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InfoMall: An Innovative Strategy for High-Performance Computing and Communications Applications Development.
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Mills, Kim; Fox, Geoffrey – Internet Research, 1994
Describes the InfoMall, a program led by the Northeast Parallel Architectures Center (NPAC) at Syracuse University (New York). The InfoMall features a partnership of approximately 24 organizations offering linked programs in High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) technology integration, software development, marketing, education and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Development, Economic Development
So What Are the Impacts of Networking on Academic Institutions?
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McClure, Charles R. – Internet Research, 1994
Argues that much work needs to be done to assess the impacts of global networking on academic institutional performance. How the academic networked environment can be defined, possible assessment criteria, the need for a user perspective, and specific research needs are discussed. (Contains 11 references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Colleges, Computer Networks, Definitions
Internet Training and Support. Academic Libraries and Computer Centers: Who's Doing What?
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Schiller, Nancy – Internet Research, 1994
Reports on an electronic survey designed to document what academic library and computing services staff are doing to instruct users about the Internet and to determine whether they are working together or apart. The results suggest emerging service patterns, possible relationships, and ways to improve Internet training. (Contains nine references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Educational Cooperation, Higher Education
Wired Warp and Woof: An Ethnographic Study of a Networking Class.
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Rice-Lively, Mary Lynn – Internet Research, 1994
Describes an ethnographic study of the electronic community comprised of masters and doctoral students involved in a seminar on networking. Ethnographic research facilitated observation and description of the networked learning community. The exploration of the cultural meaning of class events led to enhanced understanding of online education and…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Electronic Classrooms, Ethnography
Internet Services and Academic Work: An Australian Perspective.
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Bruce, Harry – Internet Research, 1994
Describes a pilot study examining how Australian academics are using the Australian Academic and Research Network. Ten tables provide details on network services used in relation to academic role, importance of services used and relationship to academic work, and specific applications for e-mail, remote login, news groups and FTP (file transfer…
Descriptors: Administration, College Faculty, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail
Civic Networking in the United States: A Report by Columbia University Students.
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Molz, R. Kathleen – Internet Research, 1994
Summarizes findings of a graduate school study on community networks (electronic townhalls) and their involvement with local public libraries. Representatives of 24 networks participated, answering telephone queries on network services, users, goals, funding, governance, technical design, social benefits, government information provision,…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Community Benefits, Community Information Services, Computer Networks