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Stephens, Wendy – Knowledge Quest, 2012
In the championship playoffs of professional learning tools, this author contends that there is a clear-cut victor. Customizable, platform-agnostic, able to circumvent filters--both browser and network-imposed--RSS is the best professional learning tool. Reading sites via RSS has appeal for those who want the raw information. With a well-honed…
Descriptors: Internet, Web Sites, Electronic Publishing, Learning Experience
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VanLengen, Craig Alan – Information Systems Education Journal, 2010
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently announced a proposal that will require all public companies to report their financial data in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). XBRL is an extension of Extensible Markup Language (XML). Moving to a standard reporting format makes it easier for organizations to report the…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Information Dissemination, Data, Accounting
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Merrill, Paul F. – TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning, 2005
This paper has shown how XML (extensible Markup Language) can be used to mark up content. Since XML documents, with meaningful tags, can be interpreted easily by humans as well as computers, they are ideal for the interchange of information. Because XML tags can be defined by an individual or organization, XML documents have proven useful in a…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Programming Languages, Computer Software, Information Dissemination
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Marcoux, Yves; Sevigny, Martin – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1997
Defines Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), a format for electronic documents that provides documentary information for efficient accessibility, dissemination, and preservation. Compares SGML to Open Document Architecture (ODA) based on standards by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and describes the principles and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Electronic Text, Information Dissemination
Andrews, Timothy M. – Searcher, 1999
Explains eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and describes how Dow Jones Interactive is using it to improve the news-gathering and dissemination process through intranets and the World Wide Web. Discusses benefits of using XML, the relationship to HyperText Markup Language (HTML), lack of available software tools and industry support, and future…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Futures (of Society), Information Dissemination, Information Industry
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Kaczmarek, Jerzy; Landowska, Agnieszka – Interactive Learning Environments, 2006
In this article, an extension of the existing structure of learning objects is described. The solution addresses the problem of the access and discovery of educational resources in the distributed Internet environment. An overview of e-learning standards, reference models, and problems with educational resources delivery is presented. The paper…
Descriptors: Internet, Educational Resources, Distance Education, Educational Environment
Ginsburg, Jane C.; Janklow, Morton L. – 1997
The HYPATIA Project envisions the creation of a digital depository and licensing and tracking service for unpublished "academic" works, including working papers, other works-in-progress, lectures, and other writings that are not normally published in formal academic journals. Any academic who wishes to deposit a work will be welcome to…
Descriptors: Authors, Electronic Libraries, Electronic Publishing, Electronic Text