Describes the development of a computer network to serve four areas in a high school: general academic use, writing lab, vocational education, and business education. Discusses the initial layout and the three year expansion. (MVL)

Results of a computer needs assessment study by and for the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies are presented. Recommendations for cost effectiveness suggest starting with individual small computers and building towards a larger system. (DC)

Educational institutions use networks to connect devices to a common line or central course to share resources. Presented is information for selecting the best network system for present and future needs. Discusses configuration of line; transmission methods, rates, and lines; cable length; price; and interfacing. (DC)

Describes efforts underway at Pennsylvania State University to link branch campuses using compressed videoconferencing. Discusses the plans for using this technology for a variety of administrative and instructional purposes. Outlines the costs associated with developing such a system. (TW)

Describes the development of a network of 10 sites in Minnesota involving two-way interactive television systems. Discusses the instructional uses of the system, including its potential for use in community education. Outlines the efforts underway at three educational cooperatives which are using the system for instructional and administrative…

Describes how a 30,000 student institution of higher learning is installing a campus-wide telecommunications system supporting voice, data, and video applications. Objectives of the telecommunications program and guidelines used in its development are outlined. (JN)

Describes and explains three varieties of information technology (IT): academic IT, vocational IT, and cross-curricular IT. Discusses teacher education and the use of IT. Provides recent trends in IT development in education. (MVL)

Describes Ontario Ministry of Education efforts to provide microcomputer facilities for schools, facilitate software development, reinforce the ministry's philosophy of education, and stimulate the Canadian computer and software industry. Provides historical perspective and notes recent initiatives taken. (MVL)

Three eras of educational computer use may be identified: (1) 1960s--large mainframe use and beginning of time-sharing; (2) 1970s--microcomputer utilization and continuation of time-sharing; and (3) late 1970s to 1980s--microprocessor/microcomputer classroom use. Networking is trying to solve limitations of microcomputers for many instructional…

Describes an interactive television network utilizing two-way audio and video. Notes a local cable television company donated three forward and three return channels to the project. Indicates students and teachers at different high school locations were able to see and hear each other. (MVL)

Discussed is the use of microcomputers, networks, speech synthesizers, and electronic mail to help impaired students and faculty communicate. A telecourse is described. Accessibility is emphasized. (CW)

Described is the network and activities that accompanied the JASON Project in 1988. Discussed are the curriculum, broadcasts, and projections of future projects. Project sponsors and network members are listed. (CW)

Discussed are the uses of the service, securities market simulation, win-win scenario, and technology transfer. The advantages of using this online service over traditional teaching methods in economics are discussed. (CW)

Proposes a worldwide educational network with a partnership of universities, businesses, community organizations, students, and workers. Describes the four goals of the Global Electronic University Consortium (GU): the globalization of educational opportunities, support of research and development, use of global-scale tools, and the globalization…

Discusses the current state of computer managed instruction (CMI) and the advantages it affords both teachers and students. Describes the learning objective as the focus of CMI. Notes the interaction of computer assisted instruction and CMI. Lists a directory of 16 CMI systems. (MVL)