Telecourses: An Attractive Educational Alternative
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A 5 page overview of the expanding format and utilization of telecourses. Emphasizes that the traditional video and televised format of these courses is being coupled with a variety of technological formats such as interactive television, video conferencing and the World Wide Web to produce an educational format which is not only workable but preferable. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Desocialization Of Distance Learning : A Proposal
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A 25 page research paper. While distance education itself is not new, Internet-based courses are a relatively new phenomenon. The question this proposal asks is: Is there a difference in student achievement between those taking Online courses and those attending the traditional classroom course? The paper is a research proposal that includes: a general introduction to the topic of distance education/learning and to Internet-based education, in particular. The purpose of the study, hypotheses and methodology are included. The literature review reports both anecdotal comments and results of previous research studies, both qualitative and quantitative. One concern with this medium has been students feeling isolated with a lack of socialization with other students. As the literature illustrates, there are many tools and strategies that can be used to minimize any negative effect of distance. Statistical data are reported. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGnetlr.rtf

The Effects Of Technology In Education
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8 pages in length. Gazing into the near future, it is easy to see that there will be a great deal of excitement over the new telecommunications technologies that are already in place to assist education. These programs hold just as much fascination and enthusiasm as did the telephone and television of the past, as well as something so significant as the current space program. The power attached to advanced telecommunications technology will only continue to give rise to a new and better way to learn, with students being fully capable of gaining their degrees beyond traditional methods and then locking in career positions with the push of a button. The writer discusses technology's impact upon education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The ERIC/AE Clearinghouse Web Site
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This 6 page paper provides an overveiw of the ERIC/AE site in detail. The focus of the paper is on the library and informational areas, but other parts of the site are explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Experience of Learning the “Art” of HTML, Website Construction, and Other Web Technology
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This 5 page report discusses the processes experienced by an individual student in taking a class in a variety of Internet and online-related topics such as website construction, HTML, electronic design, and others. Written in a tutorial style, the paper discusses areas that a student taking such a class and learning such skills may want to consider. No sources.
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The Future of Education:
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This 5 page paper discusses the future of education in America. Future trends are analyzed in terms of what changes they are likely to bring about. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSFuture.rtf

The Introduction Of Technologies To The Teaching Of Foreign Languages
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This 10 page paper considers the use of emerging use of technology in the instruction of foreign languages, which became a focus in recent years as instruction in English to speakers of other languages incorporated the use of an increasing level of technology. This paper considers the impacts of the use of technology in the United States and other countries for foreign language instruction and also relates the focus for the future to the successes that have been derived in current programs. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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The Role of Computers in Education: Past, Present and Future
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This 5 page paper considers the uses of computers in the educational setting in the past and present and then reflects on the possibilities for using technology in the future. This paper considers issues like the use of computers in elementary education as well as with Special Education populations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Use of Interactive CD ROM’s in the Self Learning of Languages
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This 5 page paper considers the use of CD ROM’s in the learning of languages by individuals. The paper considers the benefits of this medium, and includes aspects such as learning styles and the advantage of interaction. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEcdroml.rtf

The Use of The Internet as a Teaching Tool For ESL Students
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This five-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the use of computers and the internet by English as a Second Language (ESL) students. The use of e-mail, chat rooms and spell checkers are detailed. Bibliography lists four sources.
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The Use/Misuse of Technology in Schools Today:
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This 13 page paper examines how technology is being used in schools today. Furthermore, this paper examines how technology could be better applied in the educational system, as well as how it becomes integrated into the curriculum. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: GSScltec.rtf

Three Education Administration Software Packages: Osiris™ SASIxp™ and InteGrade Pro™
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A 10 page paper discussing these three educational administrative software packages and their usefulness in today's technological environment. It appears that schools and users alike realize the need for more reliable administrative software. It also appears that neither Osiris nor SASIxp can provide lasting solution in their current form. Developers need to be at work bringing administrative software at least to the level of general acceptability. One that cannot provide necessary functions or is based on faulty programming likely will not be able to serve the needs of any school or school system. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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