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Descy, Don E. – TechTrends, 1995
Explains how to retrieve graphics that are available on the World Wide Web and add them to a Web page using a word processor that can save documents in an ASCII (American Standard Code Information Interchange) text format and a new version of Netscape. A list of various, unrelated Internet resources is also included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Text

Dennison, Russell F. – TechTrends, 2000
Discusses a typology that can be used to guide educators in selection of cyberspace tools to accomplish specific tasks. The typology consists of four main divisions of properties: number of people communicating; real-time communications; permanency of communications; and automatic delivery to audience. These four divisions result in 16 possible…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education

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

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