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Wasch, Kenneth – TECHNOS, 1994
Discussion of the protection of intellectual property on the Internet suggests strong regulation of content. Topics addressed include economic losses; access control; encryption; educating the public on copyright law; illegal bulletin board systems; software piracy; copyright infringement; downloading copyrighted material; fair use; and copyright…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Downloading, Economic Factors
Fishman, Barry J.; Pea, Roy D. – TECHNOS, 1994
Discussion of elementary and secondary school classrooms linking with the Internet focuses on policies needed for successful use of the network. A project conducted at Northwestern University (Illinois) for reconceptualizing high school science education is described, and development of a network use policy is examined. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Mitchell, Phyllis R. – TECHNOS, 1996
In 5 years, the schools and community of Carrollton, Georgia, created a school systemwide network of 1,400 computers and 70 CD-ROMs connected by a fiber wide-area network to other city institutions and the Internet with grants from local, state, and national industry. After incorporating the new technologies into the curriculum, the dropout rate…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Networks, Dropout Rate, Financial Support
Pesta, John – TECHNOS, 1995
Describes how one rural school district in Loogootee (Indiana) has incorporated educational technology in its schools. Discusses the media-retrieval center linking all the classrooms, student television news projects, the computer-assisted design lab, special education rooms, the Internet, funding, policy decision making, and staff development.…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Decision Making
Mazur, Joan M.; And Others – TECHNOS, 1995
Four essays discuss Internet use in schools and focuses on censorship of online information. Highlights include legal cases that may set a precedent for future litigation involving liability and electronic access; descriptions of two schools' experiences with online access; and advice from librarians, including a draft interpretation of the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Censorship, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Rieseberg, Rhonda – TECHNOS, 1996
Describes investments made by Garrison Middle School (Walla Walla, WA) in video and computer technology with which the school's sixth graders produced daily video news broadcasts. The "electronic evolution" there has resulted in a schoolwide computer network which aids activities such as writing and library use. Future plans include…
Descriptors: Broadcast Journalism, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Development
Vedro, Steven – TECHNOS, 1996
In a time of fiscal belt tightening, many states will hesitate to launch new multimillion-dollar distance education network projects. Instead they will concentrate on regulatory initiatives to stimulate the development of affordable advanced universal service by the private sector. Discusses the limitations of state regulatory strategies in the…
Descriptors: Business, Change Strategies, Competition, Computer Networks
Crane, Terry; Spoon, Alan – TECHNOS, 1998
Explains the CEO Forum on Education and Technology and describes their efforts to examine the progress public schools are making in using technology to improve education so that students graduate with the skills they need in the business world. Discusses hardware, network and Internet connectivity, digital content, and teachers' professional…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Networks, Educational Improvement, Educational Technology
Koch, Melissa – TECHNOS, 1994
Discusses girls' use of computers and examines why they are often discouraged and lose interest. Topics addressed include the issue of gender; gender bias in computer games; use of the Internet; exposure to technology; girls' preferences; educational reform; choosing software; technology programs for girls; all-girl classrooms; and role models.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education