Interactive videoconferencing (IVC) consists of live, synchronous audio and video communication via a computer or digital phone network among sites in different physical locations. Many productive but not always obvious benefits, such as increased learning opportunities, student motivation, and instructor-student communication, are possible…

Use of evaluation findings is a valued outcome for most evaluators. However, to optimize use, the findings need to be disseminated to potential users in formats that facilitate use of the information. This reflective case narrative uses a national evaluation of a multisite National Science Foundation (NSF) program as the setting for describing the…

The Vanderbilt University Center for Science Outreach (CSO) connects university scientists to the K-12 community to enhance and improve science education. The Virtual Scientist program utilizes interactive videoconference (IVC) to facilitate this connection, providing 40-50 sessions per academic year to a national audience. Scientists, defined as…

The personal experiences of a "noncomputernic" with computer conferencing for educational research, conducting professional association business, and consulting activities are described in this paper. Problems and possibilities of computer conferencing are identified and discussed based on experiences with: (1) CompuServe; (2) the…

Using conference phones to take advantage of on-and off-campus personnel as a means of enriching classroom resources is promoted. (AG)

This paper gives a brief overview and history of the Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) begun at California State University, Chico (CSUC) in the spring of 1975, and describes the on-going operations of television activities at CSUC, the only five-year institution of higher education in Northeastern California. Currently known as…

This guide for conducting classes via the Georgia Hospital Association's teleconferencing network provides a brief description of the interactive TELNET classroom, including equipment and student participation capabilities; a list of media used in TELNET teaching; and guidelines for teleconference teaching. Designed to assist in adapting teaching…

This study is the first assessment of the long term effects of computer conferencing. The use of PLANET and FORUM are described, and major users and conference characteristics are presented through excerpts from conference transcripts. Part I of the report focuses on the ways in which organizations used computer conferencing. Conference size and…

The Canadian Department of Communications project on teleconferencing commenced in 1972, to meet what was foreseen to be a developing federal-government need to provide improved group communications between headquarters and outlying divisions. Section one of this report presents background justification for investigating teleconferencing as a…

The author discusses the use of videoconferencing as a training tool. Topics covered include determining when videoconferencing is appropriate, selecting a vendor, and planning the program. He provides recommendations for setting the agenda, preparing the trainers, and planning for questions and breaks. (CH)

Discusses the educational and training applications of full motion video teleconferencing to maximize benefits for organizations using this technology. Electronic communication, cost control, improvement of productivity, and instructional development are among the areas considered. (JN)

Outlines the Electronic Meetings and Networks system developed for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Includes a definition of computer conferencing. (MD)

Describes the advantages and drawbacks to high-speed conference searching and outlines the procedure for a standard conference search. (FM)

Describes the Public Access Computer Systems Forum (PACS), a computer conference that deals with all computer systems that libraries make available to patrons. Areas discussed include how to subscribe to PACS, message distribution and retrieval capabilities, subscriber lists, documentation, generic list server capabilities, and other…

Describes three methods for using computers in agricultural education: electronic mail, electronic bulletin boards, and computer conferencing. (SK)