Magette, William L. (author), Smith, Gary L. (author), and Magette: Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Smith: Extension Agricultural Engineer, Department of Agricultural Engineering, The University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05737
Notes:
Paper presented at the 1985 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1985 June 23 - 26; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1985. 7 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 85-5016), The Maryland Cooperative Extension Service established the computer-based Extension Service Telecommunications system (ESTEL) as an additional way to disseminate information to clientele. This videotext system can transmit a variety of information quickly, efficiently, and inexpensively. In this paper, the use of ESTEL (and similar systems) for delivering educational material is explored. Extension Service. Many application programs have been developed for the system, in addition to electronic mail features. The concepts, hardware, and software used to implement the FACTS network are presented.
Jones, Don D. (author), Nay, Earle (author), Parsons, Samual D. (author), and Nay: System Manager, Agricultural Data Network; Jones: Associate Professor, Purdue University; Parsons: Extension Agricultural Engineer, Purdue University
Format:
Conference paper
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 86 Document Number: C05736
Notes:
Paper presented at the 1985 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1985 June 23 - 26; Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1985. 23 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 85-5018), FACTS is a distributed computer network serving the Indiana Cooperative Extension Service. Many application programs have been developed for the system, in addition to electronic mail features. The concepts, hardware, and software used to implement the FACTS network are presented. regional audience requires good organization, cooperative authors, broadcast quality equipment and experienced technical assistants. Four segments,
This newsletter series is maintained in the office of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois - "International" section - "OCIAC" file folder., Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., Summarizes pilot testing experiences in using new videodisc technologies for education of students at Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia. Subject matter involved chemical decision making and energy transformations. Revealed problems using computers and related information technologies due to computer operation, power services, and equipment failures.
Information technology (computers, communication, etc.) has become an indispensable part of modern life. As such, it is being transferred to the developing world from industrialized countries. However, real technology transfer rarely takes place in such transactions. What the Third World ends up with are prepackaged end products, for which it typically pays a great deal of money. As long as the industrialized countries hesitate to share their research and manufacturing methods, the developing nations will be at their mercy in this vital area. The Third World, in turn, should not expect a "free ride" in this connection, but should develop an information technology of its own.
