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Download full textBates, A. W. – 1989
The JANUS (Joint Academic Network Using Satellite) satellite network is being planned to link European institutions wishing to jointly produce distance teaching materials. Earth stations with capabilities for transmit/receive functions, voice/data functions, two 64 kbs channels, and connection to local telephone exchange and computer networks will…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Costs, Distance Education
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
Whittington, M. Susie, Ed.; And Others – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1994
Includes "Next Best Thing to Being There" (Whittington); "Taking the Distance out of Distance Education" (Miller, King); "Preparing a Course for Distance Delivery" (Newcomb); "Team Teaching via Two-Way Interactive Video" (Nichols, Trout); "Using the Ag Ed Network" (Peal); "Student's Perspective" (Schoellhorn); "Need for Instruction in Agriculture…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Curriculum Development
Mitchell, Hunter D., Ed. – 1990
This report describes in detail the DELTA (Developing European Learning through Technological Advance) 1990 program, which was designed to address issues related to the use of new emerging technologies in the areas of information technology, telecommunications, and broadcasting, for learning. Six chapters cover the following topics: (1)…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Distance Education
Mays, M. E.; Lumsden, D. Barry – 1989
The National Technological University (NTU), a consortium of approximately 30 American engineering schools which has been in operation on a continent-wide scale since 1985, uses telecommunications to broadcast engineering education courses to corporate sites across the country. Courses are produced at member institutions and are distributed to…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Continuing Education, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedBall, Jennie; Crook, Bob – T.H.E. Journal, 1994
Reviews technological applications successfully used for distance education by the R. Jan LeCroy Center for Educational Telecommunications in the Dallas County Community College District (Texas). Applications include videotape and live interactive telecourses, satellite and network teleconferences, and telecommunication resources for businesses,…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board, Olympia. – 1993
This document presents a work plan for developing distance education programs delivered by telecommunications and other media to citizens of the state of Washington. It is intended to provide direction for future postsecondary education programs delivered in whole or in part by telecommunications and for a study on how to accomplish this. The plan…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Cooperation, Cost Effectiveness
Gibson, Chere Campbell, Comp. – 1990
Presentations at this conference focused on future developments in distance education and innovative uses of learning technologies. Ten papers from the general sessions, including keynote addresses and a panel, are presented in the first of two sections. Topics covered include planning for new priorities in distance education; trends for the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Continuing Education
Rosen, Thelma – 1984
This paper reports information received from responses to a survey questionnaire from the presidents of 46 universities and their affiliated colleges across Canada. The questionnaire (circulated to all member institutions of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada) included queries about the experiences of the universities with…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Pelton, Joseph N. – 1990
The population explosion and developments in information technology have created a powerful need for technological advancement on a global scale. Such advancement must come through education, and such education, given the size and breadth of the need, is best realized through multimedia instruction and distance education. Communications…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Developed Nations
Wisconsin Univ. System, Madison. – 1997
Presentations at this conference focused on how organizations and individuals are improving their efforts to serve learners at a distance through innovative approaches to competition and collaboration. Rapid developments in technology promise expanded access to education and training resources, but the developments challenge traditional policies…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Communications Satellites, Computer Networks, Continuing Education
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
