Examines Internet search approaches by 123 students, and analyzes search methodologies relative to search successes. Presents three findings: (1) student experience with the Internet is closely correlated with ability to explore alternative search methods; (2) student level; and (3) a collaborative work among students in a classroom setting may…

Describes an online adaptation of a peer review and discussion project in which students collaborate across institutional boundaries to imitate a professional discourse community. Discusses key elements of the project, including the impetus behind creating such a module, its organization, and activities carried out by the students. (SAH)

Describes possible uses of computers and the internet for biology teachers to use as a supplemental instructional and research tool. Lists and defines commonly used Internet and computer terms. (Contains 26 internet references.) (ASK)

Peeping software takes several forms and can be used on a network or to monitor a certain computer. E-Mail Plus, for example, hides inside a computer and sends exact copies of incoming or outgoing e-mail anywhere. School staff with monitored computers should demand e-mail privacy. (MLH)

Discusses ways that technology is being applied to provide safe schools. Use of computers, CD-ROMs, and the Internet are explored as potential problem solving methods. Also discussed are the types of tools available for school staff training. (GR)

Discusses a research project that aims to study the grammatical development of two groups of language immersion students, one that is participating in an Internet project involving collaboration with learners in France and Canada, and another that is exposed to the teaching of grammar that has been integrated with content area studies. (Author/VWL)

University Web sites now offer a wide range of information, from up-to-date course catalogs and informational brochures to class notes for alumni. This article gives an array of ideas for enhancing the usefulness of a university's Web site. A sidebar discusses the pros and cons of linking the student newspaper to the university Web site. (JM)

Reports on a model of environmental education that aims to encourage greater attachment to the bioregion of Arcadia. The model results from cooperation within a village community and addresses the environmental education of people of all ages. (DDR)

Presents an autobiographical sketch of a science fiction writer's relationship with the Information Technology revolution, from the Commodore PET to Microsoft 2000: a creator of imaginary futures privileged to observe an "imaginary future" in the act of becoming present reality. Touches on the nature of narrative and technology, the changing…

Discusses how colleges are creating offices to handle crimes, near-crimes, human errors, dramas, and assorted foibles on increasingly Internet-connected campuses. (EV)

Describes the development of production requirements and technical specifications for a microfilm-to-digital conversion project that digitized early English books printed between 1475-1700. Discusses the Internet interface used for access; MARC records; indexing; partnerships with libraries and universities; scanning; database design; and quality…

Discussion of academic cheating and plagiarism focuses on occurrences in online courses, based on experiences at Baker College (Michigan). Highlights include tools to fight plagiarism; using search engines to detect plagiarism; digital paper mills; plagiarism detection companies; and the role of administrators and faculty. (LRW)

Describes GEM (Gateway to Educational Materials) that provides easy, fast, and free access to lesson plans, curriculum units, and other educational materials on the Internet. Discusses interaction between users and content providers; GEM versus search engines; how a GEM record is created; and the metadata used in GEM records. (LRW)

Explores potential online media service access in light of motivational factors, existing media use level, home communication technology infrastructure and demographic attributes. Findings indicate perceived gratification expectation dimensions were strong predictors of likely online media service use. (Contains 64 references.) (AEF)

To maximize electronic learning (instruction or learning experiences delivered or enabled by electronic technology) for work force development, the following are needed: (1) the highest quality possible; (2) new measures and methods for assessment and certification of learning; and (3) broad, equitable access. (SK)