Details the introduction of five different forms of instructional technology into a core international relations class. The technology includes a multimedia map, the Internet, a course Web Page, CD-ROMs, and "Powerpoint" presentations. Identifies technological breakdowns as the most consistent problem with these approaches and suggests alternate…

Maintains that, although some presidential documents are available only online (Internet and facsimile White House transmissions during the health care reform campaign), online resources are often incomplete and occasionally inaccurate. Provides examples of both. Recommends researchers utilize both electronic and print resources. (MJP)

Discusses the impact of computer networking on foreign language teaching and focuses on the competing claims made regarding the value of network-based language learning activity. A description of how internet-based activities operate in the classroom is included. (24 references) (Author/CK)

Presents an introduction and overview concerning integrating use of the Internet with citizenship education. Briefly reviews Web sites useful for citizenship education. These include Thomas, which provides summaries of bills currently going through Congress, and the Electronic Policy Network. (MJP)

Discusses how to prepare teachers to use educational technology and how to affect their attitudes toward change. Technology in public schools in Indiana is examined, and the international Long Distance Learning Network Project (LDLN), which was designed to determine the effectiveness of long-distance learning in elementary and secondary schools,…

Describes a study that compared faculty use of computer networks in the fields of science and engineering and business, and examined the extent to which individual and professional factors affected use. Gender, age, frequency of use, types of use, and general feelings of expertise in using the networks are discussed. (LRW)

Contains 13 articles that discuss current issues, future directions, and critical questions regarding successful library resource sharing. The articles present economic decision models, consortia agreements, copyright dilemmas, technological advancements, and a national project to revamp interlibrary loan and document delivery. (Author/JMV)

Discusses the design of the University Library at Indiana University, Purdue University Indianapolis. Topics include storage capacity; workstations; the user-friendly multimedia network information system; on- and off-campus connections to the system; the Center on Teaching and Learning; librarians' collaboration with faculty; and the Copyright…

Describes the strategies used to develop the "Seattle Times Extra," an online bulletin board service, and outlines some of the challenges that the introduction of this two-way computerized medium brought to the company and the newspaper. Discussion includes issues of competition, content development, technical support, finances, marketing, union…

Discusses the Global Lab Project, developed to reform science education through the implementation of experiential, student-based collaborative inquiry. The use of telecommunications, affordable scientific tools, and innovative curricula to create a global community of student researchers engaged in real-world, hands-on investigation of global…

Discusses the impact of computerization on humanists and libraries. Highlights include a lack of relevant databases; a reliance on original text; vocabulary and language issues; lack of time pressure; research style; attitudes of humanists toward technology; trends in electronic publishing; hypertext; collection development; electronic mail;…

Discussion of access to information in academic libraries focuses on the effects information technology is having and will continue to have on libraries and on users. Topics discussed include electronic publishing; CD-ROM; cooperative collection development and resource sharing; library networks; internal bibliographic and processing systems;…

Maintains that computers have provided a creative device for image creation and enhancement for visual arts educators. Traces the development of educational technology in art education from the 1940s to the present. Describes a four-part "visualization center" that will be the center for art education programs in the future. (CFR)

Five articles about library cooperation discuss: statewide tiered reference services in California; sharing costs and increasing access through the Washington State Library's database licensing project; the Washington State Cooperative Library Project; FIND-IT! Washington, a World Wide Web site for locating government information; and the impact…

Describes information technology projects in Kansas, including state library World Wide Web service; University of Kansas Medical Center's online information center; the Kansas Research and Education Network, comprised of elementary and secondary schools and higher education institutions; the state university's systemwide access to information…