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Simonson, 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
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Mortensen, Mark; Schlieve, Paul; Young, Jon – TechTrends, 2000
Describes streaming media, an audio/video presentation that is delivered across a network so that it is viewed while being downloaded onto the user's computer, including a continuous stream of video that can be pre-recorded or live. Discusses its use for nontraditional students in higher education and reports on implementation experiences. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Distance Education, Educational Media
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Cameron, Brian – TechTrends, 2003
Compares the performance of 85 freshmen and sophomores enrolled in two sections of an online introductory networking and telecommunications course. One section utilized a network simulation package that allows the student to build and send data through different network configurations; the second section used a static network diagramming software…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation
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Misic, Mark – TechTrends, 1995
Describes the management of computer resources at Northern Illinois University's College of Business through collaboration with university organizations, including the computer network department, academic computing, office machine repair department, and media services department, as well as organizations and individuals outside the university.…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Networks, Cooperation, Educational Technology
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Greenbowe, 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
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Smith, William J.; Ely, Phyllis – TechTrends, 1994
Describes the use of multimedia computer networks for campus communications. Topics discussed include a campus communication strategy; the target audience; integrating technology with campus goals and other communication methods such as student newspapers; and adding on for future expansion. Examples of communication systems at six college…
Descriptors: Audience Analysis, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Futures (of Society)
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Mathies, Bonnie K.; Nelson, Bill – TechTrends, 1995
Describes a 1994 survey about an introductory class in online communications at Wright State University. Discussion includes a profile of respondents, prior online experience, personal development, impact on personal and professional knowledge and skills, impact on communication, and barriers and limitations to the effective use of…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Higher Education
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Birmingham, Frank R. – TechTrends, 1994
Describes a beginning Internet course at Mankato State University (Minnesota) designed for preservice and inservice school library media professionals and students. The course addresses the following topics: electronic mail; LISTSERVs; news services; gophering; FTP; and telneting. Other skills such as downloading and locating resources are also…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Electronic Mail, Higher Education
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Talab, Rosemary – TechTrends, 1995
Discusses copyright issues related to the use of multimedia in higher education. Highlights include student impetus for change; constructivism; growth of the Internet; faculty copyright buybacks; lack of university multimedia policy; student and faculty productions; transmission and downloading; educational music licensing; a video clearinghouse;…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Constructivism (Learning), Copyrights, Downloading
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Bauck, Tamara – TechTrends, 2001
Reviews the history of distance education in South Dakota. Highlights include interactive videoconferencing on the Digital Dakota Network (DDN); four video consortiums for K-12 schools; the Rural Development Telecommunications Network; the Electronic University Consortium; higher Education opportunities via the Internet, satellites,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Consortia, Distance Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Bruning, Merribeth J. – TechTrends, 1992
Video Information Systems (VIS) is fiber optics network that connects campus classrooms to VIS central library. Remotely controlled by instructors, VIS incorporates use of number of audiovisual materials and can be used in cross-cultural training in which visual aids assist in showing cultural differences. VIS assists in education of future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Technology
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Klinck, Nancy A., Ed. – TechTrends, 1990
Reviews networking projects that have been developed by educational institutions and computer companies. Highlights include minicomputers that network personal computer workstations; voice mail messages; data processing systems; linking university databases; the National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET); a computer link between a high school…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Court Reporters
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Furst-Bowe, Julie – TechTrends, 1996
Discusses the use of MOOs (Multi-User Dimension/Dungeon Object Oriented), text-based virtual reality environments, in education. Highlights include connecting to a network; exploring several MOOs to determine which is most appropriate; and familiarizing students with the MOO's interaction and behavior policies, as well as how to operate in the…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment
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Lee, HeeKap; Baek, Eun-Ok; Spinner, Denny – TechTrends, 2002
Discussion of technology integration in higher education focuses on an information technology project in a seminary setting that created a campus computer network, trained faculty and library staff in computer technology use and provided appropriate hardware and software, and created an endowment to support technology maintenance and updating.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Church Related Colleges, Computer Networks, Computer Selection