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Illustrative Examples To Accompany Information and Communication Technology, Interim Program of Studies: Grade 1 to Grade 6.
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Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Curriculum Standards Branch. – 1998
The Illustrative Examples are a companion resource to Alberta Education's 1998 "Information and Communication Technology, Interim Program of Studies." Purposes of the examples are to: clarify the intent of the general and specific outcomes of the program of studies; suggest ways to integrate the general and specific outcomes with…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Guides
Breaking the Hype Cycle: Using the Computer Effectively with Learners with Intellectual Disabilities
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Lloyd, Jan; Moni, Karen; Jobling, Anne – Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2006
There has been huge growth in the use of information technology (IT) in classrooms for learners of all ages. It has been suggested that computers in the classroom encourage independent and self-paced learning, provide immediate feedback and improve self-motivation and self-confidence. Concurrently there is increasing interest related to the role…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Instructional Design, School Activities, Mental Retardation
FOIPP and Technology: Best Practices for Alberta School Jurisdictions.
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Gillis, R. Peter; Whitemarsh, Judith – 1999
This study provides suggestions and best practices for superintendents, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) coordinators and school information technologists in dealing with the impact of Alberta's FOIPP Act on the application of information technologies within their organizations. The study explores the relationship between…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Check Lists, Computer Security, Computer Uses in Education
Computer Network Security: Best Practices for Alberta School Jurisdictions.
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Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1999
This paper provides a snapshot of the computer network security industry and addresses specific issues related to network security in public education. The following topics are covered: (1) security policy, including reasons for establishing a policy, risk assessment, areas to consider, audit tools; (2) workstations, including physical security,…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Software
Lifelong Learning & Distance Higher Education. Perspectives on Distance Education
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McIntosh, Christopher, Ed. – Commonwealth of Learning, 2005
Reflecting a common objective of ensuring quality Education for All, this book is a joint initiative of UNESCO and COL and jointly published. Lifelong Learning in Distance Higher Education brings together a diverse group of experts from many countries. The book provides a clear picture of the challenges, problems and potential of distance higher…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Distance Education, Virtual Universities, Lifelong Learning
Electronic Pathways. Adult Learning and the New Communication Technologies.
Field, Jane, Ed. – 1997
This book, which is intended as a practical resource for individuals who are professionally concerned with adult learning, contains 21 papers and 3 checklists concerning the new communication and information technologies (IT) and adult learning. The following papers and checklists are included: "Introduction" (Jane Field); "The Use…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Case Studies