Untangling the Web: Applications of the Internet and other Information Technologies to Higher Education

McArthur, David

ISBN 10: 0833026178 / ISBN 13: 9780833026170

Published by Rand Publishing, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Untangling the Web: Applications of the Internet and other Information Technologies to Higher Education
• Publisher: Rand Publishing
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0833026178
• ISBN 13: 9780833026170
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This report analyzes the role of the emerging global information infrastructure in helping higher-education institutions to improve learning and teaching, improve the creation of infrastructional and learning materials, create educational communities, compete with new providers, and address policy and planning issues.

About the Author

Matthew W. Lewis (Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, Carnegie-Mellon University) is an Associate Computer Scientist at RAND. Dr. Lewis is a cognitive scientist specializing in the design of information systems that support human problem solving and acquisition of cognitive skills. His research areas have included computer-based tutoring systems, exploratory and distance learning environments for high school and vocational education, and designing decision support tools for logisticians.