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Nelson, Arvid – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Investigates Project CANS (Computer-Assisted Network Systems), a program to develop computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction and computer-managed classroom activities in Cook County, Illinois. Discusses the operation of the program since 1984. Provides a description of the equipment available to each classroom and building. (MVL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Peripherals
Coburn, Janet – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Introduces the 1988 IBM/Classroom Computer Learning teacher of the year. Explores some of his teaching methods and ideas. Discusses his winning project of having students do research projects using a modem hookup to CompuServe. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education
Glover, Robert H. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
The financial challenges facing higher education, recent trends in information technology that affect institution directions, the need for shared visions, plans, and professional leadership for campus technology, and the importance of information center support are reviewed. A wide range of benefits colleges and universities are realizing in…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software
A Learning Infrastructure for All Americans: Summary of a Report to the National Science Foundation.

Melmed, Arthur – Machine-Mediated Learning, 1994
Discusses the role of computers, multimedia, and network technology in improving education, in and outside school, by increasing time spent on learning activities. Highlights include government's role in improving educational software; technological advancements; a history of schooling; barriers to change; and emerging information, education, and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Courseware, Educational Improvement

Treadwell, Wendy; Cogswell, James A. – Library Hi Tech, 1994
Presents a model approach to data services in academic research libraries through the Machine Readable Data Center, an information center established at the University of Minnesota to facilitate end-user access to government data files such as the Census. Organizational issues, service issues, and collections issues are addressed; and future plans…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Census Figures, Computer Networks
Maddux, Cleborne D. – Educational Technology, 1994
Examines some of the problems that must be solved before the Internet can realize its educational potential, including access that is educationally beneficial; hardware and software availability; charges for Internet access; technical and curriculum support; lack of coherent structure, stability, and documentation; censorship; and quality control.…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Censorship, Computer Assisted Instruction

King, Kim M. – Teaching Sociology, 1994
Asserts that students learn more rapidly and retain knowledge longer when they take an active role in the learning process. Describes a college sociology course in which students regularly contribute to a "class journal" using electronic mail. Discusses problems and pitfalls of using computers for classroom discussion. (CFR)
Descriptors: African Culture, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Discussion (Teaching Technique)

Benaud, Claire-Lise; Bordeianu, Sever – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Examines the role of electronic sources in the humanities. Topics include characteristics of humanities, electronic resources in libraries, two bibliographic utilities, library online catalogs, commercial online databases, CD-ROMs, resources on the Internet, discussion lists, electronic journals, full-text databases, research centers, informal…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Discussion Groups

Schwartz, Charles A. – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Discussion of scholarly communication focuses on the prospects for structural reform based on a loosely coupled system instead of the often-assumed interdependent system. Topics addressed include libraries and academic institutions; library networks; scholars and journals; the role of university presses; price discrimination; informal information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Electronic Journals
Cole, Timothy W. – Computers in Libraries, 1995
Describes installation and configuration of Mosaic and a World Wide Web (WWW) site at Grainger Library. Challenges include choosing a WINSOCK; customizing Mosaic for public-access computers; reducing security risks; maximizing Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME); designing a home page; producing Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Security, Computer Software Development
McCoy, Patricia Sayre – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1995
Technical services librarians can use the Internet for acquisitions--search online databases for title information; listservs--discuss professional issues; cataloging--telnet to other university catalogs; serials--perform online claiming and/or subscribe to electronic journals; bibliographic utilities--search OCLC and RLIN. A related concern is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging
Smith, Richard A. – Computing Teacher, 1995
Informs parents that computers can be used for demonstration; classroom settings; tool laboratories (spreadsheets and graphics); multimedia presentations; networked instructional laboratories; integrated learning systems; schoolwide networks; writing laboratories; distance learning; and telecommunications. A sidebar lists 20 questions to ask when…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education

Hefte, Rachel – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Describes an educational project linking classrooms using telecommunications with a four-person bicycling team exploring Mayan ruins in Central America. Provides a historical overview of the Mayan civilization. Includes suggested activities and provides information on how to obtain lesson plans on the project. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Networks, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
Roblyer, M. D. – Computing Teacher, 1992
Describes the development of a telecommunications network that links Florida schools with the United Kingdom's educational network, Campus 2000. Criteria for curriculum design are explained; evaluation strategies are discussed, including student achievement measures and attitude measures; plans for the future are examined; and an example of a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Measures, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Sutton, Brett – Illinois Libraries, 1992
Provides an overview of computer networking and discusses three general applications--communications, remote access, and file transfer--and their benefits to library services. Outlines three problems librarians face--economic and technological access, training, and the challenge of participative development of the Internet. (14 references/notes)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases