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Glogoff, Stuart – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1994
Describes the development of a Staff Creativity Lab at the University of Arizona library that was designed to help foster an atmosphere that encourages creative thinking by learning to use different microcomputers and new software and to develop new skills over networks. The selection of hardware and software is also discussed. (Contains eight…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Creative Thinking
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Gould, Stephen B. – Government Information Quarterly, 1990
Provides a brief overview of primary computer network structures serving the academic research community and discusses plans for the transformation of Internet into a National Research and Education Network (NREN). The scope of resources likely to be available to users through the NREN are described, the concept of national collaboratives is…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases, Electronic Mail
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Rosenberg, Timothy; Hoffman, Lance J. – Journal on Educational Resources in Computing, 2006
Educational institutions that wish to implement a specialized teaching laboratory often have a variety of obstacles to overcome. Some of these obstacles are related to adapting existing classroom infrastructure, building the laboratory, and meeting the demands for multiple-use classrooms to maximize the return on investment. In some cases, such as…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Professional Education, Computers, Specialization
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Ho, T. S.; And Others – Computers and Education, 1989
Describes the development of a financial computing laboratory at the University of Lancaster (United Kingdom) and outlines the ways in which online financial information has been integrated into teaching and research. Highlights include hardware used; computer networks; commercial databases used in the financial sector; and teaching and research…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Databases, Educational Facilities Planning
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Hacker, Thomas J.; Wheeler, Bradley C. – EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 2007
The commoditization of low-cost hardware has enabled even modest-sized laboratories and research projects to own their own "supercomputers." The authors argue that this local solution undermines rather than amplifies the research potential of scholars. CIOs, provosts, and research technologists should consider carefully an overall…
Descriptors: Laboratories, Computers, Information Technology, Technology Planning
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Switzer, Ralph V., Jr.; Switzer, Jamie S. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1993
Describes a study that researched elements necessary for the design of an interactive video learning (IVL) lab for business courses. Highlights include a review of pertinent literature; guidelines for the use of an IVL lab; IVL systems integration; system specifications; hardware costs; and system software. (five references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Centers, Computer Networks
Greene, Cynthia Stuart; Cody, Suzanne – Multimedia Today, 1995
Describes the development and use of a multimedia authoring laboratory and classroom resulting from collaboration between Bard College (New York) and IBM. Topics include teaching models; a campuswide network; the use of computers to store and access text, images, audio, video, and artifacts; faculty development and acceptance; and benefits of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Authoring Aids (Programming), Classroom Design, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Tamburini, Fabio – Computers & Education, 1999
Presents an account of a self-access language-teaching scheme operated at the University of Bologna (Italy) that was developed to teach English to university students by building a self-access environment available over a computer network. Discusses courseware, test generator, multimedia workstations, student use of laboratories, and future…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Networks, Courseware
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Baird, William E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1989
Provides selected abstracts from the Computers in Physics Instruction conference held on August 1-5, 1988. Topics include: wave and particle motion, the CT programing language, microcomputer-based laboratories, student written simulations, concept maps, summer institutes, computer bulletin boards, interactive video, and videodisks. (MVL)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Bulletin Boards, College Science, Computer Graphics
Kjelgaard, Peggy A.; Norris, Cathleen A. – Computing Teacher, 1994
This last in a series of articles on at-risk students highlights Professional Development Schools, restructuring teacher training programs, and integrating modern technology. Topics discussed include university-school collaboration that integrates theory and practice using fieldwork; telecommunication networks; distance learning labs; and…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Distance Education
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers