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ERIC Number: EJ577775
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-2395
Urban Cyberspace Initiatives: Design Technology in Urban Centers.
Bowman, Joseph, Jr.; Shaw, Alan; Hammond, Allen; Lincoln, Bruce
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v26 n4 p353-67 1997-1998
Describes the evolution during 1992-97 of the Urban Cyberspace Initiative (UCSI), a conceptual model for placing technology-rich environments in urban centers that will support educational, economic, and community development. Discusses characteristics of technology projects, planning, education, collaboration, and legislative issues related to schools and libraries, service discounts, and economic justification for community-based organizations. (PEN)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Community Development, Community Organizations, Economic Development, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Government Role, Information Technology, Internet, Legislation, Library Role, Models, School Role, Technological Advancement, Urban Areas
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Access to Technology; Conceptual Models; Technology Implementation; Technology Role
Note: Special issue topic: "FACT 1997 Presentations: Learning with Technologies."