This second article in a series of four that explores the role of information technology in education focuses on our current view of information technology and argues for a new structure for using technology in education. Highlights include a framework for systemic change; and connectivity of physical settings, people, and knowledge development.…

This fourth and concluding article in a series on information technology in the schools explores how a complete educational organization can function when using already-available information technologies to take advantage of the natural independence of individuals' roles in the schools and communities. (Author/LRW)

By employing a new system perspective, the uses of technology in three school districts are examined. Problems with lack of equipment, professional development, and funding in New York City and San Diego (CA) schools are discussed. The experiences of the Iowa City School District illustrate that growth of the human and work-process infrastructure…

Asserts that the barriers to technology-driven systemic change of education are found in the paradigm through which schools and the mission of schools are verified. For technology to become an integrated aspect of education, the focus must not be on technology itself, but on the information it enables students, teachers, and administrators to…