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Alberico, Ralph – Computers in Libraries, 1990
Discusses computer networks and online searching in libraries and describes plans for the development of the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Cooperation of government, academia, and industry is highlighted, digital video interactive (DVI) is described, implementation phases are explained, and current legislative developments are…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases, Federal Legislation
Heller, Norma – 1994
This book offers school librarians, media specialists, classroom teachers, computer coordinators, and others involved with educational technology step-by-step procedures for planning and implementing technologies into both library and curricula. The interdisciplinary projects use print sources, as well as CD-ROMs, online databases,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Curriculum Enrichment, Databases, Educational Technology
Northeast Arkansas Educational Cooperative, Strawberry. – 1991
A program was conducted to integrate computer technology into agriculture classrooms in 25 secondary schools and 4 universities in Arkansas. State-of-the-art technology from the AgriData Network of Milwaukee was used. The AgriData Network includes the Ag Ed Network, which offers more than 800 "live textbook" lessons with current…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
New York State Library, Albany. Div. of Library Development. – 1989
Based in part on the work of three task forces, this report presents recommendations from the Phase II Statewide Automation Committee appointed in June 1987 to develop specific steps to implement the 20 recommendations in the library automation plan issued in May 1987, "Libraries and Technology: A Strategic Plan for the Use of Advanced…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Library Automation
Winborne, Duvon; And Others – 1990
This paper describes the District of Columbia's system for tracking at-risk and disabled infants during their first 3 years of life. The project involves a computerized system for following the developmental progress of at-risk infants identified at birth or other times. The project monitors the activities of children within various service…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, At Risk Persons, Child Development, Computer Networks
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Alocer, Josep Garcia – Educational Media International, 1993
Describes the implementation of a training course in computerized educational resource management provided for staff of Pedagogical Resource Centres in Catalonia (Spain). Training in telematics is explained, including documentary training and an ongoing process of permanent training assistance; the telematics infrastructure is discussed; and the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Documentation
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Collis, Betty – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1992
This second article in a two-part series on telecommunications in secondary schools examines strategies for better support of telecommunications implementation. Highlights include management strategies for CMC (computer-mediated communication) use; instructional strategies for online database inquiries; teacher support strategies; simulation…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Courseware
Reynolds, Carl L. – 1986
Rural teachers of vocational agriculture, realizing the need for access to current information in their field, obtained funds for initiating the use of a computerized telecommunications service. The service selected, AgriData Network, includes reports of news, markets, and trends; a collection of over 500 teaching plans in all subject areas in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agricultural Education, Computer Networks, Current Events
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Coles, Elizabeth – Information Services and Use, 1991
Describes the implementation of BRS/Search in the Library and Information Services department of the Chem Systems Group, an international consulting organization in the United Kingdom. The use of integrated systems in special libraries is discussed, and requirements of the new system are explained, including full text capabilities and networking…
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases