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Moss, Phil – T.H.E. Journal, 1997
Examines the evolution of the telecommunications systems in Oklahoma higher education and the state policies that developed at the same time. Topics include early televised instruction for distance education; policy development and evolution; OneNet, the statewide network for education and government; and policy challenges. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Educational Television, Government School Relationship
Savage, James G., Ed.; Wedemeyer, Dan J., Ed. – 1994
This volume comprises the papers presented at the 1994 conference of the Pacific Telecommunications Council. This gathering, which focused on the theme, "Forging New Links: Focus on Developing Economies," brought together more than 1,100 participants from over 40 countries. The 146 papers are organized chronologically, according to date…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Developing Nations, Distance Education
Suwinski, Jan H. – Technos, 1993
Describes fiber optic technology, explains its use in education and commercial settings, and recommends regulations and legislation that will speed its use to create broadband information networks. Topics discussed include distance learning; interactive video; costs; and the roles of policy makers, lawmakers, public advocacy groups, and consumers.…
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Networks, Costs, Distance Education
Pacific Telecommunications Council, Honolulu, HI. – 1999
This proceedings of the 1999 conference of the Pacific Telecommunications Council contains 134 papers divided into the following topical areas: (1) Internet, including business developments, telephony, commerce, country developments in the Asia-Pacific region, Internet deployment, and Internetworking technology; (2) policy/regulatory, including…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Developing Nations, Distance Education
Pacific Telecommunications Council, Honolulu, HI. – 2000
This proceedings of the 2000 conference of the Pacific Telecommunications Council contains papers and summaries of sessions in the following areas: (1) socio/economic, including regional studies of China, the South Pacific, Southeast Asian, Latin America, Oceania, Korea, India, and the Asia-Pacific telecommunications market; (2) applications,…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Developing Nations, Distance Education
Flores, John G. – Trusteeship, 1995
Three major areas of new technology appropriate for distance education are briefly described: satellite delivery, video teleconferencing, and computers and networking. Important considerations are offered to college and university trustees for media selection and policy formation. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Delivery Systems
National Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1988
The Special Committee on Educational Technology of the National Education Association (NEA) was given the task of reviewing the status of educational technology in the public schools and making recommendations for appropriate NEA policy and programmatic activities. Topics discussed in this report include technology and change in both the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
Atman, Kathryn S.; And Others – 1991
The purpose of this symposium on research in distance education was to continue the process of building the network of scholars and climate of cooperation and communication necessary for further development of distance education and to provide an opportunity for discussion. Four main areas of focus for the symposium were learning and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning
Swift, Don – 1992
The objectives of the Launching Conference of the South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) are reviewed, and its recommendations are explored. The conference participants considered how theories, teaching, and administrative practices in distance education worldwide could be used to design a new distance education system for a…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Computer Networks, Conferences, Democracy
Wedemeyer, Dan J., Ed.; Nickelson, Richard, Ed. – 1998
This volume comprises the papers presented at the 1998 conference of the Pacific Telecommunications Council. This PTC'98 gathering focused on "Coping with Convergence." These 20th anniversary conference proceedings present at least one contribution on 59 countries and territories. The 120 papers in this volume are arranged…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Developing Nations
Commission of the European Communities, Brussels (Belgium). – 1990
This report, the second volume in a three volume set, summarizes the results of a study performed by the DELTA (Developing European Learning through Technological Advance) unit in parallel with the projects underway in the research and development Exploratory Action. The report identifies the key issues, associated requirements and options, and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Distance Education
Clark, Tom; Else, David – 1998
This booklet focuses on issues that schools encounter as they become involved with distance education and electronic networking. The E-Rate (i.e., the Education Rate resulting from the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996) is discussed in the introduction. Five sections cover the following topics: (1) distance education and electronic…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Administrator Role, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks
Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. NOICC Training Support Center. – 1991
This document contains highlights from a conference focused on helping the United States meet current and future workplace needs in a rapidly changing economy in which occupational information and career development skills are becoming more and more crucial. The report is organized in five sections: conference highlights; selected workshop…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Action Research, Adolescents, Career Development