Reviews the legal ramifications of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 for instructors and librarians, offering specific guidelines about fair use of films and videotapes. (DMM)

Discusses the increasing need for technology-based learning within the realm of Catholic education. Poses questions to help the planning and implementation process, including: (1) how does the learning environment amplify the sense of community? and (2) how does technology support the experience of community? (CJW)

Three leaders in educational technology, Kathy Rock, David Thornburg, and Robert Tinker, respond to questions regarding the integration of educational technology in the classroom; obstacles; examples of the use of educational technology; and recommendations for restructuring schools and classrooms. (DMM)

Recounts the discussions at the five-day Bishop's Institute for Social Communication in September 1999 held in Bangkok, Thailand to study and reflect on the impact of new communication technologies for "Being Church" in the 21st century. Describes the passion with which the local Church in Asia embraces of the countless possibilities…

Addresses the moral and ethical issues of technology's impact on human beings and the community in the 21st century. Asserts that Catholic educators must have a parallel education that equips students with a strong foundation of Catholic Christian moral perspectives. (VWC)

Advocates that dialogue is a tool that transforms those that are involved in it and that it can create or improve relationships. Claims that Catholic schools should teach students how to have effective dialogue skills. Gives seven suggestions on how Catholic schools can change the status quo by nurturing dialogue. (MZ)

Describes the founding and mission of SIGNIS, a Catholic communications organization that strives to promote the personal, social, and cultural life of all people and their communities. States that SIGNIS unites two international Catholic associations, UNDA and OCIC; both were involved in communication and media since 1928. (NB)

Discusses educational techniques unique to the communication age, including virtual communities, customized knowledge banks, and virtual experiences. Suggests that collaboration among educators in these techniques offers moral support, improved effectiveness, and increased capacity for reflection, while leading to greater organizational…

The As We Teach and Learn program consists of an instrument to assess the Catholic dimension of a school and is designed to be used with study modules in a faculty-meeting format. Module topics include: "Faith Community"; "Faith Development"; "Religion Curriculum Articulation: Faith as the Root of all Instruction";…