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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 392 414 IR 017 705 AUTHOR Harris, Diana, Ed.; Bailey, Regenia, Ed. TITLE Emerging Technologies, Lifelong Learning, NECC '95. Proceedings of the Annual National Educational Computing Conference (16th, Baltimore, Maryland, June 17-19, 1995). REPORT NO ISBN-1-56484-080-8 PUB DATE 95 NOTE 356p.; For individual papers see ED 385 298, and IR 017 706-732. AVAILABLE FROM International Society for Technology in Education, 1787 Agate St., Eugene, OR 97403 ($25). PUB TYPE Collected Works Conference Proceedings (021) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC15 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Computer Literacy; Computer Networks; Computer Science Education; *Computer Uses in Education; Distance Education; *Educational Technology; Electronic Mail; Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education; Hypermedia; Lifelong Learning; Multimedia Materials; *Teacher Education; Telecommunications IDENTIFIERS Technology Integration; Technology Plans ABSTRACT This volume of proceedings reports on innovations, trends, and research in computer uses in education across a broad range of disciplines. Papers, as well as summaries of presentations, classroom demonstrations, panel discussions, projects, and other sessions, are provided in chronological order. Topics covered include using technology to create written or multimedia products in the classroom; empowering and motivating teachers to use technology; integrating technology into the curriculum; the effects of technology on classroom techniques; assessing computer knowledge orliteracy levels; alternative assessment; hypermedia and the Internet; technology planning; distance learning; gender and minority issues in computer sc.ence, and others. The conference committees are listed along with the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) Board of Directors and Committee. The index is a combined author and key word index. 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SST COPY AVA1LABU National Educational' oinputing Conference NECC ' 95 Proceedings Baltimore, Maryland June 17-19, 1995 Diana Harris, Editor Regenia Bailey, Assistant Editor Hosted by-Towson State Universtty, in Cooperation with ',Maryland Initructional Computer Coordinators Association NECC '95 Proceedings ISBN: 1-56484-080-8 © 1995, NECA for the National Educational Computing Conference June 1995 NECC .'95 Proceedings Staff Diana F.lartis, Editor . Re erda gaile, Assiatant Editor 4 FOREWORD This volume of proceedings of the Sixteenth National Educational Computing Conference(NECC '95) reports on the innovations, trends, and research in the use of computers in education across a broad spectrum of disciplinesand levels of education. The Proceedings reflect the breadth of the field of computing, the pervasiveness of technology in thecurriculum, the impact of new technologies on education, and the importance of lifelong learning. The ideasexpressed here and in the sessions are a manifestation of the vitality of this field. This conference provides the attendees the opportunity to expand their expertise, benefit from theknowledge and experiences of others, share their mutual interests and develop contacts with other professionals. We believe thatthis conference will benefit all the participants and that these Proceedings will serve as a valuable reference in the future. The conference and these Proceedings are the culmination of a great deal of effort by many individuals and groups. Particular thanks are due to Dennis Hinkle (Towson State University), in addition to his great support as Vice Chair of the conference, gave so generously of his time in working with many of our special and invited guests; Diana Harris (University of Iowa), who made this volume of proceedings possible, through her skills as an editor, her patience in dealing with the authors, and her ability to accomplish it all on schedule; All the people who submitted papers, panels, classroom demonstrations, posters, and Society Sessions; All the referees for their considerable efforts in reviewing the materials and making the frequentlydifficult decisions of whether to accept or reject them; Keith Miller (Sangamon State University), who so ably chaired the Program Committee includingthe immense task of coordinating all the review processes and putting together such an excellent program; Marie West (National Institutes of Health), who contributed much by serving as liaison between the Program Committee and the Local Coir,.nittee The Program Committee, about tnirty strong from all across the country, who worked with KeithiAiller to provide an excellent, brcad, well-refereed program; Ali Behforooz (Towson State University), who so ably handled the gigantic task of providing equipment and audio-visual support for the entire conference; Darlene Grantham (Montgomery County Public Schools) and John Davidson (Wit; hingtonCounty Public Schools), who co-chaired the formidable task of organizing all aspects of the divers and exciting workshops; Linda Rosenberg (Unisys Government Systems), who worked with the vendors to developthose win-win situations where sponsors gained exposure for their products and the conferencebenefited; Joan Morrison (Goucher College) and Edie Windsor (Roland Park Country School), whowith energy and imagination arranged the wide variety of social events for conference attendees; Robert Wall (Towson State University), who effectively kept all our accounts in order; Ron Deitz (Towson State University), who was so impressive in arranging local publicity; Richard Austing (University of Maryland), wl.o was of tremendous help with registration; Clarence Miller (Johns Hopkins University), J. Zeminski (Carroll County Public Schools, and theMaryland Association for Educational Uses of Computers (MAEUC) for organizing the Birds of a FeatherSessions; Ted Sjoerdsma (National Science Foundation) , who with humor and patience served asadvisor to the Conference Chair and to the local committee; Zelda Schuman (Towson State University), who cheerfully and expeditiously handled all theadministrative details of the local operation; Susan Taylor (Towson State University), who as programmer and office assistant forNECC '95 handled with a sunny disposition the many daily details; the National Educational Computing Association (NECA) for their guidance and support,especially those who advised and encouraged the conference committee; and most of all to all attendees, who made the efforts worthwhile. Doris K. Lidtke Chairperson, NECC '95 linvson State University Baltimore, Many land NECC '95, Baltimore, MO Page i NECC '95 Conference Committee Doris Lidtke, Towson State University Conference Chair Dennis Hinkle, Towson State University Conference Vice-chair Ali Behforooz, Towson State University Local Arrangements Robert Wall,Towson State University Treasurer Diana Harris, University of Iowa Proceedings Dick Austing, University of Maryland Registration Paul Katz, University of Oregon Exhibits Darlene Grantham, Montgomery County Public Schools Workshops John Davidson, Washington County Public Schools Workshops Joan Morrison, Goucher College Social Events Ted Sjoerdsma, National E.cience Foundation Advisor NECC '95 Program Committee Keith Miller, Sangamon State Univorsity Program Chair Ron Anderson, University of Minnesota Tracy Camp, University of Alabama Lillian Cassel, Villinova University W. Robert Collins, The College of William and Mary Larry Dale, Sangamon State University Sandra DeLoatch. Norfolk State University Virginia Eaton, N. E. Louisiana State University Marie Gallagher, National Library of Medicine Scott Grissom, `.-langamon State University Ted Mirns, Sangamon State University Cathleen Norris, University of Texas Adam Ritkin, California Institute of Technology Wally Roth, Taylor University Rav Schroeder, Sangamon State University Sally Sloan, Winona State University Laurie Smith King, Ithaca College Marguerite Summers, Sangamon State University Jeffrey Voas, Reliable Software Technologies Corp. Phillip Wherry, Mitre Corp. rage If NaIional 1 ducal fonal ComputnIN Conference. 1995 6 NECA Steering Committee & Board ofDirectors Louis Albert, AAHE Jim Poirot, University of North Texas AAHE Representative NECA Past-Chair David Brittain, MGT of America NECA Chair Sheldon Ramnarine, TIES NECC '96 Cottference Co-Chair Chuck Chulvick, University of Scranton ACM/SIGUCCS Representative Randy Richter, CAUSE CAUSE Representative Connie Feil, TIES NECC '96 Conference Co-Chair Nancy Roberts, Lesley College NECA Vice-Chair Steve