The world outside of schools has changed four to five times faster than the world inside. Students live in a technological, information-based society that is increasingly driven by global competition. Students in other countries score better in applied knowledge than do U.S. students. (MLF)

Presents two views of the place of technology in the National Standards Project, which aims to establish a national examination system to improve the performance of U.S. school children. Standards to promote technological literacy, the use of technology to assess performance, and the timetable for setting standards are discussed. (KRN)

Discusses technological and computer literacy in relation to solving present and future problems in society. Examines the relationships between computers and ideas, between computers and children, and between technical literacy and the future. (MDH)

Describes a project at Earlham College that provided faculty with free searches on DIALOG for one year to explore the effects of using new information technology. Changes in student assignments and on faculty attitudes are discussed; the impact on library reference services is considered; and students' use of online searching is examined. (two…

Science-shy public served by science-shy Congress could threaten national and global survival. People will come to understand science and technology when actively experiencing these disciplines as they exist in reality; where they have power and beauty, rather than in educational frameworks; where they are often neutered. Fortunately, "real stuff"…

Arguments relevant to higher education institutions and their faculty are discussed for delaying versus going ahead with development of Web pages and their related technologies. A model is outlined for logical progression of educational Web development in four phases: experimentation, template development, reexamination and redevelopment, and…

Offers college faculty a "future proof" approach to staying in step with technological progress and choosing appropriate technologies to integrate into instruction. Discusses factors in technology planning: market dominance of a technology, ease of use, suitability as a medium for best practices in teaching and learning, technical assistance…

This article, in a series on computer technology and distance education, focuses on "Type II Technology," courses using textbooks and course guides for primary delivery, but enhancing them with computer conferencing as the main vehicle of instructional communication. Discusses technology proficiency, maximizing learning in conferencing…

Describes the Instruction and Technology course in Portland State University's Graduate Teacher Education Program, a course required for Oregon teacher certification. Discusses computer and Internet skills taught in the course, their use in instructional design and management, the new emphasis on such skills in the hiring process, and one student…

Carthage College (Wisconsin) reports on the practical/philosophical consideration underlying a decision to tutor faculty in using new technologies. Applying lessons learned through student computer labs, the college initiated a faculty/staff tutoring program which used the faculty's own office desktop computers. By taking a very personalized…

Parents must be well-informed about computer technology in order to make appropriate decisions for their schools. The paper discusses pro's and con's of computers in the schools, the importance of dispelling myths about education and technology, and parents' roles in making decisions. (SM)

College faculty are pressured to use technology to improve teaching and achieve institutional goals but resist technology due to lack of time, funds, confidence, support staff, or accessibility. Over 30 concrete suggestions are offered for integrating technology into professional and teaching situations, including getting started, streamlining…

Asserts that information literacy has become the collaborative imperative in higher education. Addresses the ways in which Wayne State University's (Michigan) new undergraduate library and its redesigned freshman orientation course provides opportunities to develop information literacy. Discusses the importance of establishing a collaborative…

Reviews societal and general library trends and their effect on roles of library reference staff. Topics include demographic changes; economic trends; technological developments; shifting paradigms; contextual perceptions; technological competence; human dimensions, including the librarian's role as intermediary; and creativity and innovation.…

A study of Jordanian grade 1-10 teachers found that 67.7% did not take preservice courses in operating instructional media (IM) equipment, that fewer than 30% attended inservice training, that gender had no effect on skill of IM production or operation of IM equipment, and that teacher degree had no effect on IM production or operation of media…