Compares technology predictions from around 1989 with the technology of 2002. Discusses the place of computer-based assessment today, computer-scored testing, computer-administered formal assessment, Internet-based formal assessment, computerized adaptive tests, placement tests, informal assessment, electronic portfolios, information management,…

Notes that a computer equipped with a talking word processor was added to a first grade classroom. Finds that first grade students could successfully use computer technology for literacy support. Notes that this technology enables students to independently read words beyond their normal reading ability and to stay engaged in the literacy task at…

Explores the importance of top-level participation in information technology decision making in the higher education context, providing illustrations from actual campus experience and highlighting the illustrations with advice from experienced college and university presidents. (EV)

Describes the wireless local area network (WLAN) at Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada. Originally conceived to address computing capacity and reduce university computer space demands, the WLAN has provided a seamless computing environment for students and solved a number of other campus problems as well. (SLD)

Considers appropriate use of the Internet versus unacceptable use by employees and library patrons. Topics include appropriate use of resources, creating an acceptable computer use policy, possible outcomes of inappropriate use, free speech versus institutional rights, monitoring and filtering products, and related Web sites. (LRW)

The ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) and the NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) have adopted five sets of standards for technological competencies and curriculum guidelines for educational computing. This article describes the purpose and use of each set of standards. (PEN)

Discusses the dimensions of automatic, Web-based testing and the issues surrounding it. Suggests two testing softwares, eGrade and Test Pilot. (Author/SOE)

Describes the reengineering of business practices that took place at the University of Wisconsin-Superior when they implemented an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, PeopleSoft Student Administration (SA). Discusses lessons learned. (EV)

Reviews empirical and theoretical issues associated with inserting computer simulations into biological instruction to help students better understand science concepts. The available empirical research on simulations suggests that simulated dissection and actual dissections typically lead to equivalent performance on achievement tests, simulations…

Reports on the design and implementation of a project-based learning environment for a graduate seminar that immersed students in a real-world context. This seminar experience was organized around the design and creation of a real-world "tangible artifact", the Internet Learning Forum (ILF), and embodied many of the design principles for…

Investigates the interconnections within students' store of conceptual knowledge using a set of term-association tasks (ConMap tasks). Gathers students' spontaneous responses to a term or problem or topic area with a sequence of associated terms, the response terms and time-of-entry data. (Contains 24 references.) (Author/YDS)

Older adults in long-term care (n=24) participated in computer training. After 15 months, only 5 continued to participate, using computers for e-mail, information seeking, and games. Barriers to continued participation included physical and cognitive factors, personal characteristics, technical issues, institutional factors, and physical…

Computer use among British 11-12 year-olds (n=364) and 15-16 year-olds (n=575) was compared with an earlier study. Boys still liked computers more and used them more confidently and frequently, especially for games. Older girls had the least positive attitudes. There were more age than gender differences in the use of specific applications.…

Focuses on the development of a community computing network in an Atlanta, Georgia neighborhood. Aims to help a community use information technologies to enhance more effectively the life of the community. Focuses on the necessity of designing community networks that both recognize the productive power and expertise of community residents as well…

Reports on a study in progress. Considers if papers produced by students who learned from reduced-grammar methods have fewer errors than papers produced by students who learned from traditional grammar handbooks. Explores if students who use a computer to search for errors correct more errors than students who search manually. Examines if students…