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Massy, William F. – 1999
The Virtual U Project is a simulation product created to help improve the management of the nation's university systems. Virtual U simulates running a university or college and assists management in allocating resources within the university. It is a powerful and user-friendly software tool that models the attitudes and behaviors of an academic…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Herz, Bruce; And Others – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1988
Consists of seven articles on the use of electronics in vocational agricultural education. Topics include (1) the Ag Ed Network, (2) computer simulations, (3) video simulation, (4) classroom equipment, (4) online information systems, (5) expert systems, and (6) computer networking in California. (CH)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change
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Hefte, Rachel – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Describes an educational project linking classrooms using telecommunications with a four-person bicycling team exploring Mayan ruins in Central America. Provides a historical overview of the Mayan civilization. Includes suggested activities and provides information on how to obtain lesson plans on the project. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Bateman, Bill; Crystal, Jerry; Davidson, Hall; Holzberg, Carol S.; McIntire, Todd; McLester, Susan; Ohler, Jason; Rose, Ray; Shields, Jean; Warlick, David – Technology & Learning, 2001
Contributors discuss the top ten technologies that allow for thinking in new and innovative ways about the concept of "school": virtual learning; wireless networking; collaboration tools; digital video; Application Service Providers; handheld devices; optical networking; videoconferencing; XML; and simulations. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Morgenstern, Douglas; Murray, Janet H. – Humanities, 1995
Describes an interactive computer simulation where the student assumes the role of a reporter searching for a missing biologist in Columbia. The search involves simulated news broadcasts, documentary footage, and interviews with Colombians, all in Spanish. The student accesses help via electronic archives (translated words) and faxing the editor.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Cybernetics
1999
The first of the three papers in this symposium, "Performance- and Learning Support with On-line Help Systems: An Effectiveness Study" (Theo J. Bastiaens, Jan N. Streumer, Yvette Krul) is a study of a method to cut training expenditures for production, planning, engineering, and inventory employees by implementing an online help system for…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication