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Millard, William L. – Journal of Biocommunication, 1975
Describes current biomedical information networks, focusing on those with an educational function, and elaborates on the problems encountered in planning, implementing, utilizing and evaluating such networks. Journal of Biocommunication, T. Banks, Educ. TV-431N, U. of Calif., San Francisco 94143. Subscription Rates: individuals and libraries,…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Higher Education, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
Asher, William; Vockell, Edward – 1973
Research investigated: 1) the quality of literature disseminated through an educational information channel, 2) its acceptance level, and 3) its effects upon decision-making. Some 102 research documents were selected from the 1971 entries in Research in Education (RIE), the abstracting and microfiche dissemination service for unpublished…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Diffusion, Educational Research, Information Dissemination
NTS Research Corp., Durham, NC. – 1978
This document presents the research proposal and supporting documents for a study to evaluate the process of developing a comprehensive dissemination capacity in State Education Agencies (SEAs) and to assess the impact of the capacity building activities in the states, addressing two questions: Is dissemination capacity being built and, if so,…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Information Dissemination, Information Networks, Information Systems
Madey, Doren; Everett, Michael – 1978
The explicit goal of most educational information or resource centers, is to assist clients in obtaining and utilizing information to improve educational practice and aid in educational decision making. As the number of services has increased, the need to systematically assess them has become critical. Previous efforts have been limited and…
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Facility Utilization Research
Bedarf, Erwin W.; Korotkin, Arthur L. – 1969
A report is presented of a study undertaken to analyze the future clearinghouse requirements of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. Volume 1 describes research on the domains of future ERIC clearinghouses. A taxonomy of education was created, a sample of educational literature categorized by means of it, and 21 domains…
Descriptors: Classification, Clearinghouses, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
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Finley, Carmen J. – 1979
The California Evaluation Improvement Project (EIP) was initiated to improve evaluation skills of educators through in-service training and to improve the use of evaluation data for program improvement by local education agencies. Four aspects of EIP are discussed: (1) determining evaluation needs; (2) selecting an appropriate service delivery…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Evaluation Methods
Contemporary Research, Inc., Los Angeles, CA. – 1974
A conference on Increasing the Use of Promising Practices Information by Local Educational Agencies was held at the National Institute of Education (NIE) July 14-16, 1974. The recommendations developed at the conference focus on identified needs for: a clear definition of the term promising practices; a leadership role by NIE; a plan of action to…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Educational Improvement, Educational Practices, Evaluation
Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS), Washington, DC. – 1996
This document presents the proceedings for the Office of Special Education Programs' 6th Annual Technical Assistance and Dissemination Meeting held on January 16-18, 1996, in Washington, DC. Conference discussions centered around changing expectations for local and state education agencies and technical assistance and dissemination (TA&D)…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs
Taylor, Celianna I.; Magisos, Joel H. – 1971
The State Research Coordination Units (RCU's) are in an optimum position to provide linkage between the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) and its users as part of a comprehensive vocational-technical education information dissemination system. Realizing this, the Center for Vocational and Technical Education developed this guide with…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Planning, Educational Resources, Information Dissemination
Robinson, Boyd Fillmore, Jr. – 1971
A "gatekeeper" is an individual within a communication system who, through a process of selection, restricts the flow of information to the receivers. To investigate certain demographic characteristics and opinions which influence county supervisors (gatekeepers) in the selection of publications for dissemination to vocational agriculture…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Communication (Thought Transfer), Criteria, Demography
Tennessee State Dept. of Education, Nashville. Career Ladder Div. – 1985
The purpose of the Tennessee Dissemination Capacity Building Project was to build an information acquisition, retrieval, and referral system. This system, known as Project Support, provided information models in order to foster a capacity for a comprehensive State Department of Education dissemination system. The dissemination system provided…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Grants, Information Dissemination
Northwest Regional Educational Lab., Portland, OR. – 1980
The Northwest Connection was designed as a "peer interaction" model for communicating and disseminating career education in the five northwestern states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. (A detailed description of Northwest Connection activities, with key problems and decisions highlighted, may be found in "People…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Career Education, Communication (Thought Transfer), Consultants
Office of Inspector General (ED), Washington, DC. – 2000
This report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) identifies systemic weaknesses in the operations and programs of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The office provides accurate financial information to make informed decisions, manage for results, and ensure operation integrity. Vigorous fraud investigations are continuing. Audits reveal…
Descriptors: Audits (Verification), Compliance (Legal), Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education
Havelock, Ronald G.; Havelock, Mary C. – 1974
To test the concept of linkage as a means of improving educational practice by more effective utilization of research-based knowledge and resources, the operations of the Merrimack Education Center were compared with the Havelock linkage model. On-site interviews were conducted with Center personnel and written materials were reviewed; school…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Change Strategies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Research
Bigelow, Robert A. – 1986
The Delaware Educational Assessment Program publishes annual results from the California Test of Basic Skills by district, school, and grade (1 through 8 and 11). A statewide computer information system was developed to manage the testing program, the massive 10-year longitudinal database, and the information requests received. The Delaware…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Assessment