Study of the effect of middle-school Internet-enhanced atmospheric science program on student learning. Uses results of verbal analysis of discourse between students and scientists in electronic messages and data from teacher survey and interviews. Finds that student's understanding of atmospheric science is enhanced. (Contains 37 references.)…

The Internet and its component parts, email and the World Wide Web (Web), have had a tremendous impact on how companies communicate with their various audiences. Thus, the twofold purpose of this study was (a) to determine the characteristics of "Fortune 500" company homepage components and (b) to determine the communication effectiveness of…

From blogs to wikis to podcasts to personalized e-mail alerts, there are now more ways to reach people than ever before. However, even with these new outreach pathways, success still depends on knowing your audience and having the ability to see beyond the "buzz" of technology. Best practices for outreach should emphasize a personal touch in the…

The present study investigates the efficacy of an Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy program for bereaved people suffering complicated grief. The program combines established methods of psychotherapy with new technology--therapists and patients communicated exclusively by e-mail. Bereaved individuals diagnosed with complicated grief (n =…

This paper reports on research to investigate design features of asynchronous discussion systems for higher education. The research aims to identify features that increase the benefits of discussion systems and reduce the problems. The paper focuses on a major theme that emerged from interviews with learners and teachers: information overload.…

In the Western Pacific, the People First Network project has since 2001 been building a growing network of rural email stations across the conflict-ridden Solomon Islands. These stations are based on robust technology and consist of solar panels, short-wave radios and compatible modems, laptop computers and printers to provide email communication…

This booklet is intended to provide parents with some critical information to help monitor and control their child's behavior on the Internet. Highlights include: the need for ground rules; how to gain knowledge about the Internet; what the Internet is; the World Wide Web; Internet Relay Chat (IRC); Usenet groups and e-mail; some red flags;…

Describes the Internet and possible educational issues for its information retrieval and electronic communication functions, particularly applied to secondary content area instruction. Concludes that, while the potential benefits are considerable, its use is costly in terms of time, training, and money. Offers recommendations for classroom use and…

This supplement contains 10 articles on topics that include acceptable-use policies, NetDay, selling technology bonds, a CD-ROM starter shelf, and Internet news. (MLF)

Examines how college students working across distances used e-mail and Internet Relay Chat (IRC) to facilitate their collaboration and decision-making processes. Finds that students came to a decision more quickly using e-mail than with IRC, and when IRC was slow, students reverted to a series of rapid-fire e-mail messages. (RS)

Describes the nature of interpersonal relationships on the Internet, and argues that Internet correspondence has an effect on our lives. Similarities and differences between electronic and face-to-face relationships are discussed. (Author/JKP)

Describes the features and use of PSILink's shareware software, which is designed to facilitate use of the Internet's electronic mail, bulletin boards, and USENET lists by librarians whose only access to the Internet is by modem on a personal computer. Directions for obtaining the software and for performing the various functions are given. (two…

Explains how users can find and access information resources available on the Internet. Highlights include network information centers (NICs); lists, both formal and informal; computer networking protocols, including international standards; electronic mail; remote log-in; and file transfer. (LRW)

Discusses changes in the Internet, including new e-mail addresses. Several new discussion groups are described, including groups that encourage participation by kindergarten through grade 12 students, parents, teachers, and administrators; one concerning curriculum issues; and one exploring educational potentials of the Internet. (LRW)

Although Internet, a major computerized information network, makes massive quantities of information available free to users, there are concerns associated with it, including the lack of permanent storage of information and the need for colleges to recover costs incurred in making information available off-campus. (MSE)