Discussion of school hardware and software selection focuses on a study that identified the most useful pieces of hardware and accompanying software applications as rated by teachers whose sixth- through eighth-grade classes spent a semester working in a special technology-rich environment at Kent State University. Compares ratings by teachers and…

Explored how a semester-long experience in a technology-rich classroom at Kent State University affected middle school teachers over the last two years in their use of technology in the classroom. Highlights include access to technology; technology utilization; benefits of technology; and impact on teaching style. (Author/LRW)

Examines 20 of the most important issues for professionals in the field of educational technology including learning, policy, social, technology, and future issues. Describes how these issues have been effectively taught in a college course using problem-based learning approaches and speculates on what kind of issues may soon become important.…

This study used surveys, observations, and interviews to document the experiences of 10 public school teachers whose classes spent two months in a high tech facility made available at a local university. Topics include technological literacy; the need for technical support; changes in class dynamics; cooperative learning; instructional…

Provides a detailed look at combination of factors contributing to the success of the elementary science television programs of Japan, including production facilities, research, instructional approach, production techniques, and promotion. It is suggested that this series could serve as a model for the development of televised instruction in…

The Ministry of Education and the Japanese Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) public television network are responsible for the instructional broadcasting that has penetrated Japan's classrooms at all levels. Implications for American television include stronger federal support for public television and the possible development of a national…

Discusses how the Coalition for the High School of the Future (Northeast Ohio) aroused interest in its proposals for educational reform via a video designed to communicate recommendations, publicize the project, and motivate prospective participants. Results of a survey to determine impact of the video on the project are presented. (MBR)

Discusses origins, structure, objectives, and implications for U.S. schools of ZEMPOREN, the All Japan Teachers' Federation Studying the Use of Radio and Television in Education, which promotes effective use of classroom broadcasting through a published journal, research, conventions, and by acting as liaison between the educational network and…

Examines the use of television equipment in schools that subscribe to Channel One based on a survey of secondary schools in the Midwest. Highlights include viewing Classroom Channel programming; viewing or taping programs on other cable television channels; use for local school activities, including student productions; and evaluation of Channel…

Discusses the use of "Channel One" in secondary schools for teaching current events and describes a study that examined its instructional effectiveness. The inclusion of advertisements is addressed; teenagers' general awareness of current events is considered; and the use of television in educational settings is described. (21 references) (LRW)