Argues that the Internet can continue its explosive growth only if it is carefully, constantly, and thoughtfully administered. Discusses the role of ISPs (Internet Service Providers); the need to respond to the market force; making the transition from the federal to the commercial level; funding; the domain name server; security; and challenges to…

Describes changes in public education over the last 150 years, discussing how changing politics have affected education; the influence of the electronic revolution (television and the Internet); the relationship between global economics, electronic communication, and education; and the movement from schools as a place to acquire basic language and…

An analysis of 291 student bibliographies submitted for courses at 10 undergraduate institutions revealed that only 7% of 2,355 citations were for electronic sources and that 89% of the students did not know how to cite electronic resources. No relationship was found between instruction in electronic resources and increased use. (PEN)

Various methods for retrieving chemical structure information on the World Wide Web are discussed. Although graphical plug-in programs provide more search capabilities, users first have to obtain a copy of the programs. Tripos's WebSketch and ACD Interactive Lab adopt a different approach; using JAVA applets, users create and display a structure…

The pervasiveness of information technology in higher education requires rethinking notions of student, course, curriculum, and other traditional concepts and processes of instruction. This article discusses Internet issues (access, portability, reliability, reboot priorities and back-up communications, student preparedness) and describes new…

An academic librarian answered 24 questions using reference books, then tried to answer the same questions using an Internet search engine (Metacrawler). Evaluates the results of the Internet searches and discusses implications for library reference services and reference book publishers; Internet user expectations and satisfaction; and librarians…

Argues that the power dynamics of conventional classrooms hinder communication between teacher and student. Suggests that technology-mediated distance learning programs such as OMNIBUS (online multi-degrees in national and international business) can provide environments that facilitate more communication between teacher and student. Indicates…

Describes an on-line mark-up-based composition learning environment system called CoCoA (Communicative Collection Assisting System). This system allows students and teachers to engage in marked-up documents via the Internet, and its environment is very similar to a real-world one in which people use pen and paper. CCML also facilitates teachers to…

Investigates how much electronic resources (e-sources) have been used in formal scholarly communication, using a case study in library and information science during 1994-96. Four citation-based indicators are used for the impact measurement. Compared with the impact of print sources, the impact of e-sources is small. Findings suggest e-source…

Presents resources for grades K-8, on the subject of Colonial America. Describes Web sites; CD-ROMs and software; videos; books; audios; magazines; and professional resources. Includes two articles, "Native Americans in the Colonies," and "The Golden Age of Pirates," which also highlight resources. Presents a Web activity focusing on daily life in…

The literature on language diversity, linguistic human rights, and language renewal is reviewed, and Web sites dedicated to Aboriginal languages are examined. The Internet provides a resource center where grammars, lexicons, fonts, and other resources can be developed; a means of learning languages; and a medium for communicating in Aboriginal…

Describes the Historic Pittsburgh project at the University of Pittsburgh, a joint project with the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania to produce a digital collection of historical materials available on the Internet. Discusses costs; metadata; digitization and preservation of originals; full-text capabilities; scanning; quality review;…

Describes e-global library, a virtual library based on the Jones International University's library that organizes Internet resources to make them more accessible to students at all skill levels. Highlights include online tutorials; research guides; financial aid and career development information; and possible partnerships with other digital…

Describes a lesson in which students read a letter from the Web site "Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities during the American Civil War," an interactive archive of digitized primary sources. Students search the site's 1860 population census to learn about Thomas Garber and his family. Students also learn about life in the 19th century.…

Describes multiple delivery systems offered through Indiana State University to meet the need of distance students, including instructors from technical institutes who need to pursue additional degrees to move to community colleges. Discusses satellite, videotape, and Internet possibilities; interaction; assessment; faculty development; time…