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Littman, Marlyn Kemper – 1996
In this paper, the fundamental characteristics and capabilities of ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) networks in a distance learning environment are examined. Current and projected ATM applications are described, and issues and challenges associated with developing ATM networking solutions for instructional delivery are explored. Other topics…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Costs, Delivery Systems
Reder, Stephen – 1992
A considerable body of evidence indicates that using technology simply to expand traditional adult literacy approaches and programs will not likely meet existing literacy needs, let alone the heightened expectations of the national literacy goal. One promising approach is to use home-based personal computers (PCs) equipped with modems and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Computer Networks
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Rajkumar, T. M; Dawley, Donald L. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1994
With the advances in multimedia, classrooms and the supporting infrastructures are undergoing changes. Advances that are taking place in multimedia and computer networking are described. Selected issues are then discussed for taking advantage of these educational technologies to improve instruction and learning. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development
Sorg, Steven; Truman-Davis, Barbara; Dziuban, Charles; Hartman, Joel; Juge, Frank – 1998
The University of Central Florida (UCF) has formally recognized distributed learning as a strategic direction to increase access to educational opportunities for students within its service area and beyond. The University has chosen to employ asynchronous learning networks (ALN) as a primary approach to address the challenges of a rapidly-growing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
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Sunal, Cynthia Szymanski; Smith, Coralee; Sunal, Dennis W.; Britt, Judy – Social Studies, 1998
Considers the wealth of information on the Internet and suggests a number of ways to incorporate it into meaningful instructive activities. Posits five levels of Internet activity: personal use, sharing material with students, incorporating material into units, facilitating student-directed projects, and student-initiated and directed projects.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
Kress, Michael E.; Hafner, Arthur W. – 1996
As the College of Staten Island (New York) completes the installation phase of establishing the computer network and installing computers in most faculty offices and teaching laboratories, the priority activities have become faculty training and curriculum development. Members of the Pedagogy and Media Committee have coordinated campus-wide…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks
MacKinnon, Gregory R. – 1999
In 1997-98, all Acadia University (Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada) freshman undergraduate students were required to lease IBM laptop computers for use in their programs. With corporate support from IBM, the campus was wired so that students could have cross-campus and off-campus access to a host of network software as well as the World Wide Web.…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Risinger, C. Frederick – Canadian Social Studies, 1997
Briefly reviews recent innovations in economics instruction including simulations and materials from the Internet. Provides an annotated bibliography of relevant citations from the ERIC database. Noted materials include journal articles, research reports, articles on how to find information, and discussions about the Internet. (MJP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Civics, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Doty, Robert – Internet World, 1995
Discusses ways teachers can get free Internet access. Highlights include Internet uses in education; online access from home or in the school library; university accounts; registration procedures; and what opportunities and limitations to expect online. A sidebar lists state-supported Internet sites. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
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Sui, Daniel Z. – Journal of Geography, 1995
Provides a comprehensive pedagogical framework for incorporating the Geographical Information System (GIS) into college geography courses. Utilizes Berry's Geographic Matrix to develop approaches to teaching, both about GIS, and with GIS. Considers GIS as a collection of marketable skills, enabling technology, and new discipline. Includes tables…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Enrichment
Plotnick, Eric – 1996
A content analysis was performed to determine the trends in the field of educational technology for the period October 1, 1994 through September 30, 1995. Sources for the analysis included five leading professional journals in educational technology, papers given at annual conventions of three professional associations, dissertations from five…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Clagett, Craig A. – 1998
During June and July of 1997, the Maryland Community Colleges Technology Council conducted a survey of all 18 community colleges in Maryland to determine the existing state of campus instructional and administrative technologies, and to learn the technology needs and plans of the colleges for the following five years. The survey asked about…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks
Bronack, Stephen C.; Riedl, Richard E. – 1998
Pedagogy embodies the beliefs one holds about students, about the various attributes of media technologies, and about the essential qualities of the content at hand. Teachers make decisions based on the interactions of these beliefs. Therefore, it is imperative to begin the process of designing and contemplating instruction with a consideration of…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs
Richardson, Laura A. – 1999
The problem addressed in this practicum was that most teachers at the author's middle school were not fully using the school's network resources in their day-to-day classroom activities, in spite of district technology initiatives. The goal of the practicum was to empower a cadre of representative mentor teachers to fully utilize the school…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Class Activities, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication