The Internet and Web have grown so exponentially that identifying the valuable sites for educators, particularly in the technical area, can be overwhelming. We suggest that you select just a few sites which encompass major news and offer digests. Searchable online journals are another avenue because you can scan for general items and zoom in on areas of particular interest.

Keeping abreast of such fast-breaking developments could consume all of your time. On the other hand, if you don't stay on top of these advances--in this case, from the point of view of the technologists themselves-- then the profession will be sidelined and constantly in the position of catchup. Fortunately, telecommunications makes such forays easier than in the past; you don't have to leave your desk!