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| TechTrends | 4 |
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| Burke, Kathy A. | 1 |
| Greenbowe, T. J. | 1 |
| Hausafus, Cheryl O. | 1 |
| Herring, Mary | 1 |
| Schlosser, Charles | 1 |
| Simonson, Michael | 1 |
| Torrie, Margaret | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
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| Iowa | 4 |
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Peer reviewedHausafus, Cheryl O.; Torrie, Margaret – TechTrends, 1995
Discusses results of a study that examined preservice and inservice teachers' use of hand-held Computer-Based Observational Assessment Tools (CBOATs) in a distance education environment using the Iowa Communications Network. The CBOAT studied was Learner Profile, which included a small bar-code reader and data management software. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedSimonson, Michael; Schlosser, Charles – TechTrends, 1995
Describes distance education programs in Iowa, including the Iowa Distance Education Alliance developed through the Department of Education's Star Schools Program; the use of fiber optic technology; and the Iowa Communications Network that links colleges, universities, and secondary schools with public television. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Higher Education, Public Television
Peer reviewedGreenbowe, T. J.; Burke, Kathy A. – TechTrends, 1995
Describes the Iowa General Chemistry Network that was developed to change content, teaching, and learning methods of introductory college chemistry courses. Highlights include using the Iowa Communications Network for distance education and curriculum reform, using the Internet and World Wide Web, and chemistry laboratory experiences and…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Networks, Curriculum Development, Distance Education
Peer reviewedHerring, Mary; And Others – TechTrends, 1995
Provides an overview of projects developed for preservice teacher education in Iowa that used the Iowa Communications Network and a Star Schools grant to train preservice faculty in distance education techniques. Highlights include praxis, self-evaluation, interactive video, science experiences for students with disabilities, and national…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Disabilities, Distance Education, Educational Innovation
