Tuesday, February 1, 2000

WRITER/CONTACT: Larry B. Dendy, 706/542-8078

ADAMS TO TESTIFY AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON WEB-BASED EDUCATION

ATHENS, Ga. -- University of Georgia President Michael F. Adams will
testify Wednesday in Washington, D.C., at the first hearing of a
congressional committee studying how the World Wide Web can be used
to strengthen education.

The Congressional Web-based Education Commission, established by
Congress in 1998, is investigating the Web's potential for redefining
learning and improving teaching in K-12 and post-secondary
classrooms. The commission, chaired by Sen. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska,
will make recommendations to the president and congress on how to
provide learners with full and equal access to the Web and other
digital technologies.

Adams, who will become chair of American Council on Education this
year, will describe to the commission programs and initiatives at the
University of Georgia that use Web-based technology.

"I am pleased that the University of Georgia is being recognized for
leadership in use of the Web and related technology to improve
instruction," Adams said.  "I particularly want to commend University
Computing and Network Services, and the Office of Instructional
Support and Development, for identifying areas in which the
university can make important advances in Web-based education, and
for training faculty and developing courses to take full advantage of
this important technology."

Others scheduled to testify before the commission this week include
Secretary of Education Richard Riley and Secretary of Commerce
William Daley.


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