EDUCAUSE Quarterly Magazine, Volume 27, Number 3, 2004

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VIEWPOINTS

What’s in a Name?

The labels associated with security—computer, network, information, information assurance—have multiple implications for higher education

By Rodney Petersen with Ronald Larsen, Corey Schou, and Lee Strickland

FEATURE ARTICLES

Miracle or Menace: Teaching and Learning with Laptop Computers in the Classroom

A study of integrating laptops into classroom instruction found statistically significant improvements in student learning

By James Efaw, Scott Hampton, Silas Martinez, and Scott Smith

Adopting Digital Technologies in the Classroom: 10 Assessment Questions

Answering 10 questions will help guide faculty in adopting digital technology for the classroom

By David J. Staley

The Importance of Policies in E-Learning Instruction

Thoughtful policies on topics such as e-mail, electronic discussions, and intellectual property rights can keep an e-learning course running smoothly

By Shirley Waterhouse and Rodney O. Rogers

Engaging an IT Consultant for Your Campus:
Guidelines for the President

Using a consultant effectively can be tricky—but well worth the effort

By Linda Fleit and Brian Hawkins

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attracting Women to Technical Professions

Women remain underrepresented in the technical professions, and attracting them to those careers remains a challenge

By Joanne Kossuth and Tracey Leger-Hornby

GOOD IDEAS

Toward A Virus-Free Campus

Temple University’s IT staff created a campus-wide culture of awareness to mitigate security threats

By Ariel Silverstone

Development of HDTV Distance Learning Content

With the proper tools and approach, development of instructionally effective video for distance learning is feasible—and affordable

By Carlos Rafael Morales

Capturing and Disseminating What Happens in the Classroom

Capturing classroom interactions without disrupting the class or exceeding tight budgets takes a little planning and the right tools

By Hubert Daugherty, Julie Cohn, and G. Anthony Gorry

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