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Tyma, Adam – Communication Teacher, 2011
With the desire for more and more campuses to develop their online or hybrid curricula, expanding pedagogy to include real-time technology in the classroom not only makes sense but can also be done with little or no additional technological investment. The use of technology in the classroom to aid in student learning, help streamline grading,…
Descriptors: Campuses, Urban Universities, Educational Technology, Appropriate Technology
Sargent, Mark – TECHNOS, 1997
Discusses the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF), which was founded to explore how computers, telecommunications, and multimedia technologies can be used to help revitalize education. Describes their documentary film, "Learn and Live," that shows how innovative teaching combined with effective uses of technology is creating…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Documentaries, Educational Improvement
Recker, Mimi – Educational Technology Review, 1997
Examines assumptions underlying claims regarding educational technology, and as an alternative presents a framework which integrates a bottom-up view of information technology usage and a top-down view of education. Delivery of educational materials, media, computational activities including simulations and computer games, interactivity,…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Delivery Systems
Ljutic, Anton – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1996
Discusses worldwide efforts to use technology as a distance learning tool, particularly in less-developed countries. Topics include telecommunications and transfer of knowledge, including subject matter, pedagogy employed, and use of appropriate technology; and examples of three projects currently underway in less-developed countries to help…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Developing Nations, Distance Education, Educational Technology
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Sharma, C. B. – Indian Journal of Open Learning, 1997
Defines telematics and argues that India should exploit telematics resources for training. Describes training through telematics and virtual means, as well as a redefinition of the notion of training. Discusses the cost factor and its influence on policy at different levels. (AEF)
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Costs
Howkins, John, Ed.; Valantin, Robert, Ed. – 1997
This publication describes the rationale for and processes of a 5-day workshop conducted in 1996 to build an understanding about the complexities of information communication technologies (ICT) and development, in order to assist in the preparation of reports for the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD). The…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Communications, Economic Development, Foreign Countries
Mazur, Joan; Bliss, Traci – 1996
The Common Thread Case Project is a multi-year project that uses multimedia compact disc technology and high-bandwidth telecommunications to provide a unique, case-based professional development network for teachers in the midst of systemic reform in the state of Kentucky. The project is a partnership between the University of Kentucky, the…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Case Studies, Collegiality, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Minnesota Community Colleges, St. Paul. – 1990
The conference reported in this publication was funded by STAR (System of Technology to Achieve Results), a program of the Minnesota Governor's Advisory Council on Technology, under Public Law 100-407 (the Technology Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988.) The conference focused on the development and availability of…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Appropriate Technology, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), College Programs
Smith, Mary Oakes; Bradsher, Monica – 1998
"Global outreach" refers to the international delivery of education, health, public information, commercial, and other services using appropriate communications technology. International organizations are partnering in various ways with developing-country governments, private companies, local communities, and non-governmental…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Appropriate Technology, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education