Before You Choose a Network, Consider . . . .

Smith, Richard; Kauffman, Draper

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ERIC Number: EJ317253

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1985

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Before You Choose a Network, Consider . . . .

Smith, Richard; Kauffman, Draper

Electronic Education, v4 n6 p25,27-28 Mar-Apr 1985

Discusses microcomputer network benefits; points out their current shortcomings in the areas of software availability and legal use, required equipment, and vendor reliability; describes how to set up a worthwhile specialized network despite these shortcomings; and outlines reasons for expecting networks to play a larger future role in education. (MBR)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Costs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Laboratories, Microcomputers, Networks, Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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