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From:         MICHAEL.WILLETT@OFFICE.WANG.COM
Subject:      RAIDs for LANs, IBM, Workstations, VAXs, etc. at Universities?

Would anyone know what RAID configurations universities are typically
installing?  -----  Michael.Willett@OFFICE.Wang.com

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Regarding John Scoggin's request for information on RAID systems for
VINES, Storage Computer of Nashua, N.H. is currently showing its new high
performance RAID 7 disk array platforms at the September Banyan Users
Meeting.  They work equally well with NetWare, IBM systems, workstations,
the VAX, etc.

Standards-based, RAID 7 is designed for enterprise-wide computing and
overcomes performance limitations of earlier RAID architectures, providing
a  "real world sustained application performance improvement of 200% to
400%" and dropping the cost of storage to 16 cents/MB.  Their brochures
say they can "mix and match" up to 48 SCSI commodity (3.5 or 5.25 inch)
drives, up to 150 GB.  The RAID 7 disk array platforms come with an embedded
operating system and up to 12 SCSI-2 based host interfaces.  Besides servers,
Storage Computer's RAID 7 disk array platforms can connect to workstations
and midrange systems in addition to IBM's.  Multiple CPUs can be attached to
same disk array platform.

The RAID 7 platforms come with up to 256 MB of cache, eliminating any
reason for using performance-damaging CPU main memory disk RAM.

The drives are "hot plugable" for uninterrupted, transparent operation,
with a hot standby drive automatically replacing a failed drive.

There was a lot of activity yesterday at the Storage Computer RAID 7 booth
at the Banyan show as I walked by.  They were demoing what happens if a
drive goes down, showing the backup drive taking over.

For further information on Storage Computer's RAID 7 for the VAX, their
key contact is indicated to be John O'Brien, Director of Technical Services,
at Tel. 603-880-3005 or FAX 603-889-7232.

Michael.Willett@OFFICE.Wang.com
From: 21602CR@MSU.BITNET (Christopher Reznich)
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Subject: Re: Phobias
Date: 3 Oct 92 22:23:41 GMT
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George,

Here are a few readings to get you started on the topic of computer phobia.

     Marcoulides, George A. (1989) Measuring computer anxiety: The computer
        anxiety scale. Educational And Psychological Measurement, v49 p733-739.

     Rosen, L.D. and Maguire, P. (1990) Myths and realities of computerphobia:
       A meta-analysis. AnxietyResearch, v3, p175-191.

     Cambre, M.A. and Cook, D.L. (1985) Computer anxiety: definition,measure-
       ment and correlas. Journal of Educational Computing Research, v1, n1,
       p37-54.


If you are interested in a useful approach to designing instruction on computer
use, you might try anything by John M. Carroll and his "minimalist principles,"
especially "The Nurnberg Funnel: Designing MInimalist Instruction for Practical
Computer Skill" (1990) MIT Press.
I've been involved in a computer tutorial program for academic physicians and
have dealt with several self-professed "computer-phobes".  You might consider:

  1. gearing your instruction to real-life tasks.

  2. avoiding jargon

  3. keeping instruction as "lean" as possible. Don't provide a lot of
     commands students won't use.

  4. Be very patient and supportive. Pair a computerphobe  with a patient,
     supportive individual who will speak English, and not Computerese.

Christopher Reznich
Office of Medical Education
   Research and Development
Michigan State University
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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 1992 23:51:00 EDT
From:         Shaun <DALRYMPLE_S@CUBLDR.Colorado.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Image database wanted

At the University of Colorado, an image data base exists.  It is a custom
software database, with dBase III interfaces.  The images have been saved
in a compressed file, using a Targa card to initialize the capture.  The
intent is to file all of the existing slides in the Fine Arts library onto a
database for network access.  There are some 200,000 slides to image, and the
progress is slow to say the least.  There is great concern about the image
quality, first, about the original captured image, and then the compressed
image upon retrieval.

I have written a brief description with the hopes that a discussion may take
place within this group.  More information:

	DOS based computer - 386-33Mhz
	Hard drive	   - 1.2 Gb
	Monitor		   - SVGA
	Output		   - RGB and NTSC video
	Capture card	   - Targa 16 (hope to upgrade to 32)

	Attempted capture cameras...  JVC RGB, Kodak SV5035, and Nikon.
	All images are being captured in the RGB mode.

Hope this helps.

Shaun Dalrymple
Assistant Director for Technical Support
Academic Media Services
University of Colorado, Boulder
303-492-2677 (Voice)
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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 1992 01:15:26 EDT
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Subject:      Re: Computer phobias

George Duckett asks:
GD> A medical definition for the fear of technology and or computers
...
GD>Is anyone out there doing research into computer anxiety?
---
Check the _Encyclopedia of Phobias, Fears, and Anxieties_, Facts on File, 1989.
There are deifinitons of both "computer phobia" and "technology, fear of"
and a citation to _Psychology Today, August 1983, p.79_.

I am aware of some research that went on a few years ago into the effect
of introductory computer/computer literacy classes on computer anxiety; the
"standard" approach seemed to be to administer a sort of fear&loathing test
to the students on the first class meeting and again at the end.  I never
heard any *results* from these efforts, though...  8-)
A check of ERIC and/or Social Sciences Index (both on CD-ROM) using
appropriate keywords would probably produce some citations to the research.
If you don't have access to either, I could probably be persuaded to
do a simple search.  8-)  The e-mail address I tried for a direct reply:
"George_duckett.admin_utl@qm.utas.edu.au" bounced back at me, so I am
posting this to the net.

Stan Planton
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Date:         Fri, 2 Oct 1992 15:18:57 EDT
From:         Guy Levert <GLEVERT@acadvm1.UOttawa.CA>
Subject:      Re: Image database wanted

How much memory does one image takes on hard disk and what are the
specifications of your images (number of colours, resolution)?


Also, what software are you using to output an image on screen?


Last, Is your database system accessible from a LAN or even through
a backbone (INTERNET access,....)?

Thanks


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From:         Guy Levert <GLEVERT@acadvm1.UOttawa.CA>
Subject:      Re: need info on ethernet

I'm working at the University of Ottawa (Canada) as an Informatics
consultant.  We have here approx. 40 ETHERNET LAN in different departments.
We also have backbone fiber optic connections reaching many departments giving
access to the INTERNET network( TheNET).

A local ETHERNET LAN gives you the following advantages

- Sharing of data
- Sharing of software (If you have a file server or a UNIX based LAN)
- Sharing printers
- Mail services between members of the LAN
- Fast link to any members of the LAN

A backbone connection with INTERNET access gives you this:

- Access to about 700 000 machines in the world (very good for research)
- Access to tons of libraries anywhere in the world (very good for research)
- Access to LISTSERV services (very good for research)
- Sharing of data
- Sharing of printers
- Fast link with the world (Think of this... a 2 page WordPerfect file
  can be in Australia (from Ottawa) in about 5 seconds! It's a little bit
  faster than FAX and much faster than regular "SNAILMAIL".

 Hope this helps...


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Date:         Fri, 25 Sep 1992 23:06:59 EDT
From:         Neal Shambaugh <JAKE@VTVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Problem Solving As A Course?

The following survey is being used in a needs assessment for a course
that will be the subject of some hypermedia courseware development, such
as tutorials, classroom presentations, simulations, etc. I would
appreciate any feedback the list membership could provide.
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I am conducting a needs assessment on restructuring an existing
course from lecture format to an active learner approach. This
management science course introduces students to A.I. techniques
as a way of solving semi-structured business problems. The course
reviews formal and non-formal systems and discusses knowledge
representation in expert systems and neural networks.

I'd like to hear from anyone who has an interest in the teaching
of problem solving and metacognition of problem solving in higher
education. This can include math, computer science, or general
literacy interests.

1. Do you believe that problem solving should be taught as a course?

2. What area do you believe such a course or unit of study should
   best be taught in? (such as math, computer sci, mgt. sci) and at
   what level? (1000 level, 4000-level, honors, etc.)

3. What topics do you feel are important to cover?

4. How would you teach such a course? (presentation methods,
     assessment)

5. What learning activities would you recommend?

6. Do you see any limitations to the design or implementation of
     this type of course?

7. Can you recommend any other individuals for me to talk to?

Thanks!

from:  R. Neal Shambaugh
       Graduate program in Instructional Technology
       College of Education, VPI&SU

       201 Media Building, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0133
       703-231-8593      jake@vtvm1.cc.vt.edu
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From: VANDUZERJ@axe.humboldt.edu (JOAN VAN DUZER)
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Date: 2 Oct 92 16:20:49 GMT
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The Distance Ed Listserv has gone to fee-based access beginning Sept 1.
I found out by accident by exploring a bit on Aug 28, shelving my
search until the following Wed (Sept 2).  What a disappointment when
coming back to something after whetting my appetite to find that it is
now inaccessible without paying an annual subscription of (I think)
200 british pounds per institution.  The host site is another victim of
budget cuts...
- Joan Van Duzer
  Instruc Computing Consultant
  Humboldt State University
  Arcata, CA  95521    vanduzerj@axe.humboldt.edu
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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 1992 23:56:15 EDT
From:         DG0244@UOKMVSA.BITNET
Subject:      need info on ethernet

I am working at the research bureau of the U. of Oklahoma.
The computing service will install ethernet in the building
of college of education. We are discussing what we can get
from ethernet in regard to research and teaching. Any idea or
information will be greatly appreicated.
Yu Chong Ho
Research Bureau
Instructional Psychology and Technology
U. of Oklahoma
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Date:         Fri, 2 Oct 1992 00:14:15 EDT
From:         Bev Luke <BEV@STUART.NTU.EDU.AU>
Subject:      Connecting to Distance Ed. Listserv

Could you help me please?  I have tried to get through to the
Distance Education List serve and followed the instructions, ie
Telnet sun.nsf.ac.uk - it shows login (JANET).  It then asks for the
password.  I have given it my EMAIL address, but it won't accept it
as a password ... am I able to connect with this list, or not, please?

Would appreciate your assistance!BEV LUKE
Northern Territory University
Darwin   NT   Australia
BEV@STUART.NTU.EDU.AU
FAX (089.466.476)
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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 1992 00:47:57 EDT
From:         Allyn Radford <Allyn_Radford@muwayf.unimelb.edu.au>
Subject:      Re: Image database wanted

I believe there are a number of people of people interested in the
same topic.  Perhaps a summary of any findings could be posted to the
list for further discussion.  To my knowledge a few local
institutions have been tossing the idea around downunder but I don't
think anyone has really bit the bullet yet.  If we could compile
enough info in this regard we may be able to coax the dollars out of
the admin powers to do it.

Any ideas or discussion welcome...  please.

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Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 1992 23:06:45 EDT
From:         Elliott Mitchell <MITCHEEC@VUCTRVAX.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: VCR viewing stations for individuals

>>Question:  What set-ups (make and model) do you use for students to viewing
           video tapes?

I'll add my two cents in this discussion, always one of my favorites.  A
few years ago at the Learning Center at UCF in Orlando we set up viewing
stations for videotapes and the first inclination was to put the VCR on the
desk in front of the student with the TV/Monitor on a shelf over it.  A
brief examination of that setup showed that students could easily see the
VCR, but had to crane their necks up, looking 'over the horizon' to see the
TV.  Many of the tapes they were watching were over a half-hour in length
and it was clear that this was an uncomfortable position in which to be for
that length of time.  The solution was easy, of course, but I am astounded
to find, over and over that other A/V setups are similarly arranged.  It's
generally the case that the folks who engineer the viewing situation are
not the same as the folks that have to actually use it.  Else things would
be different, I suspect.

Here at Vanderbilt University the viewing stations with which I am most
familiar are in the library.  Here, all the VCRs are kept behind the
clerk's desk and the audio/video fed to individual carrels that have
monitors, VCR remote controls and headphone jacks.  The headphones are
issued by the clerk when the tape is requested.  The VCRs and monitors are
are Panasonic, sorry I can't supply the model numbers.

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Subject:      PBS Offers Environmental Compendium (from k12.chat.teacher) (fwd)

From: tflavell@pbs.org
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Subject: PBS offers Environmental Compendium
Date: 22 Sep 92 14:43:24 EDT

TO:     Education Liasons, School Media Directors, Librarians
FR:     PBS Elementary/Secondary Service
RE:     Environmental Resource Compendium
DT:     September 17, 1992

THE PBS ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY SERVICE OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE LISTING OF
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS!

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OPERATION EARTH, a national outreach campaign, on public television. PBS,
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environmental partners nationwide worked together to encourage viewers to
protect the environment and our future on Planet Earth. To help launch
OPERATION EARTH, the PBS Elementary/Secondary Service created an
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The Environmental Resource Compendium was designed to assist
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From:         John Barnard <ICSJPB@ASUACAD.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: VCR viewing stations for individuals

 *** Reply to note of 09/27/92 21:15

 At Arizona State we've set up stations for students viewing tapes from
 televised courses with Panasonic VCR/monitor combos. This seems to work better
 than having VCR's behind the circulation desk because the students want to be
 able to pause tapes to take notes and rerun portions of the tapes.

 John Barnard, Instructional Media Consultant
 University Media Systems
 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-2304
 (602) 965-5046 / ICSJPB@ASUACAD.BITNET
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Subject:      NEW LIST: Computer Privacy Digest / comp.society.privacy (fwd)

Date: Sun, 4 Oct 1992 13:46:58 CDT
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Subject: NEW LIST: Computer Privacy Digest / comp.society.privacy

comp-privacy@pica.army.mil

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   the risks of technology on privacy.  The charter is:

   comp.society.privacy    Effects of technology on privacy (Moderated)

   This newsgroup is to provide a forum for discussion on the effect of
   technology on privacy. All too often technology is way ahead of the
   law and society as it presents us with new devices and
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From:         Guy Levert <GLEVERT@acadvm1.UOttawa.CA>
Subject:      Re: Virt. Reality Text

Hello Mike,  (re: Message of Wed, 30 Sep on EDTECH)

What exactly is Virtual Reality - it sounds interesting (phonetically)
but what does it mean?

Thanks
Guy Levert
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Date:         Wed, 30 Sep 1992 13:36:59 EDT
From:         ZEITZ@iscsvax.uni.edu
Subject:      Hola Compadres!!!!1

I have been bragging to my Educational Media students that Internet allows
you to communicate with folks from all over the world.  One of them has
called me on my brag and wants me to connect her with some compadres in
Espanol countries.

Excuse my pidgeon-Espanol, pero mi estudiante quiere una compadra.

\Gracias!!!

Leigh Zeitz
ZEITZ@iscsvax.uni.edu