The capacity of the "Geometer's Sketchpad" to trace the path of points by drawing the position of the point at different times provides a powerful tool to help see how velocities are related. Provides a snapshot of the process, along with the traces. (Author/ASK)

Provides an overview of the issues associated with using a laptop computer and presentation software during lectures. Illustrates from authors' experience, as well as end-of-semester grades and student evaluations. Concludes that computer presentations can act as useful tools in courses like social statistics and methods. (DSK)

Reviews how the University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) established a center to support its faculty. Addresses key questions related to the development of instructional technology (IT) centers through examples from UT-Austin. Discusses funding, fees, types of services and support, staffing, facilities provided, and training philosophy.…

Describes the use of spreadsheets as an alternative means of teaching complex mathematical concepts through simulation using the topic of the statistical power of tests as an example. Through the simulation it is possible for the learner to explore the design factors that influence power. Also provides a simple way of calculating power as a…

Discusses the place of linear programming in college curricula and the advantages of using linear-programming software. Lists important characteristics of computer software used in linear programming for more effective teaching and learning. (ASK)

Describes a support model for academic computing developed and implemented at Carleton College (Minnesota) over the past six years. In the discipline-focused model, technical support staff work to identify, facilitate, and tailor technical tools and methods to the pedagogical needs of faculty. Curricular use of computers and computer skill levels…

The theme in this special section is computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL). The papers mark the development of computer-supported cooperative work and give a diversity of perspectives in the field, representing a range of interests and concerns. (AEF)

Discusses some alternatives in acquiring computers that can help schools provide every student with some computer functionality at less cost. Several companies and their product offerings are highlighted. (GR)

Discusses issues raised in a May 2000 forum on the growing investment by colleges and universities in various electronic businesses, including offering distance education, providing a portal to the Internet, and marketing. Discusses issues concerning the importance of business process redesign, use of E-business as a strategic tool, brand value…

This teacher tells her story of venturing into technology-assisted learning and becoming a mentor for others. Highlights include project-based initiatives and professional development; the National Information Infrastructure and the Global Information Infrastructure; PowerUp and the Council of Regional Information Technology Associations(CRITA);…

Questionnaires were completed by 50 college faculty who each evaluated a course they had taught which emphasized technology and another course taught more traditionally. Several correlations were found among presence or absence of technology, instructors' teaching styles, and instructors' perception of average student learning style. (DB)

Describes and reports some results from a project designed to evaluate the use of information technology (IT) for teaching and learning on a range of undergraduate mathematics courses at a U.K. university. Focuses on students' tales of resistance, although many students were positive about the use of IT. Suggests that these tales spring from…

Explains how to do a science fair project and lists the necessary steps. Provides Internet resources. (YDS)

HealthTeacher.com provides free Internet access to a K-12 curriculum which meets recent health education standards and can serve as a school health education curriculum or supplement existing curriculum. It was designed to build health literacy among health educators, helping health teachers understand skills-based teaching and assessment.…

Identifies some trends in geometry teaching and illustrates them with reference to some of the more common software packages and their application and possible implications for junior high school geometry teaching and learning. (Contains 23 references.) (ASK)