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Download full textHolub, Jonathan D. – 1996
Rural community colleges have an important role to play in the economic development of their communities and in preparing community members for technological, economic, and societal changes. Community-based programming (CBP) is one tool utilized by colleges to become aware of local problems by collaborating with citizens, leaders, and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Literacy, Community Colleges, Community Development
Syracuse Univ. Research Corp., NY. Educational Policy Research Center. – 1975
A report on the Education Satellite Communication Demonstration (ESCD) describes activities of the evaluators during the first quarter of 1975, including staff trips and site visits and activities of various staff members. A calendar of future events in satellites, telecommunications, and education is included, with revision on dates and new…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Community Development, Cost Effectiveness, Demonstration Programs
Gooler, Dennis D. – 1994
This paper describes how rural school districts can use educational technology to evolve into learning communities that meet the learning needs of all community members. The story of a fictitious small rural school district illustrates how the role of education can be expanded through technology. The superintendent developed a distance education…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Education, Community Information Services
Mazzola, Michelle S., Ed. – 1991
This report on conference proceedings focuses on the issues facing rural communities in the next decade, identifies education and information needs for rural community development, and shares programs and activities. The report begins with a mission statement for the Rural Clearinghouse for Lifelong Education and Development, and provides an…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adult Education, Community Development, Distance Education
Millar, Pat; Falk, Ian – 2000
The learning needs of older adults living in rural Tasmania, Australia, and the potential of online technologies to foster local literacy and community well-being were examined. The study used a qualitative inquiry strategy that included visits to three sites to investigate the literacy and numeracy implications of senior citizens' use of online…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Case Studies
Gray, Fred, Ed. – 2002
This document contains 12 papers about lifelong learning in rural communities in Great Britain. The papers, which are intended for lecturers, tutors, and guidance professionals but may also prove useful to organizations providing lifelong learning and policymakers, include conceptual tools as well as empirical case studies documenting lifelong…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
