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David, A., Ed.; And Others – 1979
This study has as its main object the formulation of an approach, as global and comprehensive as possible, to the multiple aspects of the engineer's needs for scientific and technical information. The basis of the study is an analysis of the engineer's role, its characteristics, different specialties, levels of training, and categories of…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Engineering, Engineering Education, Engineers
Peer reviewedPorat, Marc Uri – Journal of Communication, 1978
Discusses some of the international implications resulting from the emergence of a U.S. information-based economy. (MH)
Descriptors: American Culture, Economic Change, Global Approach, Higher Education
Peer reviewedParker, Edwin B. – Journal of Communication, 1978
Emphasizes present global trends characterized by patterns of widening inequities in the global distribution of wealth. Hypothesizes that recent developments in information technology and the effective transfer of such knowledge is likely to lead to more rapid development and more equitable global distribution of wealth. (MH)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Change, Global Approach
Toms, Elaine G., Ed. – 2002
The theme of the 2002 ASIST (American Society for Information Science and Technology) annual conference was "Knowledge, Connections and Community," which covers the role of information in a complex global society and the way in which information connects and impacts our environment. The program included 43 SIG (Special Interest Group) programs, 49…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Communications, Global Approach, Information Policy
Peer reviewedPohan, Cathy; Mathison, Carla – Social Studies Review, 1998
Defines a "WebQuest" as an inquiry-oriented activity in which some or all of the information that learners interact with comes from resources on the Internet. Outlines six critical attributes of a WebQuest and provides a sample lesson. The lesson outlines the connections between democratic principles and pluralistic education. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Democratic Values, Educational Resources
