Describes and explores the District Education Agent program, a community-based program proposed by the Subcommittee on Select Education of the U.S. House of Representatives, which is comparable to the agricultural extension service. Ways in which it might incorporate new technological capabilities are suggested. (12 references) (DB)

Examines the implications of higher education's increased internationalization. Discusses student exchanges, foreign language study, curricular collaboration, interuniversity information networks, and joint research and publishing projects as examples of internationalized education. Underscores the roles of international organizations and…

Describes Telecommunications Opportunities for Gifted Learners (TOGL), a state-funded project in Florida that links gifted programs in rural districts. The use of electronic mail and computer conferences is described; teacher education and training needs are discussed; and an example of a lesson plan that integrates online activities is given.…

Technologies that enhance the ability to create and understand information have led to changes in the traditional legal concepts of property, ownership, originality, privacy, and intellectual freedom. The importance of government addressing such issues and investing in development of a high-capacity computer network is discussed. (KR)

Describes the design of a customized online service at the Lister Hill Library (Alabama) that used a dial-in modem system to provide remote access to medical research materials. Problems with hardware and software incompatibility are discussed, user training is described, and the successful results are reviewed. (LRW)

Describes the role that school administrators should play when adopting integrated learning systems (ILSs). The school district superintendent's role in the decision-making process is described, including identifying institutional needs, networking configurations, and training and support needs; and the facilitative and supportive role required of…

Describes the Internet Hunt, a game designed to challenge and inform librarians about information sources available on the Internet. The use of telnet, and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) are described, and the results of the first Internet Hunt are provided. (EA)

Describes electronic publishing and information resources in the field of music. Topics addressed include bibliographic citations of books, journal articles, scores, and sound recordings; bibliographic utilities; computer network resources; electronic music applications; tutorial and laboratory projects; interactive multimedia publications; and…

Describes the technical and social dimensions of computer-based telecommunications networks. Provides scenarios for potential use of networks in teaching and research. (DB)

Introduces the Educational Research List (ERL-L) in the BITNET/Internet network. How to subscribe to ERL-L is explained, and some other lists of interest to educational researchers are described. The future of network technology is projected, including virtual conferences on educational research. (SLD)

Uses a range of case studies to provide an international overview of the use of technologies in education and training. Discusses the current context for distance education and training, and identifies principles which contribute to meeting the needs of learners, content, and institution. (Author/AEF)

Examines the varied factors involved in providing Internet access in K-12 education, including expense, computer installation and maintenance, and security, and explores how the network computer could be useful in this context. Operating systems and servers are discussed. (MSE)

Students in a third-year introduction to German literature course chatted over networked computers, using "FirstClass" software. A brief description of the course design is provided with detailed information on how the three chat sessions were organized. (Author/VWL)

Describes a Bryant College (Rhode Island) program to expedite computer connections for students at the beginning of the school semester. Includes a discussion of the techniques used to communicate with students before and upon arrival on campus, make software available, install hardware, remotely activate student room ports, and provide support…

Describes the development of educational-technology programs at Covington High School (Louisiana) that resulted in students' building computers and computer networks. Explains how this concept of learning real-world skills and meeting student needs has now carried over into other curriculum areas. Discusses staff-development opportunities. (LRW)