Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Database searching--Study and teaching; Web search engines--Study and teaching; (1)
- Telecommunication in medicine--United States; Telecommunication in education--United States; Distance education--United States; (1)
- Web sites--Design; (1)
- Web sites; Parent-teacher relationships; Telecommunication in education; (1)
Articles 1 - 4 of 4
Full-Text Articles in Education
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.
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 …
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 …