Examines some of the misuses of technology and then explores the appropriate use of technology in the context of current educational reform. Focuses on the integration of technology in the educational process that provides a learning environment allowing discovery and creativity through the use of computer visualizations. (Author/MVL)

Discusses the nonneutrality of educational technology, presenting a Deweyan position on educational technology and its benefits. The article suggests that the most salutary outcome of a debate about the proper use of educational technologies may be the reopening of a dialog concerning the overall aims of education iteslf. (SM)

The author discusses the transition of industrial arts to technology education. He covers challenges, opportunities, and potential consequences. Management and assessment of the change process is discussed. (CH)

The author discusses change in the context of the profession of technology education. Topics include (1) resistance to change, (2) countering resistance, (3) characteristics of change agents, and (4) factors to be considered during professional change. (CH)

A new generation of students view technology as fundamental and anticipates its use in science education as a matter of course. New curriculum documents direct teachers to incorporate the use of technology in their classrooms and develop original electronic resources beyond those readily accessible. Uses the macro programming facilities in a…

Describes cultural characteristics of small schools that may produce adverse reactions to expansion of educational opportunities through technological development. Suggests that leaders must share their vision with teachers to achieve staff consensus about methods of obtaining the goal and assure staff of security before technological change will…

Imaging and visualization tools have assisted Earth scientists in answering age old questions by changing their orientation while reshaping the questions they ask. Imaging and visualization are powerful instructional tools still in the early phases of curricular infusion in the science education setting. This paper calls for a collaboration…

Reviews current computer applications in education. Discusses research on the socio-psychological aspects of computer usage. Analyzes and assesses to what extent computers can contribute to social studies goals. Develops an agenda of priorities for computer usage in social studies. (RKM)

The purpose of the National Science Foundation's Course and Curriculum Development (CCD) program is to improve the quality of undergraduate courses and curricula in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (SME&T). The program also seeks to encourage a greater number of talented faculty to devote creative energy to improving undergraduate…

This compilation of reports is part of a planning project that aims to establish a coalition of organizations and key people who can work together to bring computerized telecommunications (CT) to Oregon as a teaching tool for science and mathematics teachers and students, and to give that coalition practical ideas for proposals to make CT a…

Examines possible and desirable directions for computer use in the social studies and identifies what software is presently being used. Investigates how closely the aims of social studies match present software selection. Explores future possibilities for the development of software in social studies. (RKM)

Argues that the world of technical education suffers from contradictions caused by the necessity to divide teaching efforts between groups of subjects consisting of classical theories, numerical methods, and practical skills and knowledge. Considers different aspects of these contradictions and proposes some recommendations to minimize the…

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Florida is among those progressive institutions that are attempting to improve their distance education programs by creating a more student-centered environment. NSU offers master's- and doctoral-level distance education programs in computer science, information systems, information science, and computing…

Discusses challenges that business education can address by curriculum redesign. States that the needs are (1) employment skills, (2) elective opportunities, (3) changing the clerical image, (4) management training, (5) computer instruction planning, (6) microcomputers replacing typewriters, (7) public awareness, (8) business courses in middle…

Reports on research concerning the use of computers in the history classroom. Examines several problem areas including lack of teaching resources, time management, software, and physical limitations. Recommends several approaches to alleviate these problems. (RKM)