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Johnson, L.; Adams Becker, S.; Cummins, M.; Estrada, V.; Meira, A. – New Media Consortium, 2012
This report reflects a collaborative research effort to help inform Brazilian educational leaders about significant developments in technologies supporting teaching, learning, and creative inquiry in primary and secondary education. In an effort that ran from August through October 2012, a carefully selected group of 30 experts considered hundreds…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
Neto, Francisco; Brasileiro, Francisco – Information Science Publishing, 2007
The Internet and growth of computer networks have eliminated geographic barriers, creating an environment where education can be brought to a student no matter where that student may be. The success of distance learning programs and the availability of many Web-supported applications and multimedia resources have increased the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Management Systems, Distance Education, Semantics
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Chute, Alan G.; Sayers, Pamela K.; Gardner, Richard P. – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1997
Distance learning networks make training and advanced education possible when time and budgetary constraints make face-to-face training difficult. To make distance learning work, instructors and providers must harness the potential of synchronous and asynchronous communication technologies to create powerful, learner-centered networks. Support…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Distance Education, Educational Environment
McCain, Ted D. E.; Ekelund, Mark – 1993
This book is intended to introduce the basic concepts of connecting computers together and to equip individuals with the technical background necessary to begin constructing small networks. For those already experienced with creating and maintaining computer networks, the book can help in considering the creation of a schoolwide network. The book…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Administration, Educational Environment
Brienne, Deborah; Goldman, Shelley – Classroom Computer Learning, 1989
Discusses a project at Bank Street College called "Earth Lab: A Network for Young Scientists." Explores how the use of a local area network might alter the academic environment in which students work. Reviews student databases, teacher-made databases, online databases, and electronic mail. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Peripherals, Computer System Design
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. Div. of Vocational and Adult Education. – 2000
Each year, the Policies Commission for Business and Economic Education develops statements regarding business education. The following are among the commission's guidelines regarding planning the business education curriculum for the new century: (1) making business education an integral and equal partner within schools' educational communities…
Descriptors: Accounting, Articulation (Education), Business Administration, Business Communication