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Peer reviewedHausafus, Cheryl O.; Torrie, Margaret – TechTrends, 1995
Discusses results of a study that examined preservice and inservice teachers' use of hand-held Computer-Based Observational Assessment Tools (CBOATs) in a distance education environment using the Iowa Communications Network. The CBOAT studied was Learner Profile, which included a small bar-code reader and data management software. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Distance Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedSimonson, Michael; Schlosser, Charles – TechTrends, 1995
Describes distance education programs in Iowa, including the Iowa Distance Education Alliance developed through the Department of Education's Star Schools Program; the use of fiber optic technology; and the Iowa Communications Network that links colleges, universities, and secondary schools with public television. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Higher Education, Public Television
Peer reviewedMiller, Greg – Journal of Agricultural Education, 1997
Responses from 102 of 140 Iowa secondary agriculture teachers revealed attitudes toward the interactive communications network (ICN), a two-way fiber optic telecommunications system. Teachers were concerned about such obstacles as scheduling ICN use and managing laboratory and supervised agricultural experience activities. They were undecided…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computer Networks, Distance Education, Secondary Education
A Telecommunications Network for Distance Learning: If It's Built, Will Agriculture Teachers Use It?
Peer reviewedMiller, Greg; Miller, Wade – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2000
Surveys of Iowa secondary agriculture teachers in 1994 (n=102), when the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) began, and 1997 (n=141) showed that increased access to ICN did not increase its use. In both years, teachers identified obstacles to its use, including scheduling coordination, training, and preparation time. (SK)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computer Networks, Delivery Systems, Distance Education
Peer reviewedGreenbowe, T. J.; Burke, Kathy A. – TechTrends, 1995
Describes the Iowa General Chemistry Network that was developed to change content, teaching, and learning methods of introductory college chemistry courses. Highlights include using the Iowa Communications Network for distance education and curriculum reform, using the Internet and World Wide Web, and chemistry laboratory experiences and…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Networks, Curriculum Development, Distance Education
Download full textHerring, Mary, Ed.; And Others – 1993
In Iowa, the practice of two-way interactive full motion video instruction is embodied in the use of the Iowa Communication Network (ICN). To facilitate innovative practices in distance education, the preservice component of the Iowa Distance Education Alliance's (IDEA) Teacher Education Alliance provided support for pilot projects which had the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education
Peer reviewedHerring, Mary; And Others – TechTrends, 1995
Provides an overview of projects developed for preservice teacher education in Iowa that used the Iowa Communications Network and a Star Schools grant to train preservice faculty in distance education techniques. Highlights include praxis, self-evaluation, interactive video, science experiences for students with disabilities, and national…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Disabilities, Distance Education, Educational Innovation
Fine, Carole S.; Friedman, Lawrence B. – 1991
This report is the result of an independent evaluation of a project conducted during the 1990-91 school year with 56 teachers and over 1,800 students from 28 elementary schools in Iowa. The goals of the project were to demonstrate the effectiveness of new technology to improve science and geography instruction at the elementary level; train…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Educational Technology
