Describes the Theory Into Practice (TIP) project that involved the development of a hypertext database for theories of learning and instruction for three different hypermedia systems: Hyperties on the PC, HyperCard on the Macintosh, and the World Wide Web on the Internet. (Author/LRW)

Describes digital images of incunabula from the Library of the Vatican that are available over the Internet based on an actual exhibit that was displayed at the Library of Congress. Viewers, i.e., compression routines created to efficiently send color images, are explained; and other digital exhibits are described. (Contains three references.)…

Looks at the growth of the Internet and its potential uses for trainers. Describes listservs and newsgroups that would be beneficial, the World Wide Web, and lists of resources that are helpful. Discusses the culture of the 'Net and training uses. (JOW)

Describes how to make a home page for the World Wide Web using HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and a browser. Punctuation and tags are explained; an online address for useful information on Web browsers, HTML editors, graphics, and other help is given; and addresses for various Internet sites are included. (LRW)

Presents an annotated bibliography of materials relating to NREN, the National Research and Education Network. Three entries provide general and background information; the remaining 67 entries include references to materials that discuss visions and issues, arranged by year from 1987 through 1993. (LRW)

Discusses multipoint interactive video networks and describes experiences with two networks in North Carolina, the MCNC CONCERT (COmmunications network of North Carolina for Education, Research, and Technology) and the Vision Carolina network. Digital video is explained, and issues concerning various components of the telecommunications industry…

Using computer networking programs at two high schools as examples, this article describes what principals should know about networking. The many advantages of computer networking in schools will remain beneficial so long as the principal's objectives are met. Tips are provided for assessing the network. (eight references) (MLH)

Discusses the use of telecommunications technology to exchange electronic mail, files, and messages across different computer networks. Networks highlighted include ARPA Internet; BITNET; USENET; FidoNet; MCI Mail; and CompuServe. Examples of the successful use of networks in higher education are given. (Six references) (LRW)

A problem with dynamic Internet protocol (IP) addressing arises when the Internet connection is through an Internet provider since the IP address is allocated only at connection time. This article examines a number of online and offline methods for resolving the problem. Suggests dynamic domain name system (DNS) and directory service look-up are…

Colleges are finding that, regardless of the court rulings against Napster, file-sharing services remain popular with students and problematic to campus networks because of the demand placed on bandwidth by music and video files. (EV)

Continuous learning is necessary in order to be successful in the labor market of the future. Implementing train-the-trainer programs is an efficient way to share company-specific skill and knowledge. (JOW)

Many libraries are or soon will be offering Wi-Fi, also known as wireless networks. The largest perceived barriers to providing this service are concerns about security. The prime rule when deploying Wi-Fi is segregation, having a clear separation between a public wireless network and the rest of the library?s network. A number of devices can be…

The authors have developed the "Ethernet Speaker" (ES), a network-enabled single board computer embedded into a conventional audio speaker. Audio streams are transmitted in the local area network using multicast packets, and the ES can select any one of them and play it back. A key requirement for the ES is that it must be capable of playing any…

This paper reports on the uses of interactive whiteboards in "connected classrooms" in rural New South Wales, Australia. The research specifically focuses on the e[superscript 2] program, a senior school initiative among five schools that seeks to extend the range of curriculum options available for students by connecting classrooms…

After nearly three years of planning, Ohio's higher-education officials are finalizing an ambitious program to grant college credit for some technical courses offered at the state's adult-education centers. The program, called the Career-Technical Credit Transfer, is the latest in a string of state efforts to more closely link work-force training…