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Clement, John – EDUCOM Review, 1992
Argues that the real worth of wide-area computer-mediated communications networks in supporting reform and improvement in K-12 education is the opportunity to develop collaborative projects that link educators and students to provide meaningful learning experiences connected to the curriculum and that such projects are essential to make NREN an…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Lehrer, Ariella – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses some of the reasons why some schools are using their computers to form local area networks (LANs). Presents some low-cost alternatives to full-fledged networking systems. (TW)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs
Slabaugh, Katie; Newsom, Henry W. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1991
Two Ball State (Indiana) University divisions, Student Affairs and University Computing Services, joined together to create FastFacts, an online system which makes information on hundreds of topics about campus and local resources, programs, and activities available 24 hours a day via more than 2,000 networked computer terminals throughout the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs, Databases
Ruokamo, Heli; Tuovinen, Heli; Tella, Seppo; Vahtivuori, Sanna; Varpu, Tissari – 2002
This paper presents the Helsinki-Lappi project (HelLa) co-run by two Finnish universities: the University of Helsinki, and the University of Lapland. The general aim of the project is to study, develop, and assess how different training programs relate to educational use of information and communication technologies (ICT). The project is expected…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs
Farrell, Glen; Johnstone, Sally; Lopez del Puerto, Patricio – 1996
This paper describes the current policies and initiatives regarding the application of technology in Canada, Mexico and the United States. It also analyzes the need for policy development regarding technological networks, equipment, and educational content. The report also includes recommendations regarding specific initiatives for tri-national…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation
Vacca, John R. – Internet World, 1995
The Global Schoolhouse, a K-12 Internet project, connects schools nationally and internationally and demonstrates how the Internet can be used as a tool for research and as a medium for interactive and collaborative learning. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperation, Cooperative Learning
Robinson Group, Ltd., Tempe, AZ. – 1993
Project "Triple E" is cooperative endeavor initiated by The Robinson Group and International Business Machines, involving six community colleges in efforts to "empower" faculty by increasing access to information about, and communication with, students; to increase faculty "efficiency" by automating record keeping; and to enhance faculty…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
1996
The use of MOOs, multi-user simulated environments in education examined in three papers include: "MOOving around the Net: The Educational Potential of MOOs: A Point of View" (Daniel Ingvarson); "MOOing in a Foreign Language: How, Why and Who?" (Lonnie Turbee) and "MOOving around the Net: Real to Virtual and Back…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
SERVE: SouthEastern Regional Vision for Education. – 1996
This document is designed for education, government, and community leaders as they collaborate to provide information access for students by establishing a technology infrastructure within schools. Overviews of issues, appropriate questions to consider, and lists of recommendations seek to put the non-technology literate end-user, who might now be…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
Laffey, James M.; Musser, Dale; Wedman, John – 1998
This paper describes an innovative technology infrastructure for teacher preparation in a land grant university that is committed to a vision of technology-using educators--the new Undergraduate Teacher Development Center (UTDC) at the University of Missouri College of Education, designed through a collaborative process with school districts and…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs
Johnstone, Sally M. – 2000
This document reports on a telephone survey of higher education planning activities in the western United States that sought information on the development of intrastate electronic consortia for higher education services. A taxonomy of "virtual universities" was developed to make it possible to compare differences and similarities…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Consortia
Pisanty, Alejandro – 1998
This paper begins with background on the National University of Mexico (UNAM) and its networks. Other distance education projects in Mexico are described, including projects of the Instituto Politecnico Nacional (IPN), the National Distance Education Program operated by the Secretary of Education, and the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Programs, Costs
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
Wagner, Daniel A.; Hopey, Christopher – 1998
Three Internet-based adult literacy and adult education programs in Philadelphia were examined to identify ways Internet technology can be used to improve adult basic and literacy education. The Adult Literacy Technology Innovation Network (ALTIN) technology program, which began in the mid-1990s, provides basic instructional technology staff…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills
Smith, Mary Oakes; Bradsher, Monica – 1998
"Global outreach" refers to the international delivery of education, health, public information, commercial, and other services using appropriate communications technology. International organizations are partnering in various ways with developing-country governments, private companies, local communities, and non-governmental…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Appropriate Technology, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education