Any educational technology is only as good as the way it is used for learning. There are many different instructional models using many different types of software, and not all models are equally effective in meeting users' needs. This Technical Paper begins with an overview of ways computer technologies can be used in instruction, and groups them…

Materials developed for a World Wide Web class, used in the regular classroom, improved classroom delivery significantly. A combination of Web material and classroom lecture may be the ideal combination for some subjects. This paper shows how some of the Web tools can be used to the teacher's advantage in the regular classroom. University support…

This is a report on the fall 2001 student survey conducted by South Texas Community College (STCC) to measure the amount of use and perceived educational value of seven types of educational technology: (1) overhead projector; (2) television/VCR; (3) ceiling mounted data projector; (4) DVD/CD-ROM; (5) document camera; (6) smart board; and (7)…

Over the last 20 years, K-12 schools have spent millions of dollars equipping their schools with the latest technologies, but often without a thoughtful plan of how their use would impact learning and teaching. What is important is how the technology is integrated with the instructional program. To ensure that technology dollars have an impact on…

This study tested the importance of administrative support policies, faculty perception of that support, and motivational beliefs on community college faculty use of computers for instruction. The results support the conclusion that faculty perception of support, task self-concept, belief in the value of computers for instruction, and computer…

This study addresses new concerns of higher education organizational leaders as a result of the extended use of information technology on college campuses. Some of the most important and controversial issues include ethical and legal matters such as privacy, freedom of speech, intellectual property, and legislative attempts for Internet…

This paper details the theoretical underpinnings of one university's approach to technology integration in its pre-service teacher preparation programs, and the results of a continuous, feedback-driven project to evaluate for technology integration through a student portfolio development process. Portfolios are assessed for multiple education and…

The technology adaptation is a very complex process. This process includes many different components or variables, such as quality of technology teacher training, quality of hardware and software, strategies and alternate ways of infusing software into lessons and effectiveness of class organization (District of Columbia, 1992). This paper…

Schools face significant challenges in implementing computing technology within their curriculum. When technology support falters, the integrity of a school district's entire technology program is at risk. Teachers who have invested time to develop lesson plans using technology, especially those who are still newcomers, are less likely to continue…

Through multiple lenses, this paper describes the efforts of the Georgia Systemic Teacher Education Program (GSTEP) to redefine teacher induction. The macro level illustration details a review of existing teacher induction models focusing on the lack of technology mention in existing national models. A meso level illustration of two GSTEP partners…

We present in this paper five case studies of instrumental genesis of number-theoretic concepts and techniques involving multiples, divisors, and numerical decomposition. The pupils, who were 12 to 15 years old, used the multi-line screen display of the graphing calculator to explore numerical tasks related to the "Five steps to zero"…

The Learning and Technology Policy framework provides direction and coordination of the use of technology in Alberta's learning system. This Framework will inform decisions by establishing a context for assessing trends, issues, best practices, and new initiatives; for ensuring the investment in technology is consistent with the learning system's…

This study examines action learning as a vehicle for the transfer of organizational values in a multi-cultural, virtual-team based leadership development process. A Case Study of Kanbay International's Global Leadership Development Program is used as a lens through which HRD researchers and practitioners may glimpse new possibilities for the…

Resources for literature searches of the World Wide Web (WWW) are outlined for the use of university faculty, staff, and students seeking information on the teaching of English as a foreign language (TEFL) and on applied linguistics. The guide begins with a brief overview of resources for Web-based searching and general information about the…

This paper reports on the results of a survey instrument designed to measure the use of mathematics software packages, as well as statistical software packages in the college classroom. The survey was distributed to teachers of mathematics and statistics at several four-year colleges in Long Island, New York. The survey also measured the opinions…