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Galbreath, Jeremy – Educational Technology, 2001
Explores the concept of electronic books and how they fit in with educational technology. Topics include new portable devices that store multiple electronic books; multimedia capabilities; the ability to connect with other electronic devices, including computer networks; and future possibilities that may depend on the acceptance of change. (LRW)
Descriptors: Change, Computer Networks, Educational Technology, Futures (of Society)
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Rogers, Jim – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1998
Explores issues regarding the Internet, especially its role in education, in two West African countries, Burkina Faso and Ghana. These developing countries share a common border, but their technology reality is very different. Existing differences highlight some of the issues Africa is dealing with concerning the Internet. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Information Technology
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Levy, Philippa – New Review of Libraries and Lifelong Learning, 2000
Information specialists have an educational role to play in networked learner support. Information intermediaries must explore new perspectives on their professional roles, extend knowledge of educational theory and technology, and develop skills in multidisciplinary teamwork and change agency. (Contains 103 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Computer Networks, Educational Environment, Higher Education
Kranz, Maciej – School Planning & Management, 2002
Describes how high-bandwidth networks are delivering new educational and administrative opportunities for K-12 school districts. Addresses implementing the new network, upgrading to a switched environment, adding intelligent switches, IP telephony, and wireless technology. Describes deployment and benefits of broadband in the Denver public schools…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology
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Glogoff, Stuart – Journal of Library Administration, 2001
Describes the impact of networked information technology environments on libraries, users, and library competitors, focusing on the leadership role of library administrators. Discusses the network generation as agents of change; transforming learning; the impact of networked information; the impact on the workplace; and emerging technologies.…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Computer Networks, Information Networks, Information Technology
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Miller, Greg; Miller, Wade; Kessell, John – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2002
Eight student teachers received two onsite supervisory visits and one via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN); 11 received three onsite visits. ICN-facilitated supervision was thought to be equally effective and was viewed favorably. Prior experience with ICN influenced perceptions. ICN-facilitated supervision offered substantial cost savings.…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Computer Networks, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness
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Lockee, Barbara B.; Moore, David R.; Moore, David M. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1999
Discusses the need for quality instructional images in a networked environment and presents strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of visuals for instruction in distance education. Topics include the instructional value of images; types of network technologies; bandwidth constraints in televised instruction, computer-based instruction, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Distance Education, Educational Television, Instructional Effectiveness
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Halliday, Leah; Oppenheim, Charles – Journal of Documentation, 2001
Explores economic aspects of a resource discovery network (RDN) in the United Kingdom consisting of a center and eight sub-based hubs using Ithink Analyst, a modeling software package. Results suggest that with a combination of sponsorship and subscription income a RDN could succeed without grant funding within 10 years of its launch. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Economic Factors
Gordon, Rachel Singer – Computers in Libraries, 2001
Discusses how librarians can learn to become knowledgeable about computer systems to keep their libraries technologically relevant. Highlights include organization and record keeping; finding needed information; learning how to network, both with equipment and people; library instruction; and the importance of lifelong learning. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Information Needs, Information Sources, Librarians
Wodarz, Nan – School Business Affairs, 2001
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers recently approved a high-speed wireless standard that enables devices from different manufacturers to communicate through a common backbone, making wireless local area networks more feasible in schools. Schools can now use wireless access points and network cards to provide flexible…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Elementary Secondary Education, Local Area Networks, School Buildings
Pace, Andrew K. – Computers in Libraries, 2005
This Helping You Buy survey is the next in an annual series of surveys that have been compiled by Pamela Cibbarelli in past years. This bird's-eye view should serve to both highlight some general distinctions and to underscore the commodified similarities of a wide range of library automation systems.
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Technology, Library Automation, Computer Mediated Communication
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Lewis, Tania; Marginson, Simon; Snyder, Ilana – Higher Education Quarterly, 2005
This paper discusses the concept of the network organisation in relation to the technologised university. Drawing upon the early findings of a study that examines the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on both organisational and teaching and learning issues in five Australian universities, the authors discuss the way in…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Technology, Information Technology, Internet
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Katz, Richard N. – EDUCAUSE Review, 2004
Starting in the late 1960s, data networks were created to connect supercomputers and, later, other intelligent devices. A revolution in communications was in the making. By the late 1970s, computing and communications technologies were leading us from a world of local markets trading in capital goods to one of global markets trading in capital…
Descriptors: Communications, Information Technology, Computer Networks, Global Approach
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Weber, Katherine – Technology Teacher, 2005
With the increasing complexity of technology, it is important for each citizen to be able to make informed decisions about the technology that he or she uses. This article suggests that a proactive approach to advocating technological literacy is important in changing the greater public's misconceptions of what it means to be technologically…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Educational Technology, School Districts, Information Technology
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Vasilakos, Thanos; Devedzic, Vladan; Kinshuk; Pedrycz, Witold – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2004
This article discusses some important aspects of Web Intelligence (WI) in the context of educational applications. Some of the key components of WI have already attracted developers of web-based educational systems for quite some time- ontologies, adaptivity and personalization, and agents. The paper focuses on the application of Computational…
Descriptors: Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Internet, Web Based Instruction, Educational Technology
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