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Lynch, Patrick J.; Horton, Sarah – Journal of Biocommunication (JBC), 1998
The Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) used to create Web pages is an attractive alternative to the proprietary authoring software currently used to produce multimedia content for CD-ROMs. Discusses advantages and limitations of HTML as a nonproprietary and cross-platform CD-ROM authoring system, and the more general advantages of HTML as a data…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Biomedicine, Computer Storage Devices, Hypermedia
Dorner, Ralph; Schafer, Arno; Elcacho, Colette; Luckas, Volker – 1998
This paper shows how World Wide Web-based technology using VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) can be applied in an industrial education and training context. Following an introduction to the importance of lifelong learning and training in industry, the state of the art of VRML is discussed, including its features and integration into the Web…
Descriptors: Animation, Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
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Mannaert, H.; De Gruyter, B.; Adriaenssens, P. – Internet Research, 2003
Presents a Web portal for multicast communication management, which provides fully automatic service management with integrated provisioning of hardware equipment. Describes the software architecture, the implementation, and the application usage of the Web portal for multicast delivery. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Information Services, Information Technology, Programming
Dingley, Andy; Shabajee, Paul – 2002
This paper reports on the development of a prototype authoring tool developed as part of on-going research around the needs of the ARKive project. The project holds text, rich-media and descriptions of factual statements about bio-diversity and conservation information. A key user community is that of school age children, requiring the mark-up of…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Biodiversity, Computer Software Development, Conservation (Environment)
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Sperberg-McQueen, C. M. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1998
XML is a newly released subset of SGML that is intended to extend the benefits of that standard to the World Wide Web. Differences between SGML and XML are outlined, potential benefits are discussed, and answers are provided for some frequently asked questions regarding XML. (AEF)
Descriptors: Artificial Languages, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Sources
Chapman, Noleen – Information Management & Technology, 1998
Discusses why information technology managers are exploring the economic and strategic advantages of Web technology and finding that legacy systems still have an important role. Presents benefits: centralized management, reduced cost of ownership, wide user access; models of Web-to-host access; the Citrix thin client model; and future of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Information Management
McDermott, Irene E. – Searcher, 1999
Reports on Web keyword searching, metadata, Dublin Core, Extensible Markup Language (XML), metasearch engines (metasearch engines search several Web indexes and/or directories and/or Usenet and/or specific Web sites), and the Year 2000 (Y2K) dilemma, all topics discussed at the second annual Internet Librarian Conference sponsored by Information…
Descriptors: Conferences, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Technology
Mohler, James L. – 2001
Within all institutions, Web developers are beginning to utilize technologies that make sites more than static information resources. Databases such as XML (Extensible Markup Language) and XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) are key technologies that promise to extend the Web beyond the "information storehouse" paradigm and provide…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
Kaplan, Howard – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1998
Compares the features, advantages, and disadvantages of two major software options available for designing web courses: (1) component, off-the shelf software that allows for creation of audio slide lectures, course materials, discussion forums, animations, synchronous chat groups, quiz creators, and electronic mail, and (2) integrated packages…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), College Administration, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Cafolla, Ralph; Knee, Richard – 1999
Web Based Distance Learning (WBDL) is a form of distance learning based on providing instruction mainly on the World Wide Web. This paradigm has limitations, especially the lack of interactivity inherent in the Web. The purpose of this paper is to discuss some of the technologies the authors have used in their courses at Florida Atlantic…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology
Callum, Robert – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1996
The process of designing the Yale University (Connecticut) World Wide Web page "front door" is described, including its conceptualization, evolution through technological advances and attitudinal change, achievement of consensus through an interdepartmental advisory team, constituency response, and expectations about future change. (MSE)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Advisory Committees, College Administration, Computer Graphics
Sprague, Carolyn Ann – 1999
Despite the widespread availability of Web-based information resources, it is difficult for some people who rely on assistive technology to access and process these materials. Web designers can play an active role in facilitating access by formatting resources so that they are compatible with these technologies. This can be accomplished by…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Computer System Design
Hersch, James – Campus Activities Programming, 1998
Argues that creation of a World Wide Web site that makes good use of the available digital audio and visual technologies can be useful in campus activities planning and advertising. The design of a good Web site and the potential uses of digital video and compact discs are discussed. Costs of these technologies are also outlined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Advertising, Computer Uses in Education, Costs, Extracurricular Activities
Borkowski, Ellen Yu; Henry, David; Larsen, Lida L.; Mateik, Deborah – 1996
This paper describes a four-tiered approach to supporting University of Maryland faculty in the development of instructional materials to be delivered via the World Wide Web. The approach leverages existing equipment and staff by the design of Web posting, editing, and management tools for use on the campus-wide information server,…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), College Faculty, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Nogami, Doug – Currents, 1996
Advances in World Wide Web design software, photo compact disk images, print-screening processes, and four- and six-color printing can make the work of campus publications easier, cheaper, and more attractive, but also have potential pitfalls. A preview of the latest innovations, with advantages and disadvantages noted, is offered here. (MSE)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection
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