U.S. Navy education is calling for enterprise-wide-transformation in instructional practices, which includes trainee-centered environments. The purpose of the study, which uses a qualitative method with an explanatory case study design, was used to explore military instructors' and administrators' lived experiences using traditional learning…

This paper describes the effect that assistive technologies, such as paper, printing, protractors, logarithm tables, computers, and the Internet, have on pedagogy. It reports the results of experiments with self-organising systems in primary education and develops the concept of a self-organised learning environment (SOLE). It then describes how…

In a world sustained and interconnected by technology, people make choices. Therefore, they have to consider that technology is subject to analysis and interpretation because it is designed by humans with varied histories, experiences and cultures. To generate an understanding of the technological phenomenon, this article proposes to view the…

This booklet is part of a series that was designed to serve as a resource for high school leaders. It focuses on the integration of technology in the high school and contains practical strategies, procedures, and ideas to enable school leaders to plan and implement programs that will help students. It highlights the findings in the National…

Today's schools face a challenge in preparing children for the demands of the 21st century. Approaches to curriculum and instruction must be developed to provide the young with the tools they will need to survive. (CK)

Discusses how to integrate technology into the classroom in order to take advantage of the benefits technology has to offer students, teachers, and parents. Describes how to create a class website that enables students and parents to view information about class activities, assignments, and Internet resources. Offers some technology-based…

THE RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE TAKING PLACE IN THE UNITED STATES IS ESTABLISHING A NEW RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MAN, EDUCATION, AND WORK IN WHICH IT IS BECOMING NECESSARY FOR ALL MEN TO OBTAIN AN EDUCATION IN ORDER TO WORK. THE IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATION CONCERN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TALENTS AND ABILITIES OF EVERY PERSON, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF…

FROM 1932 TO 1965, THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE UNITED STATES DECREASED FROM 127,649 TO 26,802. IN NEW ENGLAND, HOWEVER, THERE WAS A DECREASE OF LESS THAN 100 DISTRICTS. NEW ENGLAND IS IN THE PROCESS OF CONVERTING FROM AN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY TO AN ELECTRICAL AND TECHNICAL ECONOMY. SCHOOL REDISTRICTING MUST OCCUR ALONG WITH THIS…

Focusses on student attitudes and social change, both of which suggest the need for new policies for science education that reflect the demands of an ecological society. (HM)

Describes recently introduced legislation that attempts to radically change the French education system. Explains that these changes are most keenly felt at the elementary level where the whole curriculum is moving toward a child-centered approach. (DDR)

Describes the introduction into a fourth-grade classroom with access to technology, a new pedagogy emphasizing prior learning, social interaction, and learning processes. Notes the tensions that arose within the class as well as between the class and segments of the local educational system, as well as specific incentives and impediments to change…

Relates the Internet and the concept of cyberspace to education. Addresses the definition of educational cyberspace, cyberspace as culture and continuum, and the origins of cyberspace. Explores related aspects including on-line and off-line cyberspace, hypertexuality and asynchronous communication, and educational cyberspace as dystopia. (CMK)

According to the National Science Education Standards, science curricula should emphasize understanding, reasoning, and problem solving. In order to align with the standards, the learning environment should be an active learning environment rather than a lecture-centered format in postsecondary education. This study evaluates a new format for an…

A research study examined the factors that will affect future educational programs and the resultant effect of these factors on future school facilities. Additionally, the study developed an architectural program for future educational facilities based upon the anticipated educational specifications and determined the underlying themes concerning…

Examines the reasons and methods for changing didactics in higher education. Illustrates new didactical categories and their use of World Wide Web-based course environments in current practice with the Faculty of Educational Science and Technology at the University of Twente (Netherlands). Considers challenges in implementing the new didactics.…