Indiana University and the University of Delaware have begun to expand the notion of financial information management by the innovative use of computer and Internet applications. Widespread access to institutional information has advantages and disadvantages. At both institutions, information managers addressed administrative resistance but…

Describes how a Minnesota high school made use of the Internet as a classroom resource for a unit on AIDS/HIV. Information includes: difficulties such as limited access, lack of planning time, and effective dissemination of information; search engines used; and description of computer-related skills learned by students. A sidebar lists questions…

Presents highlights of abstracts submitted for the 13th International Conference on Technology and Education (ICTE). Topics include Internet policy and practice, classroom/curriculum issues, K-12 technology standards, tools, copyright, networked computing, and aid for developing nations. Lists areas of concern not addressed by conference…

Discussion of electronic journals focuses on the founding of "IPCT Journal" (Interpersonal Computing and Technology). Topics addressed include scholarship and scholarly journals; effects of the print model on the electronic model; and problems with electronic journals, including credibility, accessibility, technical issues, and questions…

Describes a study in progress that examines electronic journals within the context of the formal scholarly communication process and attempts to determine whether publication in electronic journals brings the expected rewards of research publication. The criteria for acceptable scholarly communication channels and the study's methodology and…

Discussion of computer networking and information retrieval technology focuses on the usefulness of accessing remote library catalogs. Experiences with the University of California MELVYL online catalog and Internet are described, problems of remote access for the user are considered, and future possibilities are suggested. (nine references) (LRW)

Profiles 10 technology-based programs in Montana, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho schools that use computers, the Internet, and multimedia to teach math, science, information skills, economics, English, history, and graphic design. Includes teacher comments on hardware, software, costs, the changing role of the teacher, Internet safety, and…

Outlines current directions that computer assisted language learning (CALL) is taking, highlighting CALL's social dimension and discussing Turkle's books, "Language Learning Through Social Computing" and "Life on the Screen." The paper explains that the current social context, which includes rich, user-friendly environments for sharing, discourse,…

Examines Internet use by preservice teachers and reports on a survey of 25 undergraduate education students concerning their experiences with technology, opinions about technology integration within their education curriculum, and expectations for future technology integration as teachers. Discusses barriers to, and benefits of, faculty use of…

Suggests ways to better implement the World Wide Web as a powerful teaching tool. Considers three general educational strategies, each of which taps into different strengths of the Internet as an information delivery system. Describes daily Internet-based exercises, project involvement activities, and cyber field trips. (AEF)

Discusses the use of technology and the Internet in society and especially in our schools. Highlights include technology as a tool to help achieve educational goals; helping students use computers proficiently; technology and computer literacy; integrating computer skills within the Big6 information problem-solving process; and teaching integrated…

Discusses the many reasons to use the Internet in English-as-a-Second-Language classrooms, including increased student motivation, authentic language use, global awareness, and environmental friendliness (decreased use of paper). Examines two popular features of the Internet (electronic mail and the World Wide Web), presenting projects that can…

Discusses impacts of the Internet on reference services and changing roles for reference librarians. Describes a continuum of libraries (Sutton) from a paper-based (traditional) to a fully digital library. Examines K-12 uses and benefits of digital reference services (question-and-answer services sometimes referred to as AskA's). Describes K-12…

Relates experiences in providing on-site Internet workshops to the newly networked Native-Alaskan village of Galena. Discusses a handbook of K-12 Internet resources, the collaborative relationship at the core of Internet innovations, creating an online course on brokering Internet learning resources, and the three biggest advantages the Internet…

Addresses issues relating to the Internet and personal privacy. Defines privacy and discusses it in the context of property boundaries, contracts or special relationships, and gossip. Explores clashes between ideals of personal privacy, free speech, and economic freedom in the context of the Internet. (DSK)