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Download full textFinnemann, Michael D. – ICTFL Accents, 1995
A session of the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ICTFL) October 1995 conference dealing with Internet resources for second language teachers is summarized, and in extension of that information, World Wide Web resources for language teachers are enumerated. In the conference session seven types of Internet resource are…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Information Networks, Information Seeking, Information Sources
Little, David, Ed.; Brammerts, Helmut, Ed. – 1996
The LINGUA Project International Electronic Mail Tandem Network, sponsored by the European Union, is described in a series of chapter-articles. Universities in a number of European countries and several non-European countries have collaborated in expansion of the network, related research projects, and development of instructional materials to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Electronic Mail, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Sern, Garret – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1998
Discusses the merger of FARNET (Federation of American Research Networks), a clearinghouse for tracking the development state-by-state of an information infrastructure, and NTTF (Networking and Telecommunications Task Force), which helped colleges and universities identify strategic networking and telecommunications policy issues, into a new…
Descriptors: Colleges, Communications, Coordination, Higher Education
Metz, Ray E.; Junion-Metz, Gail – 1996
This book provides basic information about the World Wide Web and serves as a guide to the tools and techniques needed to browse the Web, integrate it into library services, or build an attractive, user-friendly home page for the library. Chapter 1 provides an overview of Web basics and chapter 2 discusses some of the big issues related to…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Networks, Information Networks, Internet
Smigielski, Alan – Art to Zoo: Teaching with the Power of Objects, 1997
This issue of "Art to Zoo" examines the "mysteries" surrounding the Internet and offers simple "pointers" on how to access the Smithsonian's teaching materials. Many of the materials are available online. Articles include: (1) "What is the Internet?"; (2) "Connecting to the Internet"; (3) "Internet Shopping List"; (4) "Internet Terms"; (5) "A…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Facilities, Elementary Education, Information Networks
Wujcik, Anne; Heller, Nelson B.; Oates, Rita – 1995
This report provides information on the educational telecommunications market. Its articles cover a wide array of applications and issues, including online services, funding for the development of statewide telecommunications networks, education-related Internet projects and products. The trends detailed in the report, and the vendors and products…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Finance, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Ryan, Ellen – Currents, 1996
In college and university advancement, prospect research has become streamlined with the Internet. Searchers can enter corporate, foundation, and other sites for up-to-date information on a variety of topics. Several campus development officers have established their own home pages to share information with colleagues. Online addresses for campus,…
Descriptors: College Administration, Donors, Fund Raising, Higher Education
Cohen, Barbara – 1998
This book focuses on social studies web sites, provides the tools for teachers to incorporate the Internet into the existing curriculum framework, explains how to get started using the Internet, and annotates a large collection of useful resources. The resources are wide ranging and challenging to allow students to think, analyze, and create.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Global Education, Information Networks, Information Sources
LaBounty, Verna – Book Report, 1997
The KidsConnect service, with 145 volunteers from 39 states and eight countries connects librarians, teachers and students with curriculum-related material and other information sources on the Internet. Questions received at the site (on the Web at http://www.ala.ogr/ICONN/index.html or e-mail at askkc@ala.org) are routed to volunteer school…
Descriptors: Children, Information Networks, Information Seeking, Information Services
Lemme, Bobbi; Donovan, Terri – 1995
Intended for beginning Internet users and adult basic education instructors, this manual presents a very basic, instructional approach to exploring the Internet, with explicit instructions on what to do, places to go, and interesting things to try. An introduction on getting started is followed by sections on electronic mail, including using the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Mail
Peer reviewedReidelbach, Dorothy – Planning for Higher Education, 1996
The evolution of the Internet and World Wide Web are chronicled briefly, and the challenges and opportunities they offer for college campus planning are discussed. Three issues are discussed: how institutions can use these resources to further their aims of instruction, research, recruitment, public information, and financial strength; assurance…
Descriptors: Campus Planning, College Planning, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBraun, Joseph A., Jr. – Social Education, 1997
Examines the World Wide Web as a curriculum resource and teaching tool. Finds much to recommend in the system's access to electronic databases, publications, listservs, newsgroups, and e-mail. Abuses and deficiencies include misinformation, lack of access to computers, and very few tools for assessment. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedFergerson, James C. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1996
Software programs and Internet and World Wide Web addresses that are available to facilitate data sharing by colleges and universities are listed. Included are government sites, institutional research offices and services, and information on emerging technologies that offer promise in this area. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Consortia, Higher Education
Heide, Ann; Stilborne, Linda – 1996
This book explains how to use the Internet and provides practical tips and project ideas that will help teachers turn the Internet into a useful tool for the classroom. The introduction presents 10 approaches that teachers and students can use to avoid common pitfalls. Project ideas are included for all grade levels and for varying levels of…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Fair Use (Copyrights)
Mansfield, Meribah – Library Journal, 1997
Examines the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) which provides access to the state's public library resources; federal, state, and regional information resources; and other electronic information resources. Describes OPLIN's role in Ohio, hardware and services provided, mission, origin, funding, staff training, databases, future plans…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Libraries
