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Full-Text Articles in Education
Moving A University Or College Toward A Lifelong Learning Orientation, John A. Henschke Edd
Moving A University Or College Toward A Lifelong Learning Orientation, John A. Henschke Edd
IACE Hall of Fame Repository
Extensive research and experiences have been conducted in to the processes necessary for moving a university or college toward a lifelong learning orientation. These ideas are presented here for consideration and assistance for these who wish to implement and test the ideas in new and different contexts. This paper focuses on the following elements: A definition of lifelong learning; Criteria producing a solution to today's lifelong learning issues, Faculty development of good practice oriented toward understanding and helping adults learn; Domains for planning and implementing a successful lifelong learning institution; Understanding developments that will change the environment in which lifelong …
Mentoring For University Outreach And Extension, John A. Henschke Edd
Mentoring For University Outreach And Extension, John A. Henschke Edd
IACE Hall of Fame Repository
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Poweshiek County Historical And Genealogical Society Web Site Project, Shelley Cranston
Poweshiek County Historical And Genealogical Society Web Site Project, Shelley Cranston
Graduate Research Papers
A web site for the Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Society was developed in consultation with officers and members of the society. The goal is to promote the preservation and dissemination of historical and genealogical information with regard to Poweshiek County, Iowa and its citizens. This paper highlights the process involved and some of the key features of the web site. Recommendations for future additions to the web site are also included.
Researching The Internet : A Student Tutorial, Roger S. Davis
Researching The Internet : A Student Tutorial, Roger S. Davis
Graduate Research Papers
This project involves the development of a series of web pages that serve as a tutorial students use for Internet searching. Students in the Computer Concepts and Applications class at Hawkeye Community College use the Internet to find information for use in an oral report or written assignment. A limited amount of general information about the mechanics of working with a web browser and a brief introduction to search engines is presented to the students in class. The tutorial will assist students by providing links to search engines, ideas in formulating a search strategy, additional more detailed information on working …
How Telecommunications Is Assisting The United States In Adult Educational Distance Learning Programs, Telemedicine, And Future Applications, Minna Ann Harrison
How Telecommunications Is Assisting The United States In Adult Educational Distance Learning Programs, Telemedicine, And Future Applications, Minna Ann Harrison
Graduate Research Papers
The future of telecommunications becomes more unpredictable every passing day. Products and services that were just dreamed of in the past, only six months to a year ago, are here and ready to be used in everyday life. Wireless service has been affected by PCS providers who are offering services to customers that are considerably cheaper. Voice recognition programs/applications were only being bounced around in 1997, but currently are being used at work places and homes. At the 1998 Comdex technology trade show six major software companies were promoting their voice recognition programs.
There are some glitches still. But as …
Challenges In Delivering Library Services For Distance Learning, Cynthia Wright Swaine
Challenges In Delivering Library Services For Distance Learning, Cynthia Wright Swaine
Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications
The first section of this paper on library services for distance education discusses the status of distance learning in higher education. What distance learning means for libraries is addressed in the second section, including considerations related to diverse locations, agreements with participating institutions, delivery limitations, librarian commitment, and awareness of new ways to deliver services. The third section summarizes requirements for libraries and provides World Wide Web addresses for American Library Association and Canadian Library Association guidelines. The fourth section describes the challenges and impact of distance learning on library service units related to administration, collection management, acquisitions, cataloging, collection …
Teacher-Controlled Web Pages And Their Impact On Home/School Communication, Colleen S. Hobus
Teacher-Controlled Web Pages And Their Impact On Home/School Communication, Colleen S. Hobus
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this action research project was to examine teacher-controlled Web pages and how they can impact school/home communication. Thirty-three eighth grade parents voluntarily responded to a survey about the communication practices between the eighth grade teachers and eighth grade parents in the Avoca-Hancock-Shelby-Tennant School District.A teacher-controlled Web page was set up and put into practice for a one and one-half month period. Parents and students were encouraged to access the Web page for daily assignment updates and special announcements.
At the end of the one and one-half month period, the parents were surveyed again and the results indicated …