Literature review and interviews with 22 experts examined how and why electronic learning is being used by organizations. Growth in synchronous communication, blended solutions, and improved access were found. Review of research evidence suggested that most people can learn effectively with technology, technology can reduce training costs with…

If used creatively, information communications technology can develop critical intelligence and promote social justice. It can be used to counter the dominant market ideology in contemporary education. (SK)

Electronic performance support systems (EPSS) can be used as a nucleus of a network fostering organizational learning within an organization. Presents a model for EPSS; explores three facets of the model: knowledge management, system design and individual behavior, and electronic communication. Outlines studies of computer use in the workplace.…

Notes that in the United Arab Emirates, electronic media challenge traditional value systems. Suggests adult educators must find ways to use new technologies without sacrificing cultural integrity. (SK)

Describes how making early and thorough plans to replace their antiquated telephone system helped administrators at the University of Minnesota meet specific requirements. (EV)

Discusses the concept of a paperless society and the current situation in library automation. Various applications of automation and telecommunications are addressed, and future library automation is considered. Automation at the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington, Indiana, is described as an example. (MES)

Provides a brief history and overview of current projects in distance education and describes potential roles for the library media specialist in this area as school coordinator or information consultant. Addresses of several distance education projects are listed. (12 references) (MES)

The article describes the IBM/Special Needs Exchange which consists of: (1) electronic mail, conferencing, and a library of text and program files on the CompuServe Information Service; and (2) a dial-in database of special education software for IBM and compatible computers. (DB)

PHARMLINE, the electronic bulletin board operated by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, is described. Bulletin boards do not provide the opportunity for file and message transfer throughout the continent and overseas, as does BITNET, the network link among universities. (Author/MLW)

With the availability of new technologies and changes in information processing, it is imperative that Extension's leaders look ahead and identify the role Extension will play in inventing its future. (JOW)

In distance learning, the persons or institutions that provide instruction are separate in place and/or time from their learners. A range of teaching-learning relationships is involved, from largely self-directed to highly organized. Through a variety of communications media, instructors and students carry on a dialog that traditionally occurs…

Discusses the use of telecommunications in museums; reviews existing museum documentary databases, including those that are accessible from remote locations; describes the RAMA (Remote Access to Museum Archive) project, a computer network linking image documentary databases of seven European museums; and discusses the outlook for electronic…

Discusses current LAN (local area network) configuration and explains ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) as the future telecommunications transport. Highlights include LAN emulation, which enables the interconnection of legacy LANs and the new ATM environment; virtual LANs; broadcast servers; and standards. (LRW)

A survey of 19 vocational teacher education programs indicated that 11 are using telecommunications delivery in various modes, such as 1- and 2-way audio/video, the Internet, and fax. Most felt the need for enhancing personal relationships and for integrating a variety of technologies in distance learning. (SK)

States that the High Technology High School (New Jersey) utilizes a technologically advanced communications network to enrich relations among teachers, students, parents, and administration. Finds that tools used included expanded use of telephones and televisions. Suggests that Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks are a new source of…