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Denenberg, Ray – Library Hi Tech, 1986
Vendors implementing Standard Network Interconnection (SNI) protocols for computer to computer communications can now test their implementation against the Linked Systems Project/SNI Test Facility developed by Library of Congress. The facility is intended to verify correct functioning of SNI protocols for Open System Interconnection (OSI) layers.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Evaluation Methods, Information Networks, Information Systems
Johansen, Robert; Vallee, Jacques – 1976
This paper describes the design of a project to evaluate the impact of computer conferencing on the productivity-related work patterns of scientists, and to determine whether they will use the network this technology makes available to them. Literature relevant to this research problem is reviewed, drawing primarily from small group research on…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Information Networks, Organizational Communication, Productivity
Filep, Robert T.; And Others – 1975
The purpose of this bibliography is two fold: To review the 1970-75 literature on communication satellites with particular emphasis on social applications, experiments, and evaluation; and to provide future satellite planners and evaluators with a convenient overview of specific experiences. The review includes documents dealing with past,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographies, Communications, Communications Satellites
Bishop, Ann P. – Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, 1994
Describes a pilot study to help develop instruments appropriate for a full-scale assessment of the Blacksburg, Virginia, community network. A brief overview of the methods employed in the pilot evaluation is given. The results of focus group interviews, lessons learned, and future plans are presented. The 17-item focus group questionnaire is…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Computer Networks, Content Analysis, Evaluation Methods
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Arbez, Gilbert; Swain, Leigh – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Describes the development of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) conformance testing sites, conformance testing tools, and conformance testing services. Discusses related topics such as interoperability testing, arbitration testing, and international harmonization of conformance testing. A glossary is included. (24 references) (SD)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods, Information Networks
Danin, Susan T. – 1993
This project provided access to telecommunication networks and research databases at 13 sites in the Mid-Atlantic region from May 1 to June 4, 1993. The project objectives were to pilot a regionally-developed education database; to provide access to this database and the Internet; to train participants to use telecommunications technology; to…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Schlessman-Frost, Amy – 1994
The current trend toward collaboration is having an impact on the fields of adult basic education and adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) and literacy education. This digest looks at collaboration for adult ESL programs and for family bilingual and ESL literacy programs. It discusses the distinctions among cooperation, coordination, and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Bilingual Education, Educational Cooperation, English (Second Language)
Gaven, Patricia; Williams, R. David – 1972
ATS-F will be used by the Alaskan library community to develop a knowledge base for the library function of information delivery utilizing satellite technology. The experiment comprises three segments: (1) a weekly 15-minute participatory audio-video unit aimed at school children; (2) a weekly half-hour audio-video unit aimed at a variety of adult…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Budgets, Communications, Communications Satellites
Hammond, Carol, Ed. – 1992
Three papers contributed to the joint conference of the Arizona State Library Association (ASLA) and the Arizona Educational Media Association (AEMA) are presented. "Participatory Evaluation: Alternatives for Library Instruction Evaluation" (Dennis Isbell and Lisa Kammerlocher) describes the experimental library instruction evaluation…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Conference Papers, Depository Libraries, Educational Trends
Lockwood, Fred, Ed. – 1995
This book contains the following papers on open and distance learning today: "Preface" (Daniel); "Big Bang Theory in Distance Education" (Hawkridge); "Practical Agenda for Theorists of Distance Education" (Perraton); "Trends, Directions and Needs: A View from Developing Countries" (Koul); "American…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Students, Case Studies