Offers an overview of the history of human communication and communication technology. Notes that, as information technology has changed, perceptions of written communication have also changed. Argues that writing is a remarkably efficient means of storing and transmitting information, which continues to be of fundamental importance. (SR)

This collection of essays is the second volume in a series of working papers from Lehigh University Technology Studies Resource Center. The papers focus on the ethical implications of engineering as a profession and the current problems associated with the public responsibility of engineers. Issues that relate to the ethical dimensions of…

The author defines information technology and describes the Education Utility, an integrated information technology system. The Education Utility was developed by National Information Utilities Corporation. (CH)

This paper considers the potential of technology in education, examines what it means to "integrate" technology in the classroom, outlines barriers to technology integration, and considers several implications for effective technology use. It begins by noting doubts regarding computer use in schools and outlining the potential of…

A National Academy panel evaluates trade-offs between dangers to national security that arise from technology transfers and threats to the openness of scientific communication that are caused by too much secrecy. Major conclusions/suggestions are discussed. A list of acquisitions from the West affecting Soviet military technology is included.…

GCC is a very flexible resource that not only gives teachers a powerful set of tools but, more importantly, delivers a potentially life-changing multicultural experience to students. Our ultimate goal is to use digital technology to connect as many students around the world as possible in a meaningful way. In order to accomplish this, we are…

Describes Japan's industrial development and science/technology policy. Topics include policies for promoting industries, rationalization policy for industry, catching up with advanced technology, progression from imitation to creative technology, Japan's advantages in technological development, and problems faced by developing countries today.…

Identifies telephone technologies that may affect hotline services: Caller Identification, which displays number of in-coming call; Call Block, which prevents connection of calls from specified numbers; and Call Trace, which traces current or most recent call. Presents four cases highlighting issues created by availability and use of new telephone…

This paper discusses measures that capture the impact of university technology transfer activities on a university?s local and regional economies (economic impact). Such assessments are of increasing interest to policy makers, researchers and technology transfer professionals, yet there have been few published discussions of the merits of various…

This report consists of three parts. The first part provides advice (in the form of questions and answers) to prospective individual power producers who are considering investing in electricity-producing systems and in generating their own power. A list of Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) regulations is included. This legislation…

A line of biomedical devices based on aerospace expertise leads a sampling of spinoffs in the field of medicine. These include a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)-developed computer program used by the Centers for Disease Control, medical products research, crawling aid, portable medical system, and human tissue stimulator.…

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)

This document presents summaries of conference presentations which attempted to assess how computer and communications technologies can be harnessed to meet the special needs of elderly people. Each of the eight sessions of the conference opened with experts discussing their respective research projects and electronic technologies: their origins,…

Despite a real sense of need, the development and application of technology for the elderly has progressed very slowly. This report explores reasons for this slow progress; examines how the process can be moved along; looks at what must be known about aging and the future to assure appropriate technological application; considers how to translate…