Examines distance education technology as a tool for teacher preparation and presents attitudinal data collected from elementary science teachers who used audio and video communication to complete distance education classes. Results suggest that teachers remained supportive toward the technology one year after completing the course. (JMV)

Describes the Quality Elementary Science Teaching (QUEST) program developed at Indiana University to improve the quality of science education by preparing prospective elementary school teachers more effectively. Highlights include uses of technology in science and education courses and results of surveys that measured students' computer attitudes…

Presents an evaluation of a distance education course for elementary and middle school teachers at Indiana University that used dynamic quad technology so audio and video could be seen and heard at four separate sites. Evaluates how instructors used the technology and offers instructional design guidelines. (Author/LRW)