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McConatha, Jasmin Tahmaseb; And Others – Educational Gerontology, 1995
In a group of 29 nursing home residents, 14 were taught to use Prodigy for electronic mail, bulletin boards, and electronic games; 15 participated in regular activities. Computer interaction effectively increased cognitive abilities and daily living skills and decreased the level of depression. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computers, Institutionalized Persons, Intervention
Travica, Bob; Hogan, Matthew – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1992
Describes a study of the current state of computer networks in the countries of the former Soviet Union (X-USSR). Four wide area networks are described; network uses and services are examined; social effects of computer networks are considered; and the development of the computer and telecommunications industry in X-USSR countries is discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Peek, Robin – Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, 1992
This extended abstract summarizes the findings of a study that examined nine scholar-focused public electronic discussion groups (EDGs) on BITNET. The roles, rules, and responsibilities of EDG owners are discussed, and several suggestions for enhancing the relationship between the EDG owner and membership are offered. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Ethics, Information Networks
Williams, David O.; Carpenter, Brian E. – Electronic Networking: Research, Applications and Policy, 1992
Discussion of data networking in Europe provides background on the current situation in the United States and the Pacific region. The situation in Europe is then addressed, including the present status of national networks, disciplinary networks, and the European Internet; regulatory, political, economic, and technical barriers to progress; and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society), Information Networks
Hunter, William J. – Writing Notebook: Creative Word Processing in the Classroom, 1992
Describes an imaginary future classroom in which students are engaged in cooperative group writing on a computer network. (SR)
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Computer Networks, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education
Rubin, Bryndis A.; Sorohan, Erica Gordon – Training and Development, 1994
Includes "The Internet: Where Few Trainers Have Gone Before" (Rubin); "The Attractions of the Internet" (Sorohan); and "Trainers' Network on the Net," a discussion of the Training and Development listserv (TRDEV-L) with its founder, David Passmore. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Discussion Groups, Educational Resources, Information Seeking
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Santoro, Gerald M. – Communication Education, 1994
Provides an overview of the Internet as it exists today, and a sampling of the kinds of information services it provides. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Higher Education, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
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Collins, Mauri – Communication Education, 1994
Introduces briefly some of the more common Internet information management tools, including Archie, Gopher, Veronica and Jughead, Wide Area Information Service (WAIS), and World-Wide Web. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Higher Education, Information Management, Information Networks
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Ryan, Susan M. – Communication Education, 1994
Discusses government information on the Internet. Provides a broad list of collections of government information available on the Internet. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Government Publications, Higher Education, Information Networks
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Pierce, Jean W.; And Others – Educational Researcher, 1991
Describes the three most active computerized discussion forums available to educational researchers on BITNET: the Educational Research List (ERL-L), the Education Policy Analysis List (EDPOLYAN), and the Educational Technology List (EDTECH). Lists nine other BITNET discussion groups of related interest. Addresses and access information are…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Discussion, Educational Research, Electronic Mail
Schuyler, Michael – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Discusses software sharing on computer networks and the need for proper bandwidth; and describes the technology behind FidoNet, a computer network made up of electronic bulletin boards. Network features highlighted include front-end mailers, Zone Mail Hour, Nodelist, NetMail, EchoMail, computer conferences, tosser and scanner programs, and host…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Electronic Mail
Journal of Student Research, 1990
A list of science-related computer bulletin board systems is presented. Entries include geographic area, phone number, and a short explanation of services. Also included are the addresses and phone numbers of selected commercial services. (KR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Directories, Educational Resources
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Swan, Michael K.; Brehmer, Jeffery – Journal of Agricultural Education, 1994
According to survey responses from 201 of 247 public secondary agricultural instructors, principals, and superintendents, they consider interactive video networks appropriate for high schools and are interested in inservice training. Cost is the greatest obstacle by a 3-1 margin. Instructors have more negative attitudes than principals or…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computer Networks, Distance Education, Interactive Video
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Hofmann, Holger D.; Muench, Volker; Stynes, Jeanne – Internet Research, 1999
Explains componentware, a new paradigm in software development that is based on the concept of a software component, a self-contained unit of software which can be distributed over large networks. Discusses the need for new, Internet-based search and retrieval mechanisms, and the architectural requirements and mechanisms of componentware.…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software Development, Information Retrieval, Internet
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DeGraves, Diane J.; Denesiuk, Richard J. – Educational Gerontology, 2000
The Seniors Computer Information Program website (www.seniorscan.ca) offers information and communication options for older adults. It was developed and tested in centers providing computer training to seniors. New projects include online training and a consortium of educational programs for older adults. (SK)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Foreign Countries, Information Services
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