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Practical Concepts, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1976
This summary reviews the recommendations of the first annual report, describes the Education Satellite Communications Demonstration, and discusses its impact on Alaskan affairs and institutions. Based on this, it presents educational alternatives and new experiments appropriate to Alaska's needs in three areas: (1) physical implementation of the…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Demonstration Programs, Educational Policy, Educational Television
Practical Concepts, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1975
This volume contains the raw data and descriptive materials which form the basis of Volume I, "Analysis of the Demonstration." The information is divided into three categories: (1) description of the overall study plan, (2) compendium of user reaction to program, and (3) a chronology of critical events and their documentary basis. A…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Data, Demonstration Programs, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedOrvik, James M. – Journal of Communication, 1977
Evaluates the Educational Satellite Communications Demonstration in Alaska project in educational television within the context of the rapid social change in land ownership, employment, and schooling. (JMF)
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Communications Satellites, Community Involvement, Cultural Context
Download full textBramble, William J. – Learning Tomorrow. Journal of the Apple Education Advisory Council, 1986
The distance education and instructional technology projects that have been undertaken in Alaska over the last decade are detailed in this paper. The basic services offered by the "Learn Alaska Network" are described in relation to three user groups: K-12 education; postsecondary education; and general public education and information.…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Educational Television
Practical Concepts, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1974
A 3-month evaluation design effort developed a strategy and implementation plan for a policy level evaluation of the Educational Satellite Communications Demonstration (ESCD). The final report of the effort covers: (1) development of the evaluation strategy and plan; (2) data collection and analysis; (3) measurement of the impact of satellite TV…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Content Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis
Practical Concepts, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1975
The Educational Satellite Communications Demonstration (ESCD) is described from two perspectives: primarily, as a guide for future investment in satellite television based on user reaction to the technology; and secondarily, as a guide for future investment in demonstrations in general based on ESCD's planning, funding, and management. Two major…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Demonstration Programs, Educational Finance, Educational Policy
Cowlan, Bert; Foote, Dennis – 1975
Six experiments in health and education were conducted in rural areas of the continental United States and Alaska during 1974-75, using the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Applied Technology Satellite-Six. The experimental activities included courses designed for elementary, junior high, high school, and college; continuing…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Education, Case Studies, College Curriculum
