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| author | Underwood, Barry, Ed. |
| author_facet | Underwood, Barry, Ed. Underwood, Barry, Ed. |
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| contents | The Use of Microcomputers in a Communication Network. Underwood, Barry, Ed. Computer Programs Computers Cost Estimates Elementary Secondary Education Information Networks Information Systems Instructional Materials Microcomputers Teachers This study examines how the microcomputer could be used in a network with other microcomputers, some established computer technology, and the most recent developments in communication technology. It was also intended to provide information on the feasibility of a provincial communication network between the schools of British Columbia. It was anticipated that with such a network in place, a teacher consultation service between schools could be established and the exchange of quality instructional software packages facilitated. The project consisted of an examination of the communication possibilities between two microcomputers, a mainframe, a community bulletin board system, a database (electronic library), and a knowledge network. The results were that after a number of physical connection difficulties it was possible to use the microcomputer in the conditions under which it was tested; however, high transmission costs were a limiting factor on such a network because of the slow speed of transmission and the current lack of multiple users. A 29-item bibliography is included. (Author/MER) |
| format | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
| language | en |
| publishDate | 1981 |
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| spellingShingle | The Use of Microcomputers in a Communication Network. Underwood, Barry, Ed. Computer Programs Computers Cost Estimates Elementary Secondary Education Information Networks Information Systems Instructional Materials Microcomputers Teachers The Use of Microcomputers in a Communication Network. Underwood, Barry, Ed. Computer Programs Computers Cost Estimates Elementary Secondary Education Information Networks Information Systems Instructional Materials Microcomputers Teachers This study examines how the microcomputer could be used in a network with other microcomputers, some established computer technology, and the most recent developments in communication technology. It was also intended to provide information on the feasibility of a provincial communication network between the schools of British Columbia. It was anticipated that with such a network in place, a teacher consultation service between schools could be established and the exchange of quality instructional software packages facilitated. The project consisted of an examination of the communication possibilities between two microcomputers, a mainframe, a community bulletin board system, a database (electronic library), and a knowledge network. The results were that after a number of physical connection difficulties it was possible to use the microcomputer in the conditions under which it was tested; however, high transmission costs were a limiting factor on such a network because of the slow speed of transmission and the current lack of multiple users. A 29-item bibliography is included. (Author/MER) |
| title | The Use of Microcomputers in a Communication Network. |
| topic | Computer Programs Computers Cost Estimates Elementary Secondary Education Information Networks Information Systems Instructional Materials Microcomputers Teachers |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED208850 |