A discussion of what makes a college or university a quality institution, particularly as it relates to student choice of college, looks at three major factors: the composition of the student body; opportunities for productive student interaction with faculty and administrators; and the role of technology in creating good educational facilities.…

This article, the second in a two-part series on aspects of distance education, presents pedagogical considerations concerning Type I Technology, technology (such as e-mail, Listservs, newsgroups, and MOOs) used primarily to supplement other learning resources. Examines the design, development, delivery, and evaluation phases of courses using Type…

This 1994 study evaluated the National Curriculum Council-sponsored multimedia mathematics package World of Numbers. The study in a comprehensive school found the intended use of the material, especially how to integrate activities into the curriculum, and the role of the teacher unclear. Presents episodes and interpretation of classroom…

Educators who do not learn to use computers and the information highway in the classroom may be depriving themselves and their students of opportunities to access information and develop skills. This article describes how K-12 and higher education teachers should approach and use technology for management, collaboration, and conferencing. Software…

Discusses the results of a study that examined the perceptions of elementary and secondary school teachers and of educational technology faculty and graduate students about five topic areas related to educational technology: instructional design, cooperative learning, learner control, school reform, and computers and media. (Author/LRW)

Defines some of the current trends in music and society that will result in a radically altered educational landscape in the next 50 years. Foremost among these is technological innovation that has changed not only the definition of music but also the process of education. Discusses ensuing changes and implications. (MJP)

Recounts the process through which a collegiate Music Educators National Conference (MENC) chapter created a World Wide Web home page. Discusses the information included and links to other sites. Includes a brief discussion and location of several online magazines. (MJP)

Successful professional development schools are characterized by shared decision making among stakeholders; exemplary educational programs; culturally responsive teaching; coaching as a professional development tool; a set of proficiencies that guide curriculum for future teachers; emphasis on technology to facilitate student, teacher, and teacher…

Discusses problems with integrating information and communication technology in education and describes a tool developed by the Curriculum Information Technology Integration Project in Manitoba to save teachers time and make it easier for technology integration. Highlights include planning; preparation of classroom materials; professional…

Examines the critical role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in Swedish early childhood classrooms. Suggests that for children to become skillful users of ICT, equipment and a variety of software must be readily available, and teachers must develop their expertise with technology in order to use it effectively and creatively in…

Tracks the trend toward heavy college and university investment in information technology and encouragement of its use for teaching and administration, but notes that the technology's full potential has not been reached. Illustrates the trends with experiences of Voorhees College (South Carolina), a small, historically black liberal arts college,…

Illustrates how computers can assist teachers in preventing impulsivity and foster the cognitive and metacognitive development of students. Discusses theoretical aspects of impulsivity and learning difficulties; software for improving self-regulated learning, in particular the VISPRO (Visualizing Processes) project; and teacher education needs,…

Provides information for educational technologists who are considering work as consultants in developing countries. Discusses cultural, societal, and political differences; issues of personnel, funding, and power and telecommunications systems; and selecting media. Suggests guidelines for selecting instructional materials and designing distance…

Maintains that the explosion of information technology combined with a cornucopia of new critical approaches places even heavier demands on art teachers and students. Examines some of the cognitive and curricular consequences of these changes. Offers recommendations for guiding future research on art learning and curricular development. (MJP)

Reports on a pilot study designed to assess the potential of computer-marked tests for allowing students to monitor their learning. Students' answers to multiple choice tests were fed into a computer that provided a full analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Students responded favorably to the feedback. (MJP)