Examined Web sites from randomly selected elementary schools registered on Web66 to determine trends in elementary schools' presence on the World Wide Web from 1996 to 1998. Found that most educators use the Web to display school information. Few use it to increase students' communication skills, motivation toward writing, organizing and…

There are three types of Internet cheaters: unintentional, sneaky, and lazy. Plagiarism is not new, but Internet cheat sites allowing users to cut and paste papers easily from untraceable sources are widespread. Teachers should be aware of cheat sites, demand rewrites, assign unique topics, and teach source documentation. (MLH)

Explains how computers can play a role in school gymnasiums to enhance teacher efficiency, provide telecommunications for teacher networking, offer instructional technology students can use, and assess student physical fitness. Three examples are provided of how K-5, intermediate, and high schools are using computers in physical education. (GR)

Reports on a survey of computer use by 152 college students majoring in elementary education. Concludes that uses included writing papers and conducting research over the internet as well as chatting, playing games, and cruising the Web. (Author/CCM)

Considers the idea of "intentional knowledge" and the difference in nature between "knowledge" as a construct of society, and 'knowing' as construct of an individual. Discusses how the theory of didactical situations differs from other constructivist theories with regard to the notion of "intentional knowledge." Uses two cases to illustrate the…

Answers common questions about the Internet, i.e., what it is, its components, and the definitions of its various features. Questions include what Web pages and browsers are, and the definitions of URLs, ISPs, home pages, search engines, and hyperlinks. (GR)

Describes the role of information technology (IT) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, explaining that attention to the unique characteristics of an MIT education and incentives for sustainable change are central to its IT efforts. Discusses various IT initiatives, such as Project Athena, provision on campus, international efforts, and…

Assessed an interactive, computer-mediated intervention to help smokeless tobacco users quit by providing a user-friendly, personalized approach that engaged clients in the quitting process. Participant evaluation indicated that at 6-week follow-up, most had made an attempt to quit, and 58 percent were able to quit for at least 24 hours. Responses…

Examines the central historical and contemporary role of blocks and construction toys in early childhood education. Describes how commercially produced blocks were conceptualized as a surface for displaying symbols, as pure form, or as a way to transmit a cultural heritage of architectural styles. Discusses how blocks were used in early…

Describes the two very different support and training models employed by the University of Virginia and the College of William and Mary in successfully confronting information technology challenges. (EV)

Presents a pedagogical framework for use of digital resources in early childhood settings. The framework includes a rationale and a description of key elements of effective practice, including high-quality resources, effective learning environments, and appropriate teacher interactions. Details a study on the use of digital resources in early…

Highlights and provides information about the grant awarded to Bismarck State College, Bismarck, North Dakota by the National Science Foundation (NSF). (ASK)

The recent "Urofsky v. Gilmore" decision considerably narrows the scope of academic freedom by rejecting arguments that faculty members in public colleges and universities have a constitutional right to academic freedom. In "Urofsky" the court ruled that professors do not have a constitutional right to view sexually explicit material on computers…

Explores leadership issues regarding information technology in higher education. Discusses the rapid pace of change in technology implementation and the need for higher education leaders to recognize their institution's context of complex collaborations. (EV)

Hubert Dreyfus' "On the Internet" provides a powerful commentary on the way that the Internet has come to influence people's lives today, and a trenchant attack on the more extreme claims that are made for its benefits for education. Dreyfus has succeeded in presenting an account that is clear, accessible and concise. The book is full of vivid…