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Zimmerman, Isa Kaftal, Ed.; Hayes, Mary Forte, Ed. – 1998
This yearbook for the Massachusetts Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (MASCD) provides educators with models of successful practices and raises questions and potential solutions to issues of accountability, policy, long-term planning, funding, and student motivation for learning. This 1998 yearbook assists educators at all…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
Download full textShank, Patricia A., Ed. – 1987
This packet, a product of the Advancing Educational Techniques (AET) Project, addresses the theme of empowerment on the part of those working with children who are differently able. The first section explores the concept of empowerment as addressed in current literature and includes an annotated bibliography. Other sections of the packet focus on:…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Tinker, Robert F., Ed.; Kapisovsky, Peggy M., Ed. – 1992
The purpose of this collection of readings was to stimulate debate on the role of educational telecomputing in school reform and restructuring, and how efforts from the public and private sector can coordinate to bring about these changes. The 14 papers are entitled: (1) "Linking for Learning: Computer-and-Communications Network Support for…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Educational Change, Educational Cooperation, Educational Innovation
Epler, Doris, Ed. – 1995
Networks can benefit school libraries by: (1) offering multiple user access to information; (2) managing and distributing information and data; (3) allowing resources to be shared; (4) improving and enabling communications; (5) improving the management of resources; and (6) creating renewed interest in the library and its resources. As a result,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning
Sheingold, Karen, Ed.; Tucker, Marc S., Ed. – 1990
Presented from different perspectives, the five papers in this collection discuss three developments in education--the creation of educational environments that foster students' thinking, the use of educational technology to support student learning, and school restructuring and reform efforts. In the first paper, "Restructuring for Learning…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Educational Environment
Odasz, Frank B., Comp. – 1990
This document contains a wide assortment of papers and promotional materials concerning the Big Sky Telegraph, a Montana-based telecommunications network serving rural economic development organizations. Funded by the US West Foundation and Western Montana College, Big Sky was created to stimulate grassroots innovation in rural education,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Development, Computer Networks, Distance Education
Howard, Tharon, Ed.; Benson, Chris, Ed.; Gooch, Rocky; Goswami, Dixie – 1999
Written by practicing teachers about actual instructional computing projects, this book provides information teachers need to integrate instructional technologies into their classrooms. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1, "New Tools for the Classroom: An Introduction to Networked Learning," includes chapters: (1) "Getting Started in a…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Fishman, Barry; And Others – 1997
There are many significant issues that need to be addressed for the future of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in education. These include: the primary benefits of CMC technology in the past; the activity structures which are supported by computer-based collaboration; technological, social, institutional and cognitive barriers which prevent…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Conference Papers
Connecticut Education Association, Hartford. – 1994
This collection of essays focuses on practical applications of technology in public schools; it provides a perspective by teacher practitioners and others on how technology is currently being used or could be used in Connecticut's classrooms for effective schooling. The following papers are included: "Preparing for the Information Age"…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Boulder, CO. – 1991
This collection of reports highlights the status of educational telecommunications in 13 western states during 1991. Topics addressed include distance education initiatives in Alaska; activities by members of the Arizona Education Telecommunications Cooperative, including colleges, public schools, and government agencies; groups active in the…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Berge, Zane L., Ed.; Collins, Mauri P., Ed. – 1998
This four volume set in the series is designed especially for all members of the primary and secondary educational community, with chapter authors focusing on the pedagogical challenges in their various situations and writing about how computer-mediated communication (CMC) is used to address them. This series focuses on teaching and learning,…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
Valauskas, Edward J., Ed.; Vaccaro, Bill, Ed. – 1992
This annual collection contains 16 papers about the use of Macintosh computers in libraries which include: "New Horizons in Library Training: Using HyperCard for Computer-Based Staff Training" (Pauline S. Bayne and Joe C. Rader); "Get a Closet!" (Ron Berntson); "Current Periodicals: Subject Access the Mac Way"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Libraries
Valauskas, Edward J., Ed.; Vaccaro, Bill, Ed. – 1991
This annual collection contains the following 14 papers about the use of Macintosh computers in libraries: "Of Mice and Macs: The Integration of the Macintosh into the Operations and Services of the University of Tennessee, Memphis Health Science Library" (Lois M. Bellamy); "Networking Reference CD-Roms in the Apple Library"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing
Ely, Donald P., Ed.; Minor, Barbara B., Ed. – 1992
The Educational Media and Technology Yearbook (EMTY) is designed to provide media and instructional technology professionals with an up-to-date, single-source overview and assessment of the field of educational technology. Each volume addresses current issues, notes trends, and provides current listings of and background information about the…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Distance Education
