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Haynes, Cynthia, Ed.; Holmevik, Jan Rune, Ed. – 1998
MOOs (Multi-User, Object-Oriented Environments), which were designed originally as spaces for online social interaction, are increasingly recognized today for their value as educational tools. This book brings together a diverse group of experts whose contributions help answer questions and dispel myths surrounding MOOs and their use in education.…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources
Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computers & Communications. Third Edition.
Williams, Brian K.; Sawyer, Stacey C.; Hutchinson, Sarah E. – 1999
This book is intended for use as a concepts textbook to accompany a one-semester or one-quarter introductory course on computers or microcomputers. Key features of this third edition include: emphasis on unification of computer and communications systems; revision in response to extensive instructor and student feedback; commonsense illustration…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development
Phillips, Rob – 1997
Interactive multimedia (IMM) is a technology with the potential to change the way people learn, acquire information, and entertain themselves. This technology brings together a range of fields and requires the skills of professionals from those fields. This handbook offers practical advice on issues related to developing successful interactive…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
McClure, Charles R.; And Others – 1991
This book provides an overview and status report on the progress made in developing the National Research and Education Network (NREN) as of early 1991. It reports on a number of investigations that provide a research and policy perspective on the NREN and computer-mediated communication (CMC), and brings together key source documents that have…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education
Nixon, Carol, Comp.; Burmood, Jennifer, Comp. – 2002
This volume contains collected presentations (papers, outlines, and visual materials) from InfoToday 2002, the Global Conference & Exhibition on Electronic Information and Knowledge Management, featuring three core conferences for information professionals and knowledge managers: NationalOnline 2002, KnowledgeNets 2002, and E-Libraries 2002.…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Conference Proceedings, Conferences, Educational Technology
Rickman, Jon T.; Hubbard, Dean L. – 1992
The Electronic Campus system of Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville) links every office and residence hall room on campus. It also networks these offices and rooms with databases and software applications. The system was developed to provide a low-cost alternative for a public institution where most students could not afford to purchase…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Case Studies, College Students
Tyckoson, David A., Ed. – 1991
This book addresses the problem of when a library has limited catalog access, and explores various technological methods to expand the catalog beyond its traditional boundaries. Fourteen chapters describe catalog projects in individual libraries: (1) "Enhancing Access to Information: Building Catalogs for the Future" (David A. Tyckoson);…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records
