Proposes that educators must go beyond computer literacy to achieve technological competence if successful integration of technology into the classroom is to occur. An educator who is technologically competent understands the relationship between basic computer functions and student learning, and uses this understanding to design, facilitate, and…

While the number of computers in the classroom continues to increase and tremendous support for technology integration exists in government, business, and academia, a major discrepancy exists between the level of technology use expected of educators and the actual use and integration of technology in the classroom. This article examines barriers…

Describes South Dakota's Technology for Teaching and Learning Academy (TTL), a statewide program for teacher training opportunities to help integrate technology into the schools and to enhance students' educational opportunities. Discusses TTL objectives; evaluation results; and planned program refinement. (LRW)

Discusses the top challenges commonly confronted nationwide by school districts districts, facilities, and business. Challenges include construction and repair, enrollment, funding, security and safety, technology, maintenance, staff training and retention, and unfunded mandates. (GR)

Examines preservice teachers' (PSTs) perceptions of technology and their future plans for implementation. The survey results raise general implications for teacher preparation programs. The major implication is that although computers are seen as important, PSTs are not preparing themselves to implement them successfully and powerfully into…

The Internet's effects are spreading. Schools are purchasing computer programs, assisted by state, federal, and corporate grants. K-12 schools spent nearly $7 billion on instructional technology in 2000. The digital divide is narrowing; Generation I kids have greater computer access at home and at school. In a sidebar, Sandra Feldman urges…

Describes an evaluation program designed to assess the effectiveness of technology enhanced instruction within the context of the Technology Enhanced Secondary Science Instruction (TESSI) project, a field-based research program of technology integration into secondary science. Includes analyses of student enrollment and achievement, ethnographic…

Describes a preservice technology course taught at the University of Victoria using the elementary science, math, and social studies curriculum as the focal point. The main goal is to provide students with a model of how to teach these subjects with the technology rather than just how to use technology. The course has been very successful,…

Describes how preservice students in an elementary education four-year degree program learn about and learn with information technology (IT). Discusses the evolving faculty inservice program to retool instructors to enable them to provide meaningful IT experiences for students. Outlines a set of IT modules that focus on how to integrate technology…

The Singapore school system is moving cautiously to embrace new technology, especially in the area of classroom teaching and learning. The sustainability of the increased momentum of computer technology usage is critical for full integration of computer technology in classroom teaching and learning. A brief discussion of the implications for…

Describes the work of Curriculum Services Canada (CSC), a pan-Canadian standards agency that evaluates learning resources. Discusses the CSC process of evaluating conventional classroom resources, the extension of the evaluation process to new electronic learning resources, evaluation criteria used, and dissemination of results and training to…

Describes technology integration into the curriculum in a Texas school district. Discusses teacher training and explains measurement techniques, including Concerns Based Adoption Model for changes related to Internet use, the Innovation Configuration (use of the Internet), Stages of Concern Questionnaire for attitude changes, and Levels of Use for…

Discusses the Working Connections Program, a program funded by Microsoft Corporation and administered by American Association of Community Colleges. Describes the program as being created to assist community colleges in the development and implementation of information technology (IT) programs that are designed to train skilled IT workers. (NB)

This study follows three sixth grade primary school students as they access, interpret, and use information found on the Web for a class assignment. Discusses information seeking behavior, information interpretation skills, and information utilization, issues that educators must address to successfully integrate the Web into the classroom.…

Proposes an empirical framework for integrating the web as a local resource to support teaching activity. The potential of digital information to enhance student performance is discussed and some guidelines are presented to improve what the author calls "live experience" of class content themes. Ends with a question section to promote discussion…