NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing 14,011 to 14,025 of 14,441 results Save | Export
Zuniga, Robin Etter; Johnstone, Sally M. – 1994
This paper examines the design and findings of a survey of 31 faculty and 550 students participating in 7 Annenberg/CPE New Pathways to a Degree electronic learning projects. Each project was selected because it proposed innovative ways to use technology to create new educational opportunities for "new majority learners" (students unable…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, College Students, Demonstration Programs, Educational Change
Helal, Ahmed H., Ed.; Weiss, Joachim W., Ed. – 1991
The 16 papers in this collection focus on the impact of new technologies on libraries and their managers: (1) "Has Technology Failed Us?" (Frederick W. Lancaster); (2) "The Wheel of Fortune: Academic Libraries. IT and the Re-emerging Past" (Alasdair Paterson); (3) "Management Strategies for Enhancing the Adoption of Technological Innovations"…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adoption (Ideas), Developing Nations, Electronic Publishing
Nelson, C. H.; Minore, J. B. – 1988
In late 1986, the Ontario government began a 4-year undertaking to establish a distance education network for northeastern and northwestern residents. The network, Contact North/Contact Nord, uses a full complement of interactive telecommunications systems to make secondary and postsecondary education more accessible regardless of community size…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Communications Satellites, Continuing Education, Demography
Warger, Cynthia, Ed. – 1990
The 18 papers in this collection describe approaches that practitioners and experts have found successful in using technology as a tool to improve learning. Individual chapters are: (1) "Where Do We Go Now That the Power's On?" (Frank Withrow); (2) "A Curriculum for the Information Age" (Mary Alice White); (3) "Developing…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, Educational Television, Elementary Secondary Education
Pease, Pamela S.; Tinsley, Patsy J. – 1986
The paper details development, implementation, and user research/evaluation of TI-IN Network, Inc., the first private, interactive satellite based educational system in the United States developed for public schools and offering a total systems approach by providing both user technology and a wide range of course offerings. An overview of specific…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adoption (Ideas), Communications Satellites, Curriculum
Parkinson, Kevin J. – 1987
A study examined ways in which Technical and Further Education (TAFE) services might be delivered to persons living in outlying areas of Australia. The study concentrated on the tristate area served by the Broken Hill, Riverland, and Sunraysia colleges. The following means of providing TAFE services were studied: self-study centers, residential…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Delivery Systems, Demography
International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1987
The six papers in this collection focus on science and technology libraries: (1) "Human Aspects of Electronically-Stored Information: The Library User" (A. J. Meadows, United Kingdom); (2) "Untersuchung Menschlicher Aspekte bei den Elektronisch Gespeicherten Informationen: Ansichten des Leiters eines Bibliothekskollektives = Human Aspects of…
Descriptors: Computers, Copyrights, Delivery Systems, Developed Nations
McCredie, John W., Ed. – 1983
Ten case studies that describe the planning process and strategies employed by colleges who use computing and communication systems are presented, based on a 1981-1982 study conducted by EDUCOM. An introduction by John W. McCredie summarizes several current and future effects of the rapid spread and integration of computing and communication…
Descriptors: Budgets, Case Studies, College Planning, Computer Assisted Instruction
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Office of Technology Assessment. – 1989
The Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) of the U.S. Congress was asked to analyze various technological options for distance education, examine current developments, and identify how Federal, State, and local policies could encourage more efficient and effective use of technology in education. This report complements OTAs assessment of use of…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education, Educational Innovation
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. – 1987
Issues concerning the enrollment of adults in degree programs in countries belonging to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development are considered. Of concern are policies and institutional practices that affect adult participation in degree studies. The growing importance of continuing academic and professional education is…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, College Programs, College Role
Davidson, G. S., Comp.; And Others – 1976
Reporting on educational conditions and facilities for children in isolated areas of Australia, this document presents findings and recommendations submitted by the Australian Senate Standing Committee on Education and the Arts as per their two-year investigation. Areas considered in this report are: extent of the problem; schools in isolated…
Descriptors: Boarding Schools, Correspondence Schools, Delivery Systems, Educational Needs
Kenney, Brigitte L.; Esteves, Roberto – 1975
Presented are guidelines developed when the video/cable study committee of the American Library Association examined the possibilities for the use of video technology and cable television to extend library services. Information is included on planning for implementation and use of video technology and cable systems. The nature of various video…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Cable Television, Community Education, Community Resources
Open Univ., Walton, Bletchley, Bucks (England). – 1976
Educational television and radio research and evaluation findings are the subject of 25 papers summarized in this document. Seven papers deal with evaluation of research projects in educational television and radio. Four papers on adult education and two on educational technology in teacher training are also summarized. Research in teaching with…
Descriptors: Communications, Conference Reports, Costs, Developing Nations
Booker T. Washington Foundation, Detroit, MI. – 1975
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) requested working information to help determine national policy regarding the future course of telecommunications research and development as related to rural economic development. A review sought to identify various opinions, demonstrations, programs and proposed pilot projects which indicate that…
Descriptors: Communications, Community Services, Demonstration Programs, Economic Development
Monroe, Early – 1974
Cable TV, first used in rural areas, is finding its way into the urban scene. Many innovative projects are taking place across the country, demonstrating that Cable television's potential is not all dreams. Communication technology, including satellites, microwaves, computers, lazers, HVR, videotapes, closed circuit dedicated systems, and others,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Broadcast Reception Equipment, Cable Television, Communications
Pages: 1  |  ...  |  931  |  932  |  933  |  934  |  935  |  936  |  937  |  938  |  939  |  ...  |  963