This author asserts that the problem of reading among today's twittering, digital-minded, and half-literate generation of students cannot be solved by the vaunted hypertext revolution in screenal reading practices as advocated in contrived and facile efforts like George Landow's influential "Hypertext: The Convergence of Contemporary Critical…

Twitter provides rapid information in a short form, and it is extremely easy to follow the updates of others because of myriad software applications with which it works on both mobile devices and traditional computing hardware. Currently, most academic librarians are using Twitter primarily as a tool at library conferences and seminars to capture…

The author discusses the development and future of distance education, defined as "an effective technology for providing a whole complex of good-quality educational services," in Russia, viewing such education as fundamental in the modernization of education in today's Russia. Studies are cited to demonstrate that it is possible to…

Discusses the importance to business education of being aware of information or resource-sharing networks as sources of help. (JOW)

Reviews the main points of computer teleconferencing for both public and private conferences. A directory of teleconferencing resources for mainframe computers and microcomputers is included. (MES)

Describes the Internet and offers suggestions for vocational educators to make the best use possible of the information offered. Includes information on electronic mail, listservs such as VOCNET, USENET user groups, and services such as AskERIC. Suggests that the Internet's usefulness is limited only by the user's level of commitment. (JOW)

Most state governments in Australia have banned popular online networking sites from public schools after these sites were accused of supporting a broad host of threats to young people. This paper questions the effectiveness of these bans in light of recent empirical research that highlights the social and educational benefits that can accrue from…

Warns that instead of tying the peoples of the world together in brotherhood, advances in telecommunication foster ever-increasing isolation and ethnocentrism among nations. (PD)

The need to develop a comprehensive network to pull together all existing technologies into a comprehensive knowledge base is promoted. (MP)

Presents a Third World approach to transborder data flow. Suggests developing local capacities for computer power, confining data flow within borders, and providing protection for local development efforts. (PD)

Defines the term rumor/grapevine; discusses reasons for grapevine; and explores the accuracy of grapevine, type of grapevine, how grapevine is spread, role of participants, and managing the grapevine. Indicates that those who understand its power will be able to use it to provide the stability and credibility in the work environment to achieve…

Suggests that artificial neural networks (ANNs) exhibit properties that promise usefulness for policy researchers. Notes that ANNs have found extensive use in areas once reserved for multivariate statistical programs such as regression and multiple classification analysis and are developing an extensive community of advocates for processing text…

This paper begins with brief background on types of broadcast satellites and satellite programs in Europe. Reception and transmission costs, as well as predicted access to satellite transmissions, are then discussed. Uses of satellites for education and training in countries outside of Europe, particularly the program at the National Technological…

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the history, development, and services of the packet switching network services that currently exist in the United States. The character of packet switching, a computerized method of transmitting data, is used as the basis for tracing the development of the industry itself. Contending that the…

The author proposes that the International Council for Adult Education establish a Refugee Education Network to create a shared body of knowledge and continuing communication about refugee educational issues and the ways in which they are being dealt with by educators throughout the world. (Author)