After years of offering no rewards or incentives to faculty for developing software or integrating technology into their teaching, a few colleges and universities have begun helping professors by offering lighter course loads, financial support, credit toward tenure or promotion, and assistance in selling their products. (MSE)

New developments in the use of automatically scorable constructed response item types for large-scale assessment are reviewed for five domains: (1) mathematical reasoning; (2) algebra problem solving; (3) computer science; (4) architecture; and (5) natural language. Ways in which these technologies are likely to shape testing are considered. (SLD)