Examines how teachers can find the right balance between teaching and being human for their students who are growing up in a constantly changing technological society. Discusses dilemmas faced by caring teachers, technology and standards, and finding the balance in the classroom and community. (AEF)

XML is a newly released subset of SGML that is intended to extend the benefits of that standard to the World Wide Web. Differences between SGML and XML are outlined, potential benefits are discussed, and answers are provided for some frequently asked questions regarding XML. (AEF)

Reviews models of accounting and management-courseware development; examines the role of the book metaphor in courseware and in learning; and discusses a framework of six alternatives to the book metaphor developed for the Business Education with Information Technology (BITE) project as part of the Teaching and Learning Technology Programme…

In education, the inclination to use new technology for old purposes is strong. Teachers and administrators need to think about the interplay of technology and teaching, and imagine new ways to utilize technology. (MLF)

Changes in library services due to advancing information technology constitute a revolution comparable to invention of the printing press. Democratization of access to knowledge is a positive development, but it should not be confused with democratization of knowledge. This is where any system of information networking may be misleading; in…

Describes staff-development programs for a secondary school district, focusing on technology training. Discusses the district setting; the importance of a district-wide vision; professional development courses focusing on alternative assessment techniques, student-centered curriculum, and technology use; technology as a transformational tool; and…

In 1995, the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) reported that substantial numbers of teachers report little or no use of computers for instruction. This paper discusses technology education for preservice teachers at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, examining changes the school has made in technology training for…

The report of the Association of American Medical Colleges' Medical School Objectives Program presents the work of two expert panels. One, on medical informatics, identified five important physician roles: lifelong learner, clinician, educator, researcher, and manager. Another panel established a definition for "population health…

Discusses the use of information technology, particularly the Internet, and the teacher's role. Describes the Macau-Portugal-Internet-Schools (MPIS) program that was developed to promote activities among schools via the Internet that would encourage a cultural exchange between Macau (Portuguese territory down the coast from Hong Kong scheduled to…

Discusses the ethical challenges of information technology, particularly electronic indexes and the Internet; considers principles to guide students; and discusses possible librarian responses. Topics include Kant's categorical imperative, ownership, right to privacy, social responsibility, self-respect, plagiarism and copyrights, and three…

Offers advice to administrators and faculty in small colleges on planning, building, and managing campus computer networks. Also included are observations about the network as a strategic asset, funding and staffing issues, and planning for unexpected results. (Author/MSE)

Focuses on questions about the Knowledge Age; surveys needed skills, theoretical supports, and main features of this new learning landscape. Examines three current models of reform and discusses a fourth alternative that arises out of new demands of the Knowledge Age. Discusses critical work to be done in bringing educational technology to the…

Discusses a few of the causes for less-than-optimum educational uses of the Internet. Highlights include problems with state-level plans; the fear of pornography and Web censorship; the location of computers in computer labs; unrealistic overvaluing of standardized tests; and the current poor quality of Web pages. (LRW)

The University of South Florida has successfully delivered its Symposium Series through the Internet to the desktops of individuals unable to attend the lectures, using streaming audio and video and IP multicast technologies. What began as a proof-of-concept prototype to test technological capabilities has become a valued service at the…

Discusses the state of library automation and the benefits and dilemmas of available operating systems. Presents an overview of six vendors selling online library systems (Ameritech, Endeavor, Data Research Associates, Sirsi, Innovative Interfaces, and Ex Libris). Provides sales figures based on the "Library Journal" articles published during the…