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Schooler, Douglas K. – 1984
This document is designed as a comprehensive resource and guide for computer-using educators who wish to expand the scope and magnitude of their computer power through telecommunications. The major focus is on the microcomputer's ability to communicate with other microcomputers via telephone lines. Emphasis is placed upon information services and…
Descriptors: Databases, Electronic Equipment, Information Networks, Information Services
Zakariya, Sally Banks – Executive Educator, 1985
School computer networks range in size from a single-classroom link to a statewide arrangement. Experiences, advantages, and problems encountered in implementing a local area network are discussed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Networks, Microcomputers
Spurgin, Judy Barrett – 1985
Since electronic networking via microcomputers is fast becoming one of the most popular communications mediums of this decade, this manual is designed to help educators use personal computers as communication devices. The purpose of the document is to acquaint the reader with: (1) the many available communications options on electronic networks;…
Descriptors: Administrators, Communications, Computer Networks, Databases
Pierce, Jean W. – 1984
Designed to assist educators in selecting a computer network, this paper contains a listing and description of seven networks that currently exist specifically for educators, and compares the quality of their services in the areas of accessibility, responsiveness, cost, text editing, humanization, guidance and documentation, control, forgiveness…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
Bahniuk, Margaret Hilton – American School and University, 1983
Converting to word processors, microcomputers, or other automated systems requires that office needs be analyzed, equipment and software packages examined, and personnel eased through the transition. Guidelines are provided. (MLF)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Information Networks
Raimondi, Sharon L. – Educational Technology, 1984
Discusses educational uses, types, operation, advantages, popular features, and subscription rates of electronic communication networks. Factors to consider when choosing a network are described, and a table listing networks designed for educators includes information on the network producer, target audience, features, subscription rates, and…
Descriptors: Computers, Costs, Databases, Educational Needs
Kay, David L. – School Business Affairs, 1983
The next wave of personal computers will be smaller, lighter, and easier to use. In addition, there will be increased speed, memory capacity, and standardization. Administrators will be limited only by their imagination in the use of this technology. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society)
Wigley, Griff – Computing Teacher, 1988
Presents guide developed by the McGraw-Hill Information Exchange (MIX) to help educators plan effectively for the use of computer telecommunications. Highlights include telephone lines; modems; software; commercial information services that offer such services as electronic mail and computer conferencing; basic costs and billing formats; and a…
Descriptors: Budgets, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Costs
Druian, Greg – 1982
This report discusses key problem areas in the use of computer technology in education and describes current educational practices that appear to address the needs of urban educators. The problem areas, which were identified by the Technological Study Group of the National Institute of Education's Urban Superintendents' Network, concern: (1) the…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Education Work Relationship, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
Rohr, Theodore; Devoti, Bart – 1985
An overview is provided of the methods used by the Forest Park campus of St. Louis Community College (SLCC) to plan and develop a local area network (LAN) for administrative microcomputers. The first three sections provide brief descriptions of the SLCC District, SLCC, and the Forest Park campus. Section IV looks at the organization of…
Descriptors: College Administration, Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing
Mead, Cheryl L. – Electronic Learning, 1983
The Media Evaluation Services program of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction now includes inservice education for computer-using educators, the opportunity to preview software, and advisory lists of computer courseware. Other new computer related services being developed are described, and guidelines for cataloging courseware are…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Bridges, Karl – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1993
Describes Gopher, a microcomputer-based software program that helps users navigate through the Internet using a hierarchical menu system to locate information. The idea of client servers is discussed; benefits for libraries are described; and the use of Gopher as the basis for a campuswide information system is explained. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Higher Education, Information Networks
Sherouse, Vicki, Ed.; Post, Richard, Ed. – 1983
Produced to provide educators and library media personnel with some understanding of and direction in the rapidly expanding field of microcomputers and their applications, this monograph includes several articles dealing specifically with media center applications and others concerned more generally with the microcomputer in educational settings.…
Descriptors: Administration, Cataloging, Computer Software, Glossaries
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1989
This digest offers basic information about resources, available to users of personal computers, in the area of professional development in special education. Two types of resources are described: those that can be purchased on computer diskettes and those made available by linking personal computers through electronic telephone networks. Resources…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education

Schack, Mark – Technology Teacher, 1987
The author discusses the types of online databases useful to technology educators and other applications of online technology. He briefly describes (1) search techniques, (2) equipment requirements, (3) costs, and (4) various information services. (CH)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Microcomputers
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