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Dyer, John N.; Rogers, Camille – Journal of Information Systems Education, 2015
A common problem encountered when teaching database courses is that few large illustrative databases exist to support teaching and learning. Most database textbooks have small "toy" databases that are chapter objective specific, and thus do not support application over the complete domain of design, implementation and management concepts…
Descriptors: Databases, Media Adaptation, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Foy, Pierre, Ed.; Arora, Alka, Ed.; Stanco, Gabrielle M., Ed. – International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, 2013
This supplement describes national adaptations made to the international version of the TIMSS 2011 background questionnaires. This information provides users with a guide to evaluate the availability of internationally comparable data for use in secondary analyses involving the TIMSS 2011 background variables. Background questionnaire adaptations…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Technology Transfer, Adoption (Ideas), Media Adaptation
Foy, Pierre, Ed.; Drucker, Kathleen T., Ed. – International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, 2013
This supplement describes national adaptations made to the international version of the PIRLS/prePIRLS 2011 background questionnaires. This information provides users with a guide to evaluate the availability of internationally comparable data for use in secondary analyses involving the PIRLS/prePIRLS 2011 background variables. Background…
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Databases, Media Adaptation, Technology Transfer
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Roe, Sandra K. – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 2007
Since 1950, the Human Relations Area Files, Inc. has produced what is currently known as the eHRAF Collection of Ethnography. This article explores the reasons why it was created and describes the structure of this complex collection of ethnographic works. Over time, this resource has been produced in four different formats: paper slips,…
Descriptors: Ethnography, Cross Cultural Studies, Reference Materials, History
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Muzio, Jeanette A.; Heins, Tanya; Mundell, Roger – Internet and Higher Education, 2002
Explains reusable electronic learning objects (ELOs) that are stored in a database and discusses the practical application of creating and reusing ELOs at Royal Roads University (Canada). Highlights include ELOs and the instructional design of online courses; and examples of using templates to develop interactive ELOs. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Corcoran, Elizabeth – Scientific American, 1989
Described is hypermedia including computers, videodisks, and monitors. Classroom and industry applications are discussed. Some criticism and issues involving the hypermedia are summarized. (YP)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Sepstrup, Preben; Olander, Folke – 1986
This paper presents a self-contained summary in English of the results of a research project conducted for the Nordic Council of Ministers to define problems, advantages, and disadvantages of the electronic dissemination of information for consumers, and to determine whether consumer organizations should adapt their information activities and…
Descriptors: Advertising, Behavior Theories, Consumer Education, Databases
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Verhagen, Plin W.; Bestebreurtje, R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1994
Discussion of multimedia databases in education focuses on the development of an adaptable database in The Netherlands that uses optical storage media to hold the audiovisual components. Highlights include types of applications; types of users; accessibility; adaptation; an object-oriented approach; levels of the database architecture; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases
Persico, Donatella; And Others – Interactive Learning International, 1992
Describes a project that addressed the problem of courseware reusability by developing a database structure suitable for organizing multimedia learning material in a given content domain. A prototype system that allows browsing a DBLM (Data Base of Learning Material) on earth science is described, and future plans are discussed. (five references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer System Design, Courseware