This elementary-level reproducible focuses on the flourishing of children's literature on the World Wide Web, offering an activity that involves tracking down summer reading by answering questions at various Web sites. (SM)

Describes the Catalyst project, an effort at the University of Washington to provide faculty using technology with instruction at the point of need via a Web-based suite of services developed by the university's "Uwired" Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. Emphasis is on reaching pragmatists, who comprise the majority of…

Discusses the issue of increased air-conditioning demand when schools equip their classrooms with computers that require enhanced and costlier air-conditioning systems. Air-conditioning costs are analyzed in two elementary schools and a middle school. (GR)

Describes how St. Louis-based Webster University is integrating its 80 campuses in the United States and abroad through intensive use of technology to create an extensive virtual library, develop a course authoring system with a university-wide standard software program, reduce costs (exclusive of hardware), and allow system-wide online…

Calls for the transformation of black studies that moves from ideology to information. Argues that eBlack, the virtualization of the black experience, is the basis for the next stage of this academic discipline. Presents three theoretical principles of eBlack studies (cyberdemocracy, collective intelligence, and information freedom); describes…

Presents a director of information technology's insight concerning the reasons his school district went wireless, including funding and cost issues. Also discussed is the decision making on going from 3-megabit cards to 11-megabit cards, renovating versus new construction, providing laptops to the students, and the benefits of laptops in large…

Describes the increasing trend of incorporating electronic commerce methods to purchasing systems at colleges and universities. Provides examples from the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University (Massachusetts), California State University at Fullerton, and the University of California at Los Angeles. (DB)

Discusses reasons for and ways of using computer software to teach mechanics. Describes using software to explore mechanics, challenge misconceptions, make links between mathematical representations and motion, and solve non-standard problems. Stresses the need for structured approaches to the use of software. (Contains 24 references.) (Author/ASK)

Provides guidelines that trainers can use to make fair judgments in grading subjective essay examinations. Highlights include establishing criteria for scoring; clarifying lesson objectives; dividing each question into smaller components with weighted points for each section; developing grading guidelines; and the increasing use of computers to…

Focuses on how to write clear programs with C++ that are easier to debug and modify. Student programs designed according to these outlined principles will tend to develop more quickly, have less bugs, and be much easier to debug. (ASK)

There are many issues to consider when discussing culture and computer technology. Addresses two issues that are critical if the goal is to level the playing field for all children: (1) computers as they contribute to the shift in the culture of the classroom as we once knew it; and (2) the relevance of recognizing students' individual cultural…

Suggests that the annual conference on computers and writing has remained on the cutting edge of technology and composition pedagogy. Notes changes--presenters discuss their uses of commercial applications rather than demonstrate homemade programs; instructors are more concerned with how users may manipulate others through technology; and the…

Forming a strong and diverse team and putting together a comprehensive technology game plan are key to smooth classroom implementation. It is important to look at the big picture while not overlooking important details. (Author/JOW)

Examines the concept of the memex, use of the computer as a hypertext learning and teaching tool. Discusses the practical implication of this concept using the World Wide Web. Lists disadvantages such as lack of computer access, and keyboarding and outlining skills. (Author/JOW)

Argues that students should be competent in creating original art on the computer. Presents a lesson using "ClarisWorks" for the Macintosh computer that asks student to create original portrayals of a landmark in a cubist style. Profiles the work of Marc Chagall and his contributions to cubism. (DSK)