Describes the University of Alaska Computer Network (UACN) which is beginning to electronically link educators from widely scattered geographical areas of the state. Discusses the procedures for becoming involved in the network and the sattelite technology used. (TW)

Discusses the importance of the computer in the history of literacy and proposes that electronic technology will foster change in both the structure and symbolic character of writing. Writing as technology, the structure of electronic text, computer symbols, the spatial character of writing, and writing and speaking are considered. (EM)

PULSE, an executive information system at Dickinson College, has enabled college offices such as admissions, registrar, and development and financial aid to communicate to all senior officers in an accurate, timely, and consistent manner. The system's development and implementation are described. (MLW)

Illustrates a method used to handle class size experimental data. Demonstrates this method using the SUPERCALC 3A spreadsheet program for an Apple II computer. Details an example of its use. Shows how to eliminate erroneous data. Gives examples of screens and graphical illustrations from the example experiment. (CW)

Describes the use of the Brown scale and reports the results of its use in an experiment. Describes the instrument and details the experiment. Concludes that the Brown scale is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring attitude toward computer instruction. A copy of the instrument is included. (CW)

Principles arising from aspects of Vygotsky's ideas for the development of self regulation and from cognitive social learning theory are discussed. It is suggested that present methods of teaching mathematics are not adequate and that the use of instructional technology is needed to overcome the shortcomings. (JAZ)

Discusses economic and political influences on the education system of West Germany as decisions are made to introduce new information technologies in the schools, and describes a model of four levels of education decision contexts for use in developing specifications: pedagogical ideals, institutional conditions, factors of curriculum, and…

Explores the use of computers in high school newsrooms. Discusses how computers eliminate the need for professional typesetting and how students benefit from and enjoy learning to use them. (AEW)

The objective of this document is to provide a tool for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of library services to prisoners. The document is intended to serve as a model guide for the development of national guidelines for prison libraries that can be adapted to reflect local circumstances. At the same time, these international…

With the developments of Information High Technology, all applications of the instruction start to have tendency towards technology based instruction instead of directed, teacher-centered instruction. It is important to mention that computers are the main instructional support to the learning and teaching process. As a human being, there is an…

Enrollment in distance and technology mediated instruction has seen strong growth at Florida's public universities over the past six years, closely following the growth in overall student enrollment up to 2002-03. This document includes: (1) a bulleted list of key growth indicators; (2) a chart that compares distance education enrollment with…

This article reports on the problems experienced by the Department of Distance Education, Makerere University, Uganda with the B.Ed. (External) programme with specific reference to the technology needs and expectations of the programme. With a total enrollment of nearly 3,500 students in 2003, this programme was one of the largest distance…

The increasing accessibility of information and knowledge through the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) has helped many countries in the region to developing their economies. ICT has not only shaped many facets of modern learning and living, but also in bringing about social change and enhancement of human intellectual…

This document consists of 12 issues, an entire volume year, of "The EDUTECH Report." The newsletter's purpose is to alert faculty and administrators to issues in educational technology. Each issue contains two feature articles, a page of news briefs, and a question and answer column. Most issues also contain brief quotations on education…

This book offers the notion of a "toolkit" to allow Teaching Assistants (TAs) and colleagues to review and revise their thinking and practice about real issues and challenges in managing individuals, groups, colleagues and themselves in school. In a rapidly changing educational environment the book focuses on combining the underpinning knowledge…