As of December 1995, at least 28 federal programs administered by 15 federal agencies provided funds that either were specifically designated for telecommunications projects in rural areas or could be used for that purpose. Interviews with community leaders and rural development experts identified specific actions that must be taken to lay the…

This report contains information on institutions that submitted proposals for integrating technology in education to the Annenberg/CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting) Project's New Pathways to a Degree program. It is noted that, although the 243 proposals received contained a number of innovative ideas about how to use technologies to…

This publication contains descriptions of 53 research collections in adult and continuing education housed at Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York) Collection strengths have been identified as the history of adult education as a profession, field, and practice; literacy; and civic education. Each collection is described, and the number of boxes…

This document provides a portfolio of resources for educators involved in rural school improvement. The Federal Interagency Committee on Education developed a national research and development (R&D) agenda for rural education that focuses on six themes: rural school effectiveness, curricular provisions, school-community partnerships, human…

The purpose of this yearbook is to highlight multiple perspectives about educational technology and media development and to provide information about the purposes, activities, programs of study, and accomplishments of organizations and associations dedicated to the advancement of educational communications and technology. The 1999 edition is…

Offers points to consider before enrolling in an online course or program, including: instructor's training and online teaching experience; course format and delivery system; ease of use; access to and interactions with instructors and students; clear expectations and directions; timely feedback; and technical support. Lists 39 online degree,…

Developed as a local resource and inservice aid for school districts in the five states of the northwestern United States (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington), this report addresses several needs: the need to plan for technology in the curriculum; the need to update information about educational technology options; and the need to…

This extensive report describes activities of the PEACESAT AUSTRALIA Project (the Kangaroo Network) which parallels, on the Australian continent, the endeavors of PEACESAT (Pacific Educational and Communication Experiment by SATellite), and other Pacific Basin ATS-1 networks. An executive summary reviews the development of the project and its…

This directory was developed as a means of addressing the issues of lack of information and inadequate planning assistance which can be a barrier to small schools in preparing for the use of technology for curriculum improvement. For school districts that are considering long-range plans to incorporate distance education technology into the…

Distance education occurs when distance and/or time prevents the learner and instructor from meeting face to face. Ways of providing distance learning opportunities include traditional materials by mail (print materials, audio and video support materials, audio and video lectures) and electronic materials (faxed information, telephone, electronic…

Intended for use by institutions in developing countries as a source of information for locating available resources on which to draw for training and planning activities in distance education, this directory provides information on the types of instructional materials that are being used by 34 institutions of higher education in Australia, India,…

This directory is designed to address problems of lack of information and planning assistance that can be a barrier to small schools in planning for the use of technology for curricular improvement. The information is most relevant to school districts in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Section 1 on satellite television, two-way…

This bibliography provides an introduction to literature regarding strategies for educational improvement within the rural context. Ninety-three journal articles and books cover the following areas: (1) curriculum design and teaching methods, including research reports, case studies of improvement programs, and manuals used in implementing or…

This publication contains an annotated bibliography and information on journals, organizations, and resources related to new approaches in rural education. The annotated bibliography describes 97 journal articles, ERIC digests, research reports, programs descriptions and evaluations, government reports, conference papers, and grant guides. Most…

This directory contains profiles of 89 adult education documentation and information services worldwide that are interested in international cooperation and networking. The foreword and executive summary are in English, French, Spanish, and German. These are followed by a discussion of the survey that collected information contained in the…