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Quamen, Harvey – Innovate: Journal of Online Education, 2006
In this article Harvey Quamen examines how the philosophy of open source software might be of particular benefit to humanities scholars in the near future--particularly for academic journals with limited financial resources. To this end he provides a case study in which he describes his use of open source technology (MySQL database software and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Databases
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Branch. – 1987
This strategic plan is a synthesis of a number of previous studies on computers in the schools of Alberta, Canada, as well as an assessment of the current situation in the schools, and a recognition of today's difficult fiscal climate. The topics covered include the rationale for integrating microcomputers into school programs; risks and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Curriculum Development
Movement for Canadian Literacy, 2005
This Summer 2005 issue of "Learners in Action" contains the following articles: (1) Bridging Barriers to Learning (Glenn Kissman); (2) Education Really Is a Family Affair; (3) Sabrina's Story; (4) SARAW Helps Students Find Their Voice; (5) Literacy Changes Lives; and (6) Seeing STARs in Alberta.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Writing Instruction, Reading Instruction, Profiles
Fichten, Catherine S.; Barile, Maria; Asuncion, Jennison; Judd, Darlene; Alapin, Iris; Reid, Evelyn; Lavers, Jason; Genereux, Christian; Guimont, Jean-Pierre; Schipper, Fay – 1998
This report discusses a study involving 37 Canadian college and university students with disabilities and 30 Disabled Student Services (DSS) personnel that explored the use of computers in postsecondary education. Students were enrolled in community and junior colleges, universities, and postsecondary distance education institutions. Results…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), College Environment, Colleges