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The Relation of Education and R&D to Productivity Growth in the Developing Countries of Africa.
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McMahon, Walter W. – Economics of Education Review, 1987
Discusses the overall efficiency of investment in primary and secondary education and technology transfer via investment both in physical capital and higher education in 30 of the poorest African countries. A high (21.2 percent) rate of return to investment in primary and secondary education was found. Includes six tables and 20 references. (MLH)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Aeronautics Technology Possibilities for 2000: Report of a Workshop (January 1984).
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems. – 1984
The National Research Council's Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board conducted a workshop in January 1984 to project what the state of knowledge of aeronautical technology could be in the year 2000 if necessary supporting resources were made available. Eight panels were organized to assess possibilities in the areas of: (1) aerodynamics; (2)…
Descriptors: Aerospace Industry, Aerospace Technology, Aviation Technology, Computer Science
Toward a Competitiveness Agenda. Special Joint Session with Members of Congress. Highlights of the Winter Meeting of the Business-Higher Education Forum (Scottsdale, Arizona, January 24-26, 1985).
Business-Higher Education Forum, Washington, DC. – 1985
The development of a technology policy for the future was discussed at the winter 1985 meeting of the Business-Higher Education Forum, which met with congressional groups such as the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition and the Congressional Clearinghouse on the Future. These proceedings include summaries of roundtable discussions on the…
Descriptors: Competition, Economic Climate, Engineering Education, Futures (of Society)
The Business/Academic Partnership in the Economic Development of Maui. Proceedings of a Symposium/Workshop (Maui, Hawaii, May 2-3, 1985).
Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., Lahaina, HI. – 1985
The relationship between the Hawaii university system and business and industry in the economic development of Maui is discussed in proceedings of a 1985 symposium. The development of island economies is addressed by Sam Cole, while the role of a land-grant university in economic development is discussed by John Cantlon. A panel on economic…
Descriptors: Agriculture, College Programs, Community Colleges, Economic Development
The Private Sector/University Technology Alliance: Making It Work. Proceedings of a Conference of the National Council of University Research Administrators (Dallas, Texas, September 4-7, 1984).
Freise, Earl J., Ed. – 1986
The transfer of technology from U.S. research universities in cooperation with the private sector is addressed in proceedings of a National Council of University Research Administrators conference. The first discussion session, "New Technology from University Research and Development (R&D)," examines the university research…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Science, Cooperative Programs, Copyrights
Canadians Speak on Innovation and Learning=Les Canadiens, L'Innovation et L'Apprentissage.
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2003
This publication captures the thoughts, suggestions, and concerns Canadians expressed through an engagement process on behalf of the Government of Canada to animate discussion on Canada's innovation and learning challenges. The chapters provide summaries of what different groups had to say in relation to these key challenge areas and themes set…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Education, Attitudes, Business
Higher Education and the Asia-Pacific Century. Proceedings of the '88 PRAHE Seoul Conference.
Kim, Chul-hwan, Ed.; Lee, Wha-kuk, Ed. – 1988
Proceedings of the Pacific Region Association for Higher Education (PRAHE) are presented, including 5 opening speeches, 6 plenary lectures, 7 invited lectures, and 13 general papers. Presentation topics include: higher education and societal change; educational exchange and the Pacific Rim; international cooperation through electronic media;…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Cooperative Education, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
National Summit on Innovation and Learning=Sommet National sur L'Innovation et L'Apprentissage. Summary=Sommaire.
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Conference Board of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 2003
This report provides a summary of the objectives, proceedings, and major outcomes of a summit meeting of over 500 leaders from across Canada convened to validate and prioritize strategic recommendations from an innovation and learning engagement process and to discuss key challenges to realization of Canada's vision to become one of the most…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Education, Business, Citizen Participation
Technology--A Bridge to Independence. RESNA '85. Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Rehabilitation Technology (8th, Memphis, Tennessee, June 24-28, 1985).
Brubaker, Cliff, Ed. – 1985
These proceedings represent a cross-section of the results of rehabilitation research across a range of disciplines. The 130 presentations, which deal generally with the exploitation of science and technology in the rehabilitative process, are divided among 21 sessions. Topics of the first 15 sessions are: aids to promote independent vocation and…
Descriptors: Biomechanics, Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Selected Papers from the National Conference on College Teaching and Learning (5th, Jacksonville, Florida, April 6-9, 1994).
Chambers, Jack A., Ed. – 1994
This collection of 18 papers covers four broad areas of teaching and learning in higher education: innovative college teaching/learning strategies; effective classroom research/assessment activities; advanced classroom technology; and developing teaching and learning centers. Papers also address the question of how the college classroom is…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
Selected Papers from the National Conference on College Teaching and Learning (6th, Jacksonville, Florida, April 5-8, 1995).
Chambers, Jack A., Ed. – 1995
This collection of 18 papers covers four broad areas of teaching and learning in higher education: innovative college teaching/learning strategies; effective classroom research/assessment activities; advanced classroom technology; and developing teaching and learning centers. Titles include: (1) "African American Students' Perceptions of…
Descriptors: Black Students, Calculus, Classroom Techniques, Computer Science
Selected Papers from the National Conference on College Teaching and Learning (7th, Jacksonville, Florida, March 20-23, 1996).
Chambers, Jack A., Ed. – 1996
This collection of 20 papers is centered on the theme "Teaching, Learning, and Technology--Strategies to Motivate Life Long Learning." Titles include: (1) "Barriers to Effective Teamwork and Recommendations for Solutions" (Lillie Anderton-Lewis and Danny H. Pogue); (2) "Are Group Rewards Necessary for Cooperative Learning?…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, College Instruction
Selected Papers from the National Conference on College Teaching and Learning (4th, Jacksonville, Florida, April 14-17, 1993).
Chambers, Jack A., Ed. – 1993
This collection of 18 papers covers four broad areas of teaching and learning in higher education: innovative college teaching/learning strategies; effective classroom research/assessment activities; advanced classroom technology; and developing teaching and learning centers. Titles include: (1) "Changing Teaching Styles When Technology Becomes…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Art Education, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques