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Peer reviewedEl-Hindi, Amelia E. – Reading Teacher, 1998
Describes how the Internet can be used to support the active construction of knowledge within classroom, and can be used to create authentic literacy experiences for children. Discusses how literacy and learning are being redefined by the social constructivist perspective and constructivism. Notes specific Web sites. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Mediated Communication, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education
Peer reviewedPlotnick, Eric – Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 2001
Presents research abstracts from the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology. Topics include: classroom communication apprehension and distance education; outcomes of a distance-delivered science course; the NASA/Kennedy Space Center Virtual Science Mentor program; survey of traditional and distance learning higher education members;…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Distance Education
Download full textImel, Susan – 1997
Current trends related to older adults have the potential of influencing programs and services in adult, career, and vocational education. The amount and kind of learning in which older adults engage is one trend of interest to educators. A 1997 study reveals that older people are learning in numbers and amounts of time expended at a rate far…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Age Discrimination, Computer Literacy
Peer reviewedNash, Stanley D. – Reference Librarian, 1997
Presents a selective guide to some of the best Internet sites for obtaining reference information in the area of United States History. The categories covered include historical documents, archival directories, bibliographies, book reviews, statistics, discussion groups, biographical information, and online guides to the Internet. (Author)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Biographies, Book Reviews, Computer Mediated Communication
Kirk, James J.; Murrin, Jennifer – 1999
Numerous web sites on the Internet are dedicated to academic and career planning, market information, market trends, and job banks. A majority of the human resource management services offered on the Internet deal with the area of recruiting. The job placement activities emphasize searching vast databases of job openings and submitting resumes.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Counseling, Career Development, Career Education
Felix, Uschi – 1998
This document is intended for teachers and students who want to use the resources offered on the World Wide Web for second language instruction and learning. It assists in a comprehensive exploration of resources with different types of delivery, content, and level of interaction. The book is free of technical jargon, making insight into the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks
