Argues that, though many schools have the technological infrastructure required to keep up with advances in educational technology, many of them do not know what to do with it. Suggests that educators define what they want to accomplish and try it out with pilot projects using equipment already available. (NB)

Offers a model for the integration of technology into the school curriculum. The school described here used an integrated program that empowers students, faculty, administration, and parents to utilize technology for the promotion and enhancement of academic excellence, Christian ethics, and global responsibility. School won a U.S. Department of…

In the past two years, every magazine on the newsstands has featured nanotechnology. The articles usually speak of nanotech as the latest emerging platform technology that will substantially transform the material and social world, just as electricity and nuclear science did previously. What is usually not mentioned in these articles is reference…

Argues that science and technology associated with research in artificial intelligence, the Human Genome Project, cosmology, and sociobiology raise questions that promote dialog between the worlds of science and religion. (DDR)

The November 2001 meeting of the Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education focused on globalization and how religious education responds to it. This brief look at what the term globalization signifies and the challenging consequences of globalization sets the context for the selected conference papers appearing in this issue…

Forecasts what the social studies will be like in the year 2050 A.D. Discusses issues such as the nature of school, the teaching of religion and morality, the type of knowledge taught, and characteristics and preparation of social studies teachers. (CMK)

Offers advice from a priest and educator on ministering to the Catholic community, including: (1) collaborating and sharing responsibilities; (2) scheduling regular staff meetings that include an agenda, prayer, and minutes; (3) being hospitable; (4) communicating with and listening to church members; (4) taking advantage of archdiocese resources;…

Described is the use of the Bible as a source of information on the availability and use of metals in ancient societies. The use of the Bible in cross-curricular work between science, technology, and religious studies is discussed. (Author/CW)

Argues that Catholic schools need to consider what makes a school Catholic when confronting issues of architectural design. Addresses differences in needs between elementary, middle, and high schools, and offers a case study that illustrates a successfully designed urban Catholic high school. (NB)