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Everhart, Nancy; Mardis, Marcia; Johnston, Melissa; Smith, Daniella – Online Submission, 2009
For Americans to engage in a global information society, it is critical that they have access to high-speed, high-bandwidth Internet, meaning broadband. Network connectivity opens up a wealth of possibilities to K-12 educators. While it has the potential to result in fundamental changes in teaching methods, it can definitely be used to enhance…
Descriptors: Educational Opportunities, Internet, Access to Information, Computer Networks
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1998
This document contains the enrollment application form and line-by-line instructions for subscribing to LincOn, a statewide network, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education, that allows public K-12 schools to access the Internet. An overview of LincOn and a checklist for implementing LincOn membership are also included. Appendices…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Networks
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Rothstein, Russell I.; McKnight, Lee – T.H.E. Journal, 1995
Discusses connecting K-12 schools to the National Information Infrastructure. Presents four technology models and the estimated costs for each. Examines programs that could help reduce hardware, training, support, and retrofitting costs, and estimates potential savings. (JKP)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Cost Estimates, Elementary Secondary Education
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Anderson, Byron – Thresholds in Education, 1993
Examines why so many people have trouble understanding and accessing online systems, using the ERIC Silver Platter CD-ROM as an example. All online systems require users to know the proper procedures (protocols) to access information; these differ from product to product and change constantly. Users should know a particular database's scope and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethics
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Slater, Robert Bruce – Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, 1994
Blacks are nearly absent from the ownership of capital in the information society and are far less likely to be equipped to participate in the use and manipulation of information. The black-white technology gap begins early in life and continues through the school years. (SLD)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Black Students, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1995
This hearing was held to explore the use of technology in education, and how the government can better encourage its use across the country. It is hoped that hearings of this nature will draw attention to the nation's deficiencies in telecommunications and technologies in schools, and that the country will be able to fill those gaps in the near…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Hay, Lyn; Henri, James – 1996
Networking has always been regarded by librarians as an essential tool to facilitate the timely provision of information. Teacher librarians have often been vocal supporters of networking in theory, but in practice networking has been rather a failure. The first part of this paper provides a historical overview of the rationale for networking and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
Stout, Connie – 1995
This report summarizes the findings and presents data from a nationwide survey conducted by the Texas Education Network (TENET) from July 25 to September 30, 1994. In response to a TENET questionnaire, representatives from 46 of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs reported on the status of telecommunications networks…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Educational Finance
1996
The topic of networking the learning community with home-school links is addressed in four papers: "Internet Access via School: Expectations of Students and Parents" (Roy Crotty); "The School Library as Community Information Gateway" (Megan Perry); "Rural Access to the Internet" (Ken Eustace); and "NetDay '96:…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Futoran, Gail Clark; And Others – Computers & Education, 1995
Explores issues of K-12 educators incorporating wide-area networking into the curriculum and becoming consumers and providers of materials on the Internet; factors include decision making, legal problems, and student behaviors. Describes a K-12 project called Common Knowledge: Pittsburgh. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
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Johnson, Douglas A. – Internet Research, 1995
Provides an overview of a district-wide computer network created by the Mankato (Minnesota) public school district that allows all its staff and students full Internet access. Includes the goals, scope, and history of the project; provides a technical overview and cost analysis; and projects future directions. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development
Bosak, Steve – American School Board Journal, 2000
Due to wiring limitations, network access in schools is often limited to a computer lab and a couple of classroom terminals. By exchanging cables for 500-ft. wireless connections, a South Carolina district has been able to spread network and Internet access where and when it is needed. (MLH)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Educational Benefits
Edutopia, 1994
This document consists of the first four issues of a newsletter entitled "Edutopia." The name Edutopia signifies a version of what a technology-enriched educational system of the future would look like. The newsletter is intended to facilitate the integration of interactive multimedia and telecommunications technologies with teaching and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Innovation
Clement, John – EDUCOM Review, 1992
Examines developments in networking for K-12 education, including the High Performance Computing Act of 1991, national telecommunications proposals, growing participation in the National Research and Education Network (NREN), state networks, technical issues, and the Consortium for School Networking. Stages toward the goal of developing…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Broyles, Alan – 1997
The Business, Education & Community On-line Network (BEACON) is designed to support development and implementation of demonstration applications operating in an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) fiber optic network environment. Initial origination and destination sites include high schools and universities around Rock Hill (South Carolina). The…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Distance Education, Educational Cooperation
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