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Gray, Robert A. – Educational Technology, 1988
Examines the potential for using educational technology in distance education in developing countries as well as in established programs. The British Open University is discussed, and technology described includes television, cable, videodisc, satellites, teletext, videotext, computers, and radio. Future trends in the field are also discussed. (15…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Developed Nations
Wedemeyer, Dan J. – Educational Technology, 1986
This overview provides a technological context for the telecommunications age by describing existing and emerging systems--telephone, broadcasting, cable television, fiber optic, satellite, optical disk, and computer technology--and services available via these systems. It is suggested that educators need to become technologically literate and…
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Cable Television, Communications Satellites, Computers
Lindenau, Suzanne E. – Educational Technology, 1984
Describes the computer-oriented information age, skills workers will need to keep pace, and how information technologies (microcomputers, communications satellites, and cable systems) can be utilized to support effective higher education. Obstacles to information technology use in education and how schools fail learners if technology is not…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Communications Satellites, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society)
Menashian, L. S. – Educational Technology, 1981
The first of two parts, this article provides an overview of the factors affecting continuing education and the emerging technologies that are changing the kinds of resources used to support and enhance instruction. Satellite and video technologies, teleconferencing, cable television, and computer-based systems are discussed. Thirty-six references…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Cable Television, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction
Balderston, Michael – Educational Technology, 1979
The utilization of satellites for the delivery of educational and cultural programs in the Southern Pacific region is discussed. Typical program schedules are presented and the problems of using high technology in remote areas are discussed. (RAO)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Communications Satellites, Cultural Exchange, Educational Technology
LeBaron, John; Teichmann, Virginia – Educational Technology, 1989
Describes KITES (Kids Interactive Telecommunications Experience by Satellite), a cooperative program that involved an eighth grade class in Massachusetts and a ninth grade class in West Germany; the program focused on environmental science and English language instruction. The computer technology used is described, problems are discussed, and…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, English (Second Language)
Jordahl, Gregory – Educational Technology, 1989
Provides an overview of several current satellites-based instructional systems and assesses their potential role in rural education. Highlights include the Oklahoma Arts and Sciences Teleconferencing Service (ASTS); the Texas Interactive Instructional Network (TI-IN); Washington's Satellite Telecommunications Educational Programming (STEP);…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Administration, Educational Finance