Explores the theoretical basis for a mentoring model of professional development addressing technology integration into classroom teaching and learning. Describes the Capital Area Technology and Inquiry in Education (CATIE) Program for elementary schools and discusses situative theories of knowledge and learning, technology planning, access to…

Discusses the role of technology coordinator in school districts. Topics include setting compatible goals; personal perspectives that reflect a vision and a leadership persona; staffing needs, including student help; developing and conducting professional-development programs; technology integration into the curriculum; district-wide planning; and…

The California-based Education Council for Technology in Learning created a handbook to help school and district administrators and others determine whether donated computer equipment meets student needs. This article discusses planning for technology use, application and use of donated equipment, upgrading and repair, and sources for used…

Presents basic questions for schools to consider in deciding between late and early adoption of new curriculum systems. Outlines rules of thumb for setting up contracts for new Web-based technologies. Suggests that good planning in the initial stages will ameliorate most of the problems that can occur. Concludes with two additional guidelines:…

Presents a guide for school librarians to the terminology involving different types of Internet connections. Highlights include determining how the Internet will be used; organizations that offer free access; commercial online services; Internet access providers; dial-up versus dedicated connections; costs; and hardware and software…

Building or rebuilding a library media center to accommodate new technologies and teaching methods requires careful planning. New national standards for library media programs are useful starting points. Space should be allotted for a circulation area, online catalog/electronic reference area, librarian's office, workroom/storeroom, and class…

Berry College (Georgia) installed a new library computer and operating system, connected five buildings via a campus local area network (LAN), added eight faculty/staff offices to the LAN, completed an Internet connection, and has a name server operating. The college has also established e-mail and limited campus accounts for 300 of its 2,000…

This paper describes the process involved in envisioning Delta State University (Mississippi) Division of Computer Information Systems/Office Administration's (CIS/OAD) long-range approach to addressing the university's identified curricular needs. The process included: examining of community needs, assessment of current resources, curriculum…

The Madeira School (McLean, Virginia) had been behind on advanced technology as compared to many of its competitor schools. In the fall of 1996, the cornerstone for the Savvy With All Technology (SWAT) team program was laid. The idea of SWAT was to infiltrate departments with technology specialists and users so that technology would be used across…

This document presents an updated national educational technology plan. Chapter 1 summarizes the goals set forth in the 1996 national educational technology plan and describes the Virtual High School Project. Chapter 2 addresses support for teacher use of technology, teacher and student access to technology, use of digital content and networked…

Universal service discounts for libraries and schools were promised by the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, but actually obtaining the discounts may prove difficult. This article examines obstacles to library qualification: eligibility requirements, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rulings, the application process, and…

Discussion of how to support schools in the use of technology focuses on the Hanau Model Schools Partnership in Germany, supported by TERC and the National Science Foundation, that was developed to create broad technological access in schools and to support teachers in developing connections between the technology and the curriculum. (LRW)

Describes the steps involved in writing a school technology plan and recommends the National Center for Technology Planning as a helpful resource. Topics include administrative approval, technology planning committee, use of consultants, needs assessment, equipment inventory, data analysis, finances and budget information, implementation, and…

Suggests resources for school library media programs to help plan for and implement technology. Examples from other schools and districts are recommended that are available via the Internet. (LRW)

Reviews the literature on outcome-based education (OBE) and discusses its application in library instruction and reference service, particularly in the introduction of new information technologies. Suggests that an OBE approach in the planning stage can help determine if an information resource is beneficial to the users. (Author/LRW)