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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1995
This hearing was held to explore the use of technology in education, and how the government can better encourage its use across the country. It is hoped that hearings of this nature will draw attention to the nation's deficiencies in telecommunications and technologies in schools, and that the country will be able to fill those gaps in the near…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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California State Planning Commission for Educational Technology. – 1992
The California Planning Commission for Educational Technology was established by state legislation (AB 1470) in 1989 to develop a California Master Plan for Educational Technology for K-12 education, the California Community Colleges, the University of California, and the California State University. The Commission discussed multiple issues;…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Computer Networks, Educational Planning, Educational Technology
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science and Technology. – 1995
This document presents witness testimony and supplemental materials from a Congressional hearing addressing the potential as well as the affordability of educational technology and the classroom of the future, where computers and computer networks will increasingly aid teachers and facilitate learning. Those presenting prepared statements are…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Costs, Educational Technology
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Peters, Laurence – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1992
Describes and explores the District Education Agent program, a community-based program proposed by the Subcommittee on Select Education of the U.S. House of Representatives, which is comparable to the agricultural extension service. Ways in which it might incorporate new technological capabilities are suggested. (12 references) (DB)
Descriptors: Change Agents, Community Action, Computer Networks, Educational Change
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Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1992
This handbook for educators and officials in Texas school districts provides guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating technology use in order to improve student achievement. Intended for use in districts that are planning locally appropriate strategies, the handbook is divided into seven major sections: (1) Introduction (purpose, the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Check Lists, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Appropriations. – 2002
This hearing before the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies is about what will be done in the 21st century to improve the learning skills for children from the earliest age through all their education. Senator Tom Harkin (Iowa) presided. Opening statements were given by Senator Harkin and Senator Arlen…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
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Far West Lab. for Educational Research and Development, San Francisco, CA. – 1991
This report provides a brief summary of the major findings and recommendations derived from an extensive study of educational technology programs funded by the State of California since 1984 under two legislative acts, AB 803 and AB 1470. An independent evaluation of educational technology programs required by AB 1470 was conducted by The Far West…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Technology
Lohr, Neah J. – 1996
This document combines a review of Wisconsin technology initiatives and related research with outlines of components needed for a comprehensive educational technology system to serve all Wisconsin citizens. The long-range statewide plan is intended to enhance elementary and secondary academic achievement through proper use of state-of-the-art…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Computer Networks, Educational Finance
New York State Assembly, Albany. Committee on Oversight, Analysis & Investigation. – 1996
This report examines resources supporting technology in New York public schools and how well state policies and funding streams support the New York State Regents' goals. It also explores proposed fiscal and operational changes that contribute to or inhibit effective integration of technology within the curriculum. The report discusses some…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Finance
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources. – 1992
This report from the Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources communicates the committee's approval of S. 1275 (which reauthorizes the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) through fiscal year 1999), suggests an amendment, and advocates the passage of the bill as amended. The central objective of the reauthorization bill is…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Innovation, Educational Legislation