Describes a mock judicial proceeding that incorporated computers in the classroom and questioned international law. Explains that students were divided into interested parties in the Kosovo conflict (NATO members, the Yugoslavian government, Kosovo Albanians, Russians, and Chinese), a delegation of human-rights groups, and a panel of judges. (CMK)

Identifies factors that influence parental involvement and describes ways that school librarians can help parents gain the skills needed to support their children's technological learning. Describes levels of parental involvement and possible obstacles; working one-on-one, including parent volunteers; and community-wide outreach education about…

Proposes an empirical framework for integrating the web as a local resource to support teaching activity. The potential of digital information to enhance student performance is discussed and some guidelines are presented to improve what the author calls "live experience" of class content themes. Ends with a question section to promote discussion…

Analysis of attitude and use questionnaires completed by undergraduates (n1,444) at Wake Forest University determined that computers were used most frequently for word processing. Other uses were e-mail for task and non-task activities and mathematical and statistical computation. Results suggest that the level of computer use was related to…

Discusses the benefits of using multimedia Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) as an alternative teaching method. CAL packages may provide more flexibility in course design, encourage student-centered learning, and help students of differing abilities and academic backgrounds. Also examines problems associated with the use of multimedia CAL such as…

Compares the advantages and disadvantages of using simulation games as a teaching tool. Describes some tactics to turn disadvantages into advantages, and concludes by describing the role of the game leader as crucial to learning outcomes. (Author/AEF)

Examines the integration of technology in Iowa high schools. Highlights include rural versus urban schools; available technology in the classrooms, labs, media centers, and administrative offices; uses of technology; the perceived impact of using technology; administrative support; teacher motivation; and community support. (LRW)

Provides a list of a variety of World Wide Websites that attempt to pull together and organize the myriad of possibilities of avenues into the Internet, such as search engines, spiders, search tools, robots, portals, hierarchical menus, resource sites, megasites, catalogues, indexes, directories of links or specialized guides, subject guides or…

Considers implementing computers and multi-media in the classroom. Presents seven guidelines to remember when considering adding computer technology to a theater course. Concludes that computer technology is a learning tool but it should not be considered an adequate replacement for the interaction between a teacher and student within a classroom.…

This study of the online communications of 10 teams of SMEs (subject-matter experts), classroom teachers, and K-12 students focused on the functions, frequency and flow of e-mail messages exchanged in the context of curriculum-based projects. Eight tables and figures present findings. Contains 35 references. (AEF)

Surveys 117 English teachers to determine their current essay grading practices and their preferences for receiving and using computer ratings. Almost all of the teachers reported that they would use computer ratings to provide feedback to students. However, many reported that they would do less marking on student essays that are rated by computer…

Describes the establishment of the Sedona Center for Arts and Technology, which offers career preparation in multimedia content development and encourages teachers to use new media to enhance learning outcomes. Discusses four key elements that have contributed to the success of the start-up phase: thorough planning, clear pedagogy, strong…

Discusses conditions under which computers may be used effectively in elementary schools and provides examples of how these conditions may be achieved. Includes advocating for integration of technology into curricula in environments characterized by active learning, inquiry, and problem-solving where higher-order thinking skills are promoted.…

A study investigated the use of a diagnostic and remedial adaptive computer tool to help an eighth-grader with low vision decrease spelling mistakes. Results indicate a clear change in the students' performance, from phonetic writing to process writing and a gradual evolution to automation in spelling and model word retrieval. (Contains…

Focuses on enterprise computing in education, which is about using technology to manage and analyze instructional information in order to improve the entire educational system. Discusses enterprise computing's role potential to improve teaching and learning, ease administration, assess school programs, and distribute curriculum to homes. Examines…