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Download full textKlausmeier, Jane A. – 1984
This fact sheet offers basic instructions on connecting to the ERIC database for individuals who own or have access to a microcomputer and are familiar with ERIC and how to search it through a database terminal. Software, hardware, and telephone line components necesary to make a microcomputer act as a database terminal are outlined. The…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval, Microcomputers
Janis, Jane Klausmeier – 1988
This digest describes how to use a microcomputer as a terminal to access ERIC online. Hardware and software requirements are explained, configuring the software is described, and basic requirements for specific microcomputers are listed. One diagram is included. (EW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Microcomputers, Modems
Klausmeier, Jane A. – 1986
Focusing on how to use a microcomputer as a terminal for searching online databases, this digest addresses the following topics: (1) hardware and software requirements; (2) configuring the software; and (3) basic requirements for specific microcomputers. Special features in communications software which allow microcomputer users to do database…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval, Microcomputers
Reinhold, Fran – 1989
The current status and apparent trends of local area networks (LANs) in school districts are explored in this short report. Results of a 1987-88 Quality Education Data survey are cited, indicating that 64% of 173 of the largest school districts in the country were already networking and 36% intended to be networking by 1990. The advantages of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
Piele, Philip K. – 1985
Local area networks (LAN) are privately owned communication systems that connect multivendor devices at high speed. As microcomputers become more common in schools, user interest in sharing information, software, and peripherals will increase. A basic understanding of the operation of all LAN's can be gained by knowing four elements: media,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Definitions
Harrison, John S. – 1986
In keeping with the increased use of computers in schools, the available software for foreign language instruction has grown to over 1,000 titles, mostly of the drill and practice type, and professional associations are reviewing software and computer-related instructional techniques. However, there seems to be no clear direction for the future of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
McLaughlin, Pamela – 1990
This collection is designed for use by educators who need to make decisions about the use of microcomputers in schools, or who want to keep abreast of new developments in the field. The report provides an overview of the literature entered into the ERIC database in 1989 on computer use in elementary and secondary education, adult education, and…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
