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A Research and Development Strategy for High Performance Computing.
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Office of Science and Technology Policy, Washington, DC. – 1987
This report is the result of a systematic review of the status and directions of high performance computing and its relationship to federal research and development. Conducted by the Federal Coordinating Council for Science, Engineering, and Technology (FCCSET), the review involved a series of workshops attended by numerous computer scientists and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer Software Development, Federal Programs
Comparing Commercial WWW Browsers.
Notess, Greg R. – Online, 1995
Four commercial World Wide Web browsers are evaluated for features such as handling of WWW protocols and different URLs: FTP, Telnet, Gopher and WAIS, and e-mail and news; bookmark capabilities; navigation features; file management; and security support. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning in Schools: A Distributed Approach.
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Tomlinson, Helen; Henderson, William – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1995
Surveys current work in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) and describes how technology can be extended to exploit communication between computers. Reviews applications that might make use of network support (distributed CSCL) and evaluates a sample prototype distributed CSCL application. Highlights value, viability, and development…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
Connecting Classrooms: School Is More than a Place! What Every Teacher Needs to Know about Technology. Part 5.
Dyrli, Odvard Egil; Kinnaman, Daniel E. – Technology & Learning, 1995
Discusses local area networking and global telecommunications. Examines the advantages of networked systems; the importance of connecting classrooms to the Internet or commercial online systems; and how World Wide Web, hypermedia, and the development of browsing software may revolutionize teaching and learning. Terminology and tools used in…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Share Globally, Adapt Locally: Software Assistance to Locate and Tailor Curriculum Posted to the Internet.
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Stahl, Gerry; And Others – Computers & Education, 1995
Discusses the distribution of curriculum ideas over the Internet. Considers the need for productivity software for curriculum development by classroom teachers, and introduces "Teacher's Curriculum Assistant," software designed for this purpose. Describes a constructivist curriculum and provides an example of a problem-solving…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development
CD-ROM Networking: Navigating through VINES and NetWare and the New Software Technologies.
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Lieberman, Paula – CD-ROM Professional, 1995
Provides an overview of developments in CD-ROM networking technology and describes products offered by Axis, Banyan (VINES--network operating environment), CD Connection, Celerity, Data/Ware, Document Imaging Systems Corporation (DISC), Imagery, Jodian, Meridian, Micro Design International, Microsoft, Microtest, Novell, OnLine Computer Systems,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Reviews
Some Questions and Issues about School Networking.
Ekhaml, Leticia; Ekhaml, Paul A. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1995
Presents issues about school networking: how network administrators differ from technology directors; what administrators, technology directors, teachers, and students need to know; whether school library media specialists should serve as network administrators; why basic networking knowledge is advantageous; causes of problems affecting networks;…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Administrators, Certification, Computer Networks