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Blank, Rolf K. – AERA Online Paper Repository, 2017
Objectives: A team of education researchers is leading a three-year project to develop and implement an online system for reporting and research on state student assessment policies across all states (Indicator 12). Theoretical Framework In the past five years as more rigorous standards have been adopted by many states, a key issue for state…
Descriptors: Online Systems, Program Development, Program Implementation, State Policy
Wilson, William P. – 1997
Many campus networks provide the infrastructure necessary for providing patrons with ubiquitous access to a wide range of information from their desktops with easy-to-use interfaces, in a cost-effective manner. The components of such a system could include: electronic awareness products which would allow faculty to stay abreast of new work in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Campus Planning, Change, Computer Networks
Baule, Steven M.; Lyons, Suzanne M. – 1995
Because many schools face the difficult task of training teachers to use the Internet, this paper provides guidelines for planning and implementing an Internet training program for teachers. The first issue that must be addressed is defining goals and objectives by assessing the needs of the network users. Next, the various methods of Internet…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cognitive Style, Guidelines, Information Sources
Stockford, David Noble; And Others – 1991
This paper describes the Maine Consumer Information and Technology Training Exchange (Maine CITE) project designed to increase the availability and use of assistive-technology to Maine people with disabilities. Maine CITE is a 3-year project supported by the Maine Department of Education, Division of Special Education, with a grant from the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Programs, Disabilities
Campbell, Barbara S.; Cordiero, Paula A. – 1996
Societal changes driven by computer technology have contributed to the call for schools to prepare information-literate students. This paper presents findings of a case study that examined the roles that principals played in successful efforts to mainstream information-literacy instruction. The study also examined whether the change-implementation…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administrator Role, Educational Change, High Schools
Aust, Ronald – 1993
A central feature of the High Performance Computing Act of 1991 is the establishment of a National Research and Education Network (NREN). The level of access that teachers and teacher educators will need to benefit from the NREN and the types of network resources that are most useful for educators are explored, along with design issues that are…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
Reynolds, Carl L. – 1986
Rural teachers of vocational agriculture, realizing the need for access to current information in their field, obtained funds for initiating the use of a computerized telecommunications service. The service selected, AgriData Network, includes reports of news, markets, and trends; a collection of over 500 teaching plans in all subject areas in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agricultural Education, Computer Networks, Current Events
Holt, Cindi; Hole, Wanda Clements – 1998
Libraries that have assistive technology can help adult educators meet the information access needs of adult learners with disabilities. For example, the Special Needs Center at the Burton Barr Phoenix Public Library has been providing services to individuals with disabilities for more than 18 years. The Special Needs Center's services include…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Basic Education, Adult Students