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Travica, Bob; Hogan, Matthew – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1992
Describes a study of the current state of computer networks in the countries of the former Soviet Union (X-USSR). Four wide area networks are described; network uses and services are examined; social effects of computer networks are considered; and the development of the computer and telecommunications industry in X-USSR countries is discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Warshawsky, Gale Solotar – Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, 1992
Examines commercial communications products that offer electronic mail and special interest forums to determine which would best meet the needs of members of Puppeteers of America and UNIMA (Union International de la Marionette). Services and costs of CompuServe, the WELL (Whole Earth Electronic Link), GEnnie, and Prodigy are described. (MES)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Costs, Electronic Mail
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Ozden, Banu; And Others – Information Systems, 1995
Discusses movie on demand (MOD) servers, which are computer systems that store movies in compressed digital form for broadcast cable television systems. Highlights include network bandwidths, a disk-based storage architecture for a MOD server, implementing VCR (video cassette recorder) functions to movie viewing, and buffers. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cable Television, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Films
Tsai, Bor-sheng – Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, 1992
Discussion of the development of a knowledge navigation system to assist users in searching a large database in a local/wide-area network environment considers the construction of navigation maps, the use of DOS and Windows, connection with electronic mail, and parallel operation with other systems such as BITNET. (28 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Electronic Mail
Newman, Denis – 1987
This report describes Earth Lab, a project which is demonstrating new ways of using computers for upper-elementary and middle-school science instruction, and finding ways to integrate local-area and telecommunications networks. The discussion covers software, classroom activities, formative research on communications networks, and integration of…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Formative Evaluation
Shepherd, Michael A.; Watters, Carolyn – Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, 1992
Characterizes information retrieval systems in a network environment from a user's perspective along two axes: query and presentation. Several examples of early, current, and developing information retrieval systems are considered within this framework, and Daltext, a prototype system to support research on text-based retrieval systems, is…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Networks, Database Design, Information Networks
Bridge, Frank R. – Library Journal, 1993
The first part of the annual automation marketplace survey examines minicomputer systems in libraries. Highlights include vendor consolidation and acquisitions; system interconnection; networked databases; products related to the Americans with Disabilities Act; multimedia; vendor installations worldwide; academic versus public library…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Integrated Library Systems
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Gordin, Douglas N.; And Others – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1994
Describes the design of a learning environment, called the Climate Visualizer, intended to facilitate scientific sense-making in high school classrooms by providing students the ability to craft, inspect, and annotate scientific visualizations. Discusses how visualizations can promote creation of scientific theories, especially in conjunction with…
Descriptors: Climate, Computer Networks, Educational Technology, High School Students
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McMahen, Chris; Dawson, A. J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Examines attempts by environmental educators to adopt computer-mediated communication (CMC), primarily computer conferencing, to enhance instruction. Discussion includes the advantages of online communication, common technical and training problems, and social considerations for the design and implementation of environmental CMC projects. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
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Federico, Pat-Anthony – Computers in Human Behavior, 2000
Describes a study conducted at the Naval Postgraduate School to determine student attitudes toward various aspects of network-based instruction. Discusses Internet technology; Web-based education; online learning; learning styles; and results from Kolb's Learning Style Inventory, the Hidden Figures Test, and a number of multivariate procedures.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Higher Education
University of Southern California, Marina del Rey. Information Sciences Inst. – 1986
Summaries of research performed by the Information Sciences Institute at the University of Southern California for the U.S. Department of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in 17 areas are provided in this report: (1) Common LISP framework, an exportable version of the Formalized Software Development (FSD) testbed; (2) Explainable Expert…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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Marshall, Ian M.; Logan, Graham; Callison, Richard; Dobson, Malcolm – Internet Research, 1996
TayNet is a local service provider established to support the development of businesses in Tayside (Scotland) by providing local access to the Internet. This article discusses the network's hardware and software components, evaluates the pilot phase, provides performance and connection statistics for 45 audit participants, and describes technical…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries
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Bruce, Harry – Education for Information, 1995
Discussion of the Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet) focuses on the benefits of Internet access for supporting teaching (based on an exploratory study and a longitudinal study of Australian academics). Results suggest Internet connectivity improves faculty collaboration and facilitates supervision of distance education and external…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Distance Education
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Silva, Marcos – Education for Information, 1995
Describes the development of K-12 computer networks in the United States and Canada. Discusses a project that used participatory design to introduce Internet classroom activities, and examines the role of school librarians. Findings suggest schools of information science must offer support to schools seeking Internet resources and applications.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Kohl, David F. – Library Journal, 1993
Describes OhioLINK, a statewide information network that was developed to cost effectively link and enhance the information resources of Ohio's academic institutions. Highlights include cooperation; funding; the governing structure; and sidebars that discuss the results of a survey of statewide networks. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Financial Support
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