Describes a new support model created to address the need for improved technology integration opportunities--Whole-Context, Instruction-Driven Support for Higher Education Technology (WISE)--and its initial pilot. (EV)

Describes the Learning and Integrating New Knowledge and Skills (LINKS) project that was designed to integrate established and emerging technologies into the teacher preparation curriculum at Texas Woman's University. Discusses research conducted to evaluate the efficacy of project implementation within the preservice teacher population.…

Defines quality technology support for teachers as consisting of access to one-on-one personal guidance and help; teacher participation in technology-oriented professional support among peers; professional development; and access to resources. Suggests the instructional aspects of technology support are important for successful technology…

Describes an online advisory system which offers guidelines for text writers. States that the system tries to provide easy switching from the word processor to the online advice and optimal access which enables the user to find relevant materials easily. Summarizes studies using prototypes of the system. Analyzes information-seeking behavior to…

Explores successful introduction of collaborative and workgroup computer technologies (such as meetingware and groupware) into the organization, and describes a method used to integrate new concepts and capabilities enterprise-wide. (JKP)

When expanding educational technology resources, schools are challenged to purchase equipment with a limited, multiyear lifespan while finding the annual operating funds to maintain and operate the equipment. The revolving fund offers one sensible alternative. Public budgeting's rigidities allow no easy way to budget for ongoing technology costs.…

Utilizes a panel of graphic arts education experts to review suggested Food and Drug Administration label guidelines--if the participants thought that "graphic problems" existed in the guidelines, they were asked to make suggestions to indicate how food labels could be prepared more effectively, at no additional cost. (PA)

Explores the basics in technology convergence in making today's college and university campuses more "intelligent." Two key components required for effective technology convergence are described as are the benefits of convergence on campus safety and security and utility cost management. (GR)

Explains why schools and universities should develop well- researched and financially prudent plans for equipping their facilities with technology. Guidelines are offered for building affordable high-tech classrooms.(GR)

Presents design features of a community college library and high technology complex and life science building that combines traditional library functions with computer and multi-media commons, mediated classrooms, video communications network studios, and administrative offices and student services. Photos are included. (GR)

Describes how a concept model for incorporating information technology in the Air War College education process addressed process, planning, and relevancy problems. (EV)

Describes year two of an ongoing Goals 2000 Preservice Technology Infusion Project that prepared higher education faculty, K-12 teachers, and preservice teachers to integrate technology in their instruction to facilitate a constructivist vision of technology integration. Results indicated that project activities facilitated increased proficiency…

In this article, the author recalls his experience of being an emcee for the 2003 Los Angeles Unified School District's education technology conference, which was attended by several hundred K-12 educators. He explains that while at the conference he had one of the great experiences of his life: he met Eleanor Bralver, who at 90 years old is…

In a previous column, standards for professional growth in educational technology for developmental educators were discussed. These standards focus on competence with technology applications for improving instruction. How these standards might be implemented through four stages of technology integration: adopting, adapting, appropriating, and…

This brief article describes the events and discussions that took place at the annual Fall Tech Forum event, hosted at the IBM Conference Center in Palisades, New York. At the Forum, practitioners and leaders gathered for a day of professional development sessions and networking with colleagues and industry experts. The highlights of the Forum are…