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Lynch, Clifford A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1994
Considers issues regarding the migration of a system of literature into electronic formats. Highlights include integrity in an information distribution system; digest technology; tracings that permit detection of copied digital objects; verifying sources; digital signature technology and cryptography; electronic publishing; and intellectual…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cryptography, Electronic Publishing
Waugh, Michael L.; And Others – Computing Teacher, 1994
This first in a series of articles on organizing electronic network-based instructional interactions describes and compares macro-organizational elements, strategies, and tactics of three popular electronic networks: the FrEdMail Network, the National Geographic Kids' Network, and the AT&T Learning Network. (Contains five references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education
Levison, Andrew – Database, 1993
Provides an overview of databases that include the best information about Latin America. Highlights include problems with using "Latin America" as a search concept; Latin American information on DIALOG; the dominance of TEXTLINE among the major newswires; comparisons between DIALOG and other online services; specialized Latin American…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases, Interviews

Clark, Tom – Library Resources & Technical Services, 1995
Compares the processes and costs of publishing a book in printed versus electronic format. Discussion includes distribution by disk versus network distribution; flow charts for the two production processes; and implications for publishers resulting from cost savings for electronic publishing.(LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Costs

Riel, Margaret – Interactive Learning Environments, 1990
Discusses the use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in education and summarizes three studies that demonstrated the positive effect of electronic networking on elementary and secondary students' reading and writing skills and their interest in meaningful educational activities. Highlights include knowledge construction; collaborative…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning
Notess, Greg R. – Online, 1995
World Wide Web browsers are compared by speed, setup, hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) handling, management of file transfer protocol (FTP), telnet, gopher, and wide area information server (WAIS); bookmark options; and communication functions. Netscape has the most features, the fastest retrieval, sophisticated bookmark capabilities. (JMV)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation

Klobas, Jane E. – Journal of Information Science, 1995
Examines influences on the use of electronic information resources, including the Internet. Highlights include information quality and accessibility; the Technology Assessment Model; the Fitness for Purpose model; the Theory of Planned Behavior; and a study in Australia that compared the ability of these models to explain electronic information…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
Newman, Denis; And Others – 1992
This paper identifies a paradigm shift that must take place in school networking. The ultimate goal is to retool the schools with a local technical infrastructure that gives teachers and students immediate access to communication systems and information resources, thereby supporting the implementation of advances in pedagogy and educational…
Descriptors: Communications, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Educational Change

Stephenson, Mary Sue; Purcell, Gary R. – Government Information Quarterly, 1985
Describes computer-based software and network systems for application to serials and government publications. General and specific functional requirements (hardware, software, file structure) are discussed, and descriptive information about commercially available serials control systems and a list of distributors are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Software

Perritt, Henry H., Jr. – Internet Research, 1994
Compares issues in the commercialization of public information through wide area networks in the United States and Europe. Policy and legal questions, the public's right to access information, government copyright issues, the potential for public-private-sector synergy, and the need to standardize formats and pricing are discussed. (Contains 45…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks
O'Keefe, Steve – Internet World, 1995
This article reviews eight prominent Internet booksellers and two bookseller jumpsites by examining their depth of inventory, amount of information provided for each title, search mechanisms, ease of ordering, customer-service features, simplicity of site navigation, and the quantity and quality of site entertainment. Each review gives the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Book Catalogs, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks
Greenberger, Martin; Kumon, Shumpei – Educom Review, 1995
Presents a series exchanges between two information and communication studies professors (one American and one Japanese) on the future of multimedia in the two countries and the technological changes that make multimedia growth possible. Issues discussed include the kinds of infrastructure being developed; impacts on education; and the cultural…
Descriptors: Business, Cable Television, Comparative Analysis, Computer Mediated Communication

McComb, Mary – Interpersonal Computing and Technology Journal, 1993
Presents a case study of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in a group discussion course at Marist College (New York). Highlights include advantages of CMC, including more interaction and increased learner control; efficient information access, including access to the Internet; and student attitudes toward CMC, including differences between…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction

Pagell, Ruth – Electronic Library, 1991
Examines factors relating to selecting machine-readable information sources from the perspective of the library manager concerned with serving user needs. Professional and novice searchers are considered; remote time sharing, CD-ROM workstations, and local tapes are described and compared; network choices are discussed; and impacts on the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Databases

Scardamalia, M.; And Others – Interactive Learning Environments, 1992
Presents results from elementary school classroom uses of the Computer Supported Integrated Learning Environments (CSILE) software that stores student productions, including text and graphics, in one database to which all users have simultaneous access. Educational uses, effects, and outcomes of CSILE are described; and knowledge construction is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Observation Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
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