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Witbrock, Michael J.; Hauptmann, Alexander G. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1998
Production of the meta-data supporting the Informedia Digital Video Library interface is automated using techniques derived from artificial intelligence research. Speech recognition and natural-language processing, information retrieval, and image analysis are applied to produce an interface that helps users locate information and navigate more…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Audiotape Recordings, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software
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Volery, Thierry – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2001
Presents an exploratory study of a Web-based distance education course at an Australian university. Identifies factors associated with teaching effectiveness in online delivery: the technology used, including ease of access, navigation, interaction, and interface; instructor characteristics; and student characteristics, including previous use of…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Interfaces, Distance Education, Foreign Countries
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Milic, Louis T. – Computers and the Humanities, 1995
Describes the structure, purpose, and some of the idiosyncracies of the Century of Prose Corpus. The database covers English prose for the 1675-1780 period. Part A consists of 20 major authors; part B contains 100 secondary authors. Selections vary in length and allow scholars to search for comparisons and inconsistencies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Technology, English Literature
Koerner, Thomas K.; Elford, George – High School Magazine, 1999
Current information systems streamline traditional information and seldom describe the relationship between two data sets (like test scores and GPAs) or between teaching and learning transactions. Transaction processing systems need to be developed for schools. Teachers' knowledge of student learning is essential for developing responsive…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Problems, Attendance, Competency Based Education
Casey, Matthew Scott; Doverspike, Dennis – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2005
The analysis of calls to a help desk, in this case calls to a computer help desk, can serve as a rich source of information on the real world problems that individuals are having with the implementation of a new technology. Thus, we propose that an analysis of help desk calls, a form of problem-based inquiry, can serve as a fast and low cost means…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Professional Services, Needs Assessment, Problem Based Learning
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Berry, Kevin; O'Bryan, David; Cummings, Maeve – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2004
The demand for information technology (IT) or information systems (IS) personnel remains strong, despite the cyclical downturn in the technology industry. The field continues to offer good salaries, challenge, and high levels of job satisfaction. The IS profession needs to attract the best and brightest students to the field to satisfy the needs…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Education Teachers
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Klassen, Kenneth J.; Smith, Wayne – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2004
This paper focuses on developing a relatively simple method for analyzing web-logs. It also explores the challenges and benefits of web-log analysis. The study of student behavior on this site provides insights into website design and the effectiveness of this site in particular. Another benefit realized from the paper is the ease with which these…
Descriptors: Web Sites, Student Behavior, Path Analysis, Internet
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Wallace, Patricia; Clariana, Roy B. – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2005
Many colleges and universities require incoming students to demonstrate a prescribed level of computer proficiency. Currently, many educational institutions offer introductory computer courses to assist students in meeting this requirement. Other institutions are considering eliminating introductory computer courses with the expectation that…
Descriptors: Required Courses, Computer Software, Information Systems, Course Content
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Radhakrishnan, Abirami; Crino, Michael D.; Davis, Steve; Camlibel, Levent – Educational Technology & Society, 2005
Academic institutions have come to recognize the value of involving business students in solving real business problems, but most lack a way to systematically and reliably bring the needs of the business community and the resources of the academic community together. Responding to this need, a Web site was developed to promote linking students…
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), School Business Relationship, Student Projects, Education Work Relationship
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Shiratuddin, Norshuhada; Landoni, Monica – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2003
This article describes a study of children's electronic books (e-books) technology. In particular, the focus is on devices used to access children's e-books, current available e-books and an e-book builder specifically for children. Three small case studies were conducted: two to evaluate how children accept the devices and one to test the ease of…
Descriptors: Technological Literacy, Technology Education, Use Studies, Electronic Learning
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Bray, Marty; Flowers, Claudia; Gibson, Patricia – Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual, 2003
Many school districts (SDs) use the World Wide Web (WWW or Web) to disseminate a wide variety of information about things such as district events, policies, and a wide variety of student information. On-line barriers limit the accessibility of the WWW for persons and students with disabilities and thus can limit their access to vital information.…
Descriptors: School Districts, Foreign Countries, Internet, Comparative Education
Fass, Sara; Garner, Barbara; Barry, Eileen – National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2006
Newly revised to include new data and information on the Internet, this guide for GED instructors offers lesson plans and helps teachers develop as professionals. It also gives adult learners an opportunity to practice writing, use graphs, read charts, and analyze research findings on the economic impact of the GED. The original version of this…
Descriptors: Wages, Internet, Information Sources, Charts
Venegas, Kristan M. – Journal of Student Financial Aid, 2006
This article focuses on the Web-based resources available to low-income students as they build their perceptions, make their decisions, and engage in financial aid activities. Data are gathered from the results of six focus groups with low-income high school students attending urban high schools. Findings suggest that low-income students do have…
Descriptors: High School Students, Urban Schools, College Bound Students, College Applicants
Matier, Michael W.; Larson, Oscar W., III – 1995
Total quality management (TQM) was employed to improve the collection, storage, and use of racial/ethnic information at Cornell University. The initiative began with the task of standardizing ethnic codes across a number of university systems. The project to improve race/ethnicity reporting was undertaken by a team representing various university…
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, College Students, Data Collection, Ethnicity
Webber, Richard; Roman, Stephan – 1995
The role of language and intercultural communication in technical assistance projects in developing nations is discussed. An introductory section offers background on the emergence of the communication issue in technical aid projects. Two subsequent sections look separately at the issues of meeting information needs and of meeting language needs.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Developing Nations, Human Resources
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