Six different types of interpersonal exchanges, or educational telecomputing activities that incorporate the use of interpersonal skills are presented: (1) "keypals"; (2) global classrooms; (3) electronic "appearances"; (4) electronic monitoring; (5) question-and-answer services; and (6) impersonations. From this presentation,…

Educators must understand the new educational technologies, select the best ones for classroom use, and find innovative and equitable ways to pay for them. The heart of education's technological transformation is the computer; fiber networks, television optical disks, multimedia, satellites, electronic mail, and virtual reality are also important…

Describes two ways that teaching and responding to student writing are being pressured by rapidly developing technologies now being introduced into educational institutions. Discusses (1) the increasing replacement of face-to-face contact by "virtual" interaction via multimedia technology, e-mail communication systems, and the recently expanded…

Describes how a student collaborates with other seventh-grade research and learning teammates on a dinosaur project, using electronic mail, the Pathways Intranet, meetings with her teacher at a video-conferencing center, and an interview with an anthropology graduate student. Similar scenarios for teachers, administrators, parents, and board…

Describes an active learning approach used in an introductory biology class and evaluates the project with student surveys. Presents students' answers to survey questions. (Contains 16 references.) (YDS)

Describes a study of individual differences among high school students that relate to and predict their use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) tools--e-mail, Usenet news, and a multimedia notebook--to support project-based science learning. Findings indicate that skill and experience with computers, parental education, access to computers,…

Discusses the redesign of an introductory education technology course required for all teacher education students. Highlights include the use of videotapes; electronic mail; undergraduate students as technical support in computer laboratories; and comparisons of student perceptions related to content, delivery, and time involved in the traditional…

Studied use of the Internet, Compact discs (CD), and email on the feasibility of conducting Russian language maintenance and development in a distance learning mode. Students from Air Force bases were guided by a native Russian moderator and interacted with each other in five-person teams. CD and email were found to be very reliable; Internet…

The authors employed multiple data-collection procedures to determine which of four personal (non-subject-matter-specific) discussion folders would be used most frequently by online learners in two online courses, and which would be rated more favorably and considered more effective than other folders. The folders were studied for the way in which…

Communication technology strengthens the bonds of parent-program partnerships. It does a great job of reinforcing and broadening parent outreach efforts. It helps staff respond to a wide variety of family questions and needs. And it allows them to respond in a timely manner. In this article, the author explores how to put technology's amazing…

Technology holds the key for bridging the gap between access to quality education and the need for enhanced learning experiences. This book contains case studies on divergent themes of personalized learning environments, inclusive learning for social change, innovative learning and assessment techniques, technology and international partnership…

This document explains the World Wide Web (WWW) and how to use it, with specific reference to sites that would be of interest to those in the fields of language teaching and linguistics. To use WWW, one needs a computer, a modem, and a search engine. Web sites contain text as well as graphics that can be downloaded and edited for educational or…

Internet e-mail is becoming more accessible to K-12 teachers. Many colleges and universities will give accounts to teachers for the price of asking. Unfortunately, many of these university systems are hard to use and are usually not offered to K-12 students. Also, most schools do not have phone lines in classrooms. This paper discusses two systems…

As K-12 schools connect to the Internet, a new method of communication opens up to educators and students. This updated digest describes some sample services and resources that are available to the K-12 community by electronic mail over the Internet. Information services and resources covered include: question answering services; listservs…

One of the most recent technological systems to be adopted for use in distance education is computer-mediated communication (CMC), which typically includes computer conferencing, electronic mail, and electronic bulletin boards. The purpose of this review is to provide teachers, researchers and administrators with a practical summary of current…