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Bowers, Richard A. – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1987
Discusses the capabilities of optical data disk systems to merge different types of media, and the need to incorporate these capabilities into new information products. Guidelines for creating a profitable optical data disk product are outlined. (CLB)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Electronic Publishing, Full Text Databases, Guidelines
Moore, Cathy – 1988
This report describes library applications of electronic bulletin board systems (BBS), i.e., telecommunications software designed to receive incoming calls from other computer systems. It begins by explaining the basics of a BBS; describing a typical configuration, i.e., a microcomputer and a modem connected to standard phone line bulletin board…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Computer Software Reviews, Electronic Mail, Information Networks
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Nurminen, Riitta; And Others – Electronic Library, 1988
Discusses the characteristics of optical discs and examples of interactive videodiscs. Guidelines for videodisc production cover the appropriateness of in-house production, levels of interactivity, software, and system compatibility as applied to information services in general, and specifically to an interactive video project at the Technical…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Case Studies, Check Lists, Evaluation Criteria
Barker, Philip – Microprocessing and Microprogramming, 1985
A videodisc system provides a means of storing substantial volumes of pictorial information. Individual pictures and sequences of images may be accessed directly thereby providing many novel approaches to image retrieval and display. When combined with an interactive computer system, a videodisc is able to create a useful tool to aid the…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
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Shamp, Scott A. – T.H.E. Journal (Technological Horizons in Education Journal), 1993
Discusses videodisc and videotape basic needs, software development issues, user workstation issues, appropriate applications for the different audio/visual storage media, counter vs. time-code VCRs, and implications for student development. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Educational Technology
Barron, Ann E.; Orwig, Gary W. – 1993
Designed for teachers, library media specialists, and educational administrators, this guide offers an objective overview of the full range of newer educational technologies. Presented in easy-to-understand terms, each chapter covers the advantages, disadvantages, and educational applications of one technology. Technologies covered are CD-ROMs,…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Glossaries
Jaquith, Paul, Ed. – Cross Currents: An Instructional Journal of Language Teaching and Intercultural Communication, 1992
In this special issue on technology in language teaching, major articles include: "Sociocultural Aspects of Second Language Acquisition" (David Nunan); "The Need for Multi-Media ESL Teaching Methods: A Psychological Investigation into Learning Styles" (Don W. Hinkelman, Jay M. Pysock); "Can Japanese Children Learn…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing
Salpeter, Judy, Ed. – Consortium for School Networking, 2006
The 2006 Compendium looks at six issues of vital importance to education technology leaders today: (1) Measuring the Value of One-to-One Computing (Leslie A. Wilson and Eric L. Peterson with contributions from Tammy Fry, Rich Kaestner and Andrew Zucker); (2) Open Technologies in K-12 Schools (a collaborative effort coordinated by Jim Hirsch with…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Information Management, Educational Technology, Policy Analysis