This article features "Tech Directions" School Web Site of the Month. The website (http://satellite.stcharles.k12.la.us) was produced by technology education students at the Satellite Center of St. Charles Parish Public Schools in Luling, Louisiana. The Satellite Center focuses on the career paths projected to expand the most over the…

The author discusses the copyright law as it pertains to purchasing and using computer software. She presents several case studies and lists consumer responsibilities. (CH)

Among tips suggested for teachers adjusting to the presence and use of computers in the classroom are: teach students about the keyboard; allow students to teach you about using the computer; find out and stay knowledgeable about software and students' interests; and share ideas with other teachers. (CB)

Reports a survey of computer use in psychology departments in Virginia's four year colleges. Results showed that faculty, students, and clerical staff used word processing, statistical analysis, and database management most frequently. The three most numerous computers brands were the Apple II family, IBM PCs, and the Apple Macintosh. (Author/JDH)

Summarizes the presentations at the 1987 Nebraska Interactive Videodisc Symposium, which covered such topics as educational applications of interactive video and business aspects of interactive video technology. Winners of the 1987 Nebraska Interactive Videodisc Awards are listed. (MES)

The article describes current state of the art capabilities and uses of computer-assisted video in the health sciences, covering such aspects as interactive education, technological developments, program development, and future potential. A brief listing is provided of videodisc-related resources. (CB)

Surveys new "peripherals," electronic devices that attach to computers. Devices such as videodisc players, desktop laser printers, large screen projectors, and input mechanisms that circumvent the keyboard dramatically expand the computer's instructional uses. (Author/LHW)

Provides an introduction to the articles in this issue. Maintains that social studies teachers and textbooks will not be replaced by computers. States that the relationship between the social studies and computers is limited only by our imaginations. (JDH)

Two voice-generating software programs, a speech synthesizer, and a touch-sensitive screen that allows young children to bypass the keyboard are described. (MT)

The National Forum on Education Statistics provides an arena for local, state, and national leaders in the education data community to discuss issues, address problems, develop resources, and consider new approaches to improving data collection and utility. This document was developed by educators for educators to remedy the lack of reliable,…

Recent advances in computer technologies have provided new tools for accessing complex data for classroom inquiry. The effectiveness of these tools for learning depends on the extent to which students learn to engage them reflectively. From an analysis of the design of an earth science inquiry unit using complex datasets, the authors (researchers…

Discusses how California State University's $400-million effort to centralize administrative computing has led to controversy not only over the cost, but also over pressure on individual colleges to change policies. (EV)

Introduces the E-Mentoring model, an electronic version of mentoring in which African American college alumni share their perspectives and experiences with African American college students at predominantly white institutions. After describing two mentoring models designed for minority students, the article focuses on E-Mentoring, noting…

Describes how California's Peralta Community Colleges District decided to hire an outside company to manage its computer networks, but that problems cause it to now want a technology boss on its own staff. (EV)

Discussion of the digital divide focuses on the Internet and mobile phone digital divide. Analyses of a telephone survey from 2000 considers similarities and differences in three kinds of digital dividers for both the Internet and the mobile phone: users and nonusers, users and dropouts, and recent and veteran users. (Author/LRW)