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McMahen, Chris; Dawson, A. J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1995
Examines attempts by environmental educators to adopt computer-mediated communication (CMC), primarily computer conferencing, to enhance instruction. Discussion includes the advantages of online communication, common technical and training problems, and social considerations for the design and implementation of environmental CMC projects. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
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Durrington, Vance A.; Repman, Judi; Valente, Thomas W. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
Proposes to use social network analysis and diffusion research to study the diffusion of two computer-based administrative services within a university faculty network. Examines the relationship of time of adoption and the number of network nominations received, centrality closeness, spatial proximity, and organizational unit proximity. Results…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
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Bier, Melinda; Gallo, Michael; Nucklos, Eddy; Sherblom, Stephen; Pennick, Michael – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1997
Describes a United States Department of Commerce (National Telecommunications and Information Administrations, NTIA, 1995) study of home Internet use by Low-income families. The study investigated the barriers, benefits (empowerment), and perceived worth of the Internet and concluded that home Internet access enabled powerful emotional and…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Economic Impact, Empowerment