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| Computers in the Schools | 7 |
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| Beam, Bonnie J. | 1 |
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| Bull, Glen | 1 |
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| Hartschuh, Wayne | 1 |
| Robinson, Mike | 1 |
| Topp, Neal W. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBull, Glen; And Others – Computers in the Schools, 1996
Virginia's Public Education Network (PEN) was one of the first statewide public school Internet systems. PEN began as a regional pilot that led to the establishment of a regional prototype, Teacher-LINK. Teacher-LINK in turn became the basis for the statewide K-12 Internet system. Topics include PEN's educational content, Internet services, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Systems, Internet
Peer reviewedRobinson, Mike – Computers in the Schools, 1994
Discusses the need for improving science education, and suggests that electronic mail is an effective, motivating instructional strategy for improving science teaching. Highlights include how electronic mail is currently being used in elementary and secondary education, especially in Nevada; and why it is not used more. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Costs, Distance Education
Peer reviewedHartschuh, Wayne – Computers in the Schools, 1999
Delaware became the first state in the United States to provide high-speed network access to every school and have network access in every public school classroom. This article illustrates how Delaware leaped from being technology poor in education to building a solid foundation for growth in educational technology. Critical issues and…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedFlake, Janice L. – Computers in the Schools, 1996
From a constructivist perspective, the World Wide Web offers students an opportunity to be engaged in sense making, problem solving, and open investigation of the learning process. Students have access to a wide range of information, can develop in socially relevant ways, and are empowered. Selected Web sites (i.e. the White House home page) are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cognitive Processes, Computer Networks, Constructivism (Learning)
Peer reviewedTopp, Neal W.; Grandgenett, Neal – Computers in the Schools, 1996
Reviews activities in the first year of a Nebraska plan to connect K-12 schools to the Internet, including: installing UNIX-based computers; developing a statewide training program; hiring; distributing support materials; and devising a formative evaluation process. Trends in teacher and student Internet use and eight projects in classroom…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Formative Evaluation
Peer reviewedArias, Armando, Jr.; Bellman, Beryl – Computers in the Schools, 1990
Describes a project that uses computer mediated communication in universities in the United States and Mexico to teach minority students effectively. BESTNET (Binational English and Spanish Telecommunications Network) is explained, use for distance education is discussed, computer conferencing and electronic mail are described, and problems of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Preparation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedBeam, Bonnie J. – Computers in the Schools, 1996
WCU Micronet is a telecommunications network outreach program of Western Carolina University. What started as an aid to local high school science teachers has become a statewide K-12 multidisciplinary computer network with Internet listserv and Web capabilities. WCU Micronet also provides printed support and workshops for inservice and preservice…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Networks, Education, Elementary Secondary Education
