Descriptor
Source
EDUCOM Review | 1 |
Internet Research | 1 |
Author
Gore, Albert, Jr. | 1 |
Hopkinson, Alan, Ed. | 1 |
Kapor, Mitchell | 1 |
Simmons, Peter, Ed. | 1 |
Weitzner, Daniel J. | 1 |
Publication Type
Legal/Legislative/Regulatory… | 6 |
Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
Journal Articles | 2 |
Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Policymakers | 2 |
Location
California | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Gore, Albert, Jr. – EDUCOM Review, 1992
This statement by Senator Albert Gore, Jr., on introduction of the Information Infrastructure and Technology Act of 1992 highlights examples of applications of high-performance computing, the components of the Information Infrastructure Development Program (i.e., education, libraries, manufacturing, and health care), and participating agencies. A…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Financial Support
Simmons, Peter, Ed.; Hopkinson, Alan, Ed. – 1988
This report provides the specifications for a bibliographic format which is a detailed and structured method for recording a number of mandatory and optional data elements in a computer-readable bibliographic record for exchange purposes between two or more computer-based systems. The specifications are designed to permit local designers to devise…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks

Kapor, Mitchell; Weitzner, Daniel J. – Internet Research, 1993
Discusses the importance of developing a national communications and information infrastructure to meet short-term needs. The Electronic Frontier Foundation's Open Platform Proposal, based on ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is described, and recommendations for public policy criteria for evaluating infrastructure proposals are included.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. – 1990
This committee report is intended to accompany S. 1067, a bill designed to provide for a coordinated federal research program in high-performance computing (HPC). The primary objective of the legislation is given as the acceleration of research, development, and application of the most advanced computing technology in research, education, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
Montana State Office of Public Instruction, Helena. Dept. of Educational Technology. – 1991
The first of two sections of this report is a brochure which provides a description of METNET, the Montana Educational Telecommunications Network, which is designed to provide instructional and educational course work for K-12 students and students enrolled in units of the Montana University System, vocational-technical centers, and community…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Budgeting, Computer Networks, Continuing Education

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