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Download full textMardis, Marcia – 2001
Currently, the World Wide Web contains an estimated 7.4 million sites (OCLC, 2001). Yet even the most experienced searcher, using the most robust search engines, can access only about 16% of these pages (Dahn, 2001). The other 84% of the publicly available information on the Web is referred to as the "hidden,""invisible," or…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Sources
Schamber, Linda – 1988
This digest begins with a brief description and review of the development of optical disks. Optical disk formats are then described by capability: Read Only Memory (ROM), Write Once, Read Many (WORM), Interactive (I), and Erasable (E); forms of information (audio, text or data, video or graphics, or a combination); and disk size (most often 12 or…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Information Sources, Information Storage, Information Systems
Smarte, Lynn – 1993
This digest offers tips for both new and experienced users of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database. It describes ERIC as a federally funded, nationwide information network providing access to papers, curriculum and teaching guides, conference proceedings, literature reviews, curricular materials, and journal articles in the…
Descriptors: Databases, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Imel, Susan – 1990
No matter what their role, knowing how to identify, select, and evaluate information resources are important processes for adult educators. Two of the main sources of information related to adult education are information databases and clearinghouses or resource centers. Two comprehensive references that can be used to select the most appropriate…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Educators, Clearinghouses, Databases
Mardis, Marcia – 2001
Too often, search engines don't see and directories can overlook clearinghouses, digital libraries, full-text databases, and learning objects. In contrast, the hidden Web is rich with these high quality and cutting-edge learning materials. By integrating resources from the hidden Web into the classroom, educators extend their instruction in new…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Educational Resources, Information Retrieval
Slowinski, Joseph – 1999
This digest is designed to aid those wishing to learn more about how to use information technology to access electronic education resources. Starting points for locating magazines and journals online are summarized; suggested strategies include visiting the World Wide Web sites of journal publishers, using search engines, and accessing virtual…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Educational Research, Educational Resources, Electronic Journals
