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Waga, Duncan; Makori, Esther; Rabah, Kefa – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2014
Kenya Educational and Research fraternity has highly qualified human resource capacity with globally gained experiences. However each research entity works in disparity due to the absence of a common digital platform while educational units don't even have the basic infrastructure. For sustainability of Education and research progression,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Internet, Information Storage, Electronic Learning
Community College Research Center, Columbia University, 2011
This annual newsletter contains updates on the latest Community College Research Center (CCRC) research, new publications and details of upcoming presentations at major conferences. The feature article in this issue, "Strategies for Increasing Student Success," by Thomas Bailey, summarizes the discussion found in the CCRC Assessment of Evidence…
Descriptors: Work Study Programs, Community Colleges, Academic Achievement, Online Courses
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Caverly, David C.; Broderick, Bill – Journal of Developmental Education, 1995
Discusses issues of information technology as they relate to the future of developmental education. Characterizes the potential applications for laptop-based technologies, telecommunications, and hypermedia. Suggests that educators will need to teach developmental students how to use the technology as an extension of their minds. (MAB)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Developmental Programs, Educational Development
Boehm, Steven S., Ed. – Child Welfare League of America (NJ3), 2007
The Child Welfare League of America is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families and protecting every child from harm. By publishing a diverse range of views on a wide array of topics, "Children's…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Child Abuse, Adoption, Siblings
Wilks, Alex – Compare, 2002
Examines the World Bank Internet initiative, the Development Gateway. Describes the importance of the Bank as a knowledge bank and the threats posed by the Internet to its near monopoly of development thinking. Argues that the initiative reveals biases and misunderstandings in the World Bank's approach to knowledge for development. (CAJ)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cognitive Structures, Communications, Comparative Education
Arunachalam, Subbiah – 2002
Often funding agencies and donor governments face the question of whether should they support information and communication (ICT) technologies activities in their development projects. Should the money be invested in computers and communication devices or will it be better spent on food, shelter, health, and education? The choice need not be…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Computer Mediated Communication, Developing Nations
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Bhuiyan, Farhad Ali – International Information & Library Review, 2002
Considers how information technology (IT) can help socioeconomic growth of developing countries based on experiences in Bangladesh. Topics include Bangladesh's development plans; future economic growth trends triggered by IT; emerging technologies; intellectual and societal development; industrial revolutions; telematics; regional and world…
Descriptors: Agricultural Trends, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, London (England). – 1992
Eleven papers delivered for the Division of Libraries Serving the General Public at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions 1992 annual meeting are presented. Most deal with library services to multicultural populations, including those of developing countries. The following papers are included: (1) "Library…
Descriptors: American Indians, Case Studies, Cultural Pluralism, Developing Nations
Piedmont Virginia Community Coll., Charlottesville, VA. – 1995
In response to unprecedented reductions in budget and personnel and changes in technology, Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) developed this agenda for change to update its strategic plan to position the college for the 21st century. First, an overview is provided of PVCC's restructuring effort, highlighting causes and four planning…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Career Planning, College Planning, Community Colleges