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By Dianne Lewis

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

In previous issues this year we have discussed ways of accessing information electronically and of networking to share information. In this final issue for 1992 we return to these themes with an example of an innovative experiment in CD-ROM networking between a cluster of schools, and the use of el

A CD-ROM Network: NRCCLG Information Access Program

By Mary Connellan

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

nes of the funding. It was decided that the sharing of the CD ROMS would have to be achieved very economically. The idea of networking was out of the question because of the costs involved, but discussions with experts in the field told us that we could achieve a much cheaper but effective system wi

What is an Electronic Bulletin Board?

By Katrina Kolt

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

A bulletin board system (BBS) is a computer network that allows users to communicate with each other electronically, and share data. The linking of computers can be achieved by many means. These include dedicated cables, satellite links, telephone lines and other forms of electronic communication

Using a Remote Data Base in the classroom

By Roland Gesthuizen

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

very fortunate in my previous employment as a research scientist at ICI where technical literature searches were a normal part of answering technical questions or finding out what was going on. I was already familiar with setting up a computer, modem and searching an online database. My first exer

Using Bulletin Boards in a Primary School

By Allan Garbutt

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

rospects for Australia. Sir Mark Oliphant has written of his views which the pupils have read, discussed and responded to with their own comments and questions. In due course, Sir Mark Oliphant will reply and his response will form the basis for further group discussion. TIC TAC TOE A project I

From the Executive Director

By David Francis

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

opportunity to observe that while the advocacy of the ACCESS article is appropriate and welcome, we have some disquiet about the way that argument has been mounted. Simply stated Curriculum Corporation has no intention of dimi

Networking with Periodicals

By Catherine Ryan

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

ans (Janie Gibson, Xavier College & Catherine Ryan, Gennazzano College) after the 1992 ALIA Conference in the Blue Mountains. After hearing about the Queensland Periodical Centre for Schools they wanted to know how they could extend the use of their periodical collections. Firstly, the Queensland

In this Issue

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

nt delivery is addressed. Once students have used the technological tools to gain access to this largely bibliographical data, how do they actually acquire the full text? An article by Catherine Ryan describes a periodical-sharing network being developed by a group of schools in Melbourne. There are

CD-ROM Reviews

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

It indexes a comprehensive range of periodicals and Australian daily newspapers. Some monographs are also indexed. Searchable fields include the ubiquitous and ever useful CROSS SEARCH, as well as variations upon AUTHOR TITLE, TOPIC and SOURCE. It also includes field such as LITERATURE TYPE, AWARD

Staff Profile

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

Lance Deveson: Senior Information Officer. Lance started his teaching career as a classroom teacher then furthered his qualifications with study in teacher librarianship and computing. He worked in city and country schools in Victoria for 15 years before becoming a Library Consultant i

Letters to the Editor

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

Q. IN THE PREVIOUS EDITION OF "CONNECTIONS" YOU ADVISE THAT THE MOST APPROPRIATE BAUD RATE TO ACCESS AN ONLINE DATABASE IS 2400 BAUD SO WHY THEN IS FULL ACCESS TOSCIS ONLY AVAILABLE AT 1200 OR 300 BAUD RATE? A. Schools are able to access the SCIS database at 2400 Baud rate via AUSTPAC. For countr

New Software and Communications

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

the Corporation taking out a license for all schools rather than asking schools to subscribe to individual licences. This solution would make access equitable for city and country schools. Another point to keep in mind when purchasing a Modem is that speed of access to Databases is increasing all

In This Issue

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

In this issue of Connections we continue to explore the technological themes raised in the first issue. Articles include on-line services for school libraries and an exploration of an innovative use of networked CD-ROMs by Andrew Perry at Vermont Primary School. Other articles include: all you ever

On-Line Services for School Libraries

By Lance Deveson, Beverly Pianta

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

For moderate charges you can access newspaper databases and download full-text articles, or access bibliographic databases. What are the hardware requirements? To access on-line services you need: a (preferably direct) telephone line. If you operate through a switchboard with an STD bar,

How does the information get onto the SCIS database?

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

ly nine cataloguing agencies throughout Australia inputting data. Agencies currently exist in South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania and the National Catholic Education Commission. Each agency, with the exception of the NCEC, is f

National Catholic Education Commission

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

Since October 1990 the National Catholic Education Commission has employed a cataloguer to catalogue religious education (RE) materials for entry to the SCIS database. In the first year of operation, 1,000 records were added to the SCIS database. Any Catholic school or institution within Australi

Primary School application of CD-ROM

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

Classroom access is facilitated by the use of E- Mail messaging on the Infonet system. The classroom teacher can send a message via the computer to request access to a particular CD-ROM disc. The discs are all housed centrally, in the library. Once the message is received, the requested disc is plac

Cessation of CIN

By Warren Brewer

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

and curriculum workers in touch with each other across the nation. That vision has only partially been realised and the challenge remains. ACIN subsequently· become absorbed into the newly formed Curriculum Corporation. The sub-sets were added on the representations of specific interest groups and

How do I add a message to the Bulletin Board?

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

en) Type in your Message. (Remember to use the TAB key to move to next line not the Enter Key) At the bottom of the screen you have two options ? Quit ? Send TAB down and across to? Send and replace the ? with any key [Enter] This places your message onto the Bulletin Board. To remove the

Content is King, but Content Management Rules

By Colin Bell

Issue 35, Term 4 2000

management, this all-pervasive technology of the 21st century is rapidly transforming the way our schools apply information technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning via an Intranet. And what makes the Intranet viable and attractive to students is content - lots of it. Despite th