An administrator of the United Kingdom's Open University and two cofounders of Western Governors University participate in a panel discussion of higher education in a global marketplace, the potential for new networked delivery strategies, the future of selective, conventional institutions and the traditional student experience, the influence of…

A partnership of reservation schools, communities, universities, corporations, and agencies develops culturally appropriate curricula for Native Americans through technology. Nineteen member schools in 10 states set their own goals based on local needs and access to technology. Summer institutes provide teacher technology workshops and project…

Discusses the importance of a team of technology teachers, library and information professionals, and administrators working together to achieve technology's potential in schools. Addresses three key questions (What needs to be done?, Who will do it?, and How will it be done?) that this team must answer for successful integration of technology…

Describes redesign and evaluation of a full-year, introductory undergraduate course in world religions, from a traditional lecture-based model to a Web-based format, motivated by the highly personal and valuative nature of the course content, large class size, and lack of personal interaction. Two pedagogical approaches, caring regard and…

The annual, peer-reviewed collection of reports on innovative approaches to medical education includes 72 brief reports of teaching techniques and approaches, categorized by their emphasis on students, technology use, development of professional skills/attitudes, teaching and assessment strategies, graduate medical education, and continuing…

The United States senator describes NetDay events, fast-spreading celebrations of educational partnerships committed to technological advancement in schools. Three attitude shifts help technology improve education: (1) educators and software developers creating instructional tools that help all students; (2) policymakers ensuring universal access…

Describes statewide information automation and connectivity efforts in North Carolina. Highlights include Triangle Research Libraries Network Document Delivery System; cooperative networking projects; public library connectivity to the state library; rural access projects; community college automation; K-12 technology plans; electronic government…

Observes the sorry state of computer and multimedia instruction integrated into history departments and places the blame squarely at the feet of support facilities that fail to keep up. Critiques online and CD-ROM resources. Suggests some basic and useful approaches for faculty. (MJP)

Utilizes a computer program to search for legal terminology in Concepcion Arenal's 1861 treatise "The Woman of the Future." Arenal appropriated two different types of legal discourse in her work. Discusses the problems this presented for linguistic analyses. Includes fascinating details on Arenal and her work. (MJP)

Profiles four elementary and secondary schools from around the country that have created successful staff development programs to address an array of diversity issues common in schools nationwide. The efforts included emphasizing assessment and nonverbal techniques; pairing teachers and students on technology-based projects; emphasizing motivation…

Over the last three years the Government strategy on ICT in education has been refocused on getting ICT embedded in subject teaching. The DfES has been working closely with subject professional associations such as ATM and the Mathematical Association (MA) to help with this objective. In November 2004, the Department's ICT in Schools Division (now…

"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This March 18, 2005 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "After a Loss, Silence?" (Silin, Jonathan G.); (2) "Is Frantz Fanon…

Selecting and using effective instructional strategies is a challenge facing those involved with preservice teacher education. Two instructional strategies with emerging empirical support include WebQuests and Case Method Instruction; however, both have limitations. This study examined the effects of using a CaseQuest--a hybrid of WebQuests and…

This descriptive study addressed the role of virtual learning environments in fostering reflective thought among preservice teachers through dialogic interaction. Preservice teachers tend to view teaching as a formulaic application of theory and strategies. When challenged with making decisions in novel settings, they are often unable to apply…

Using Milton's "Paradise Lost" as metaphor, this article examines shifting positions of authority, and the role of technology, in higher education practice. As higher education becomes caught up in the performative agendas of globalised market rationalism, technology is mobilised in a specific way which sits uncomfortably with…