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Bruce, Harry – Education for Information, 1995
Discussion of the Australian Academic and Research Network (AARNet) focuses on the benefits of Internet access for supporting teaching (based on an exploratory study and a longitudinal study of Australian academics). Results suggest Internet connectivity improves faculty collaboration and facilitates supervision of distance education and external…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Distance Education

Fowell, S. P.; Levy, P. – Education for Information, 1995
Describes an innovative undergraduate course in information management developed at the University of Sheffield (England) that uses the Internet. The module, based on active learning principles, is facilitated through electronically mediated group project work. Results indicate students gain practical experience using communication technologies…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development