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Peer reviewedBarker, Bruce O. – Rural Educator, 1988
Describes high school courses, K-12 student enrichment programing, and inservice teacher training offered by interactive (two-way audio) instructional television satellite systems. Outlines the benefits of live, satellite television instruction for rural and small schools. Contains 11 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Distance Education, Educational Television, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textBarker, Bruce O.; Taylor, David R. – 1993
Technological developments of the past decade have increased the potential of distance learning and telecommunications to help rural schools overcome disadvantages of remoteness, geographic isolation, lack of specialized staff, and limited program offerings. Classroom-focused distance learning is distance insensitive and involves transmission of a…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Distance Education, Electronic Mail
Barker, Bruce O.; Patrick, Kenneth R. – 1988
Communications satellites transmit live interactive television broadcasts from a host site classroom to small and geographically isolated rural high schools. Using the research on effective teaching practices, this study examined the effectiveness of instruction delivered by satellite. Researchers observed 15 hours of three courses (Computer…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Communications Satellites, Distance Education, High Schools
Peer reviewedBarker, Bruce O.; Hall, Robert F. – Rural Educator, 1998
Outlines steps and considerations in planning a technology infrastructure for a rural school: the need for a long-term plan; the elements of a well-articulated plan; questions to consider in assessing needs and interests in selected technologies; staff development; software and equipment selection; and funding issues. Lists resources on technology…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Networks
Beckner, Weldon; Barker, Bruce O. – 1994
The use of educational technology in rural schools can maximize the natural advantages of rural schools and alleviate the disadvantages. Rural schools often face geographic isolation, shortages in specialized staff, low student enrollments, small numbers of special needs students, limited program offerings for students, and limited opportunities…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Distance Education
Barker, Bruce O. – 1995
The Internet is a decentralized collection of computer networks managed by separate groups using a common set of technical standards. The Internet has tremendous potential as an educational resource by providing access to networking through worldwide electronic mail, various databases, and electronic bulletin boards; collaborative investigation…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Benefits
Barker, Bruce O.; And Others – Rural Research Report, 1995
This newsletter addresses educational reform related to student use of computers and the development of computer networks in Illinois schools. This educational trend is particularly relevant for improving the educational opportunities of rural students. Both the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Planning Coalition for Educational…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Educational Benefits
