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The purpose of the project is to verify the potential for learning that can expand beyond the conventional educational "frame." The rationale underlying this goal: introducing advanced computer network functions into classrooms will accrue such significant benefits as (1) students' learning activities will be stimulated and learning abilities will increase in sophistication; (2) interaction will be possible among other students and other schools; (3) there can be access to and utilization of intelligent resources such as databases; and (4) enhancement of students' creativity, analytical capability, and expressiveness.
The project has been planned and managed through a joint effort of the following: Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (IPA)と Center for Educational Computing (CEC)
This project gives participating schools the latitude to do anything with the Internet and is thus named "Free Planning." The project does not impose any restrictions or required activities.
Many of the participating schools, however, are being exposed to the Internet for the first time. As a result, the project organizer has provided sample activities.
The project organizer has also provided support for those schools in their use of the Internet, for example, maintaining mailing lists, technical consultation, and holding seminars.
The project organizer has also published the results at seminars and conferences where schools and other interested parties can participate and learn about the project's activities and benefits.
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The 100-School Project does the following: - Installs server and client computers and connects them to a network (Internet) in more than 100 elementary schools, high schools and other special education institutions in Japan. - Provides a network environment and software. Students can use the network (Internet) to learn, exchange information, and conference via the network; this will result in an enhanced learning environment and an improvement in student learning skills. Students can access libraries and schools around the world and send information throughout the world. Started in August 1994, the project began by recruiting participating schools. The purpose of the project is to examine and verify the computer network (Internet) benefits of education/learning activities that go beyond classrooms.
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In 1995, schools were trying to use the computer network (Internet) in their classrooms. In 1996 and with accumulated experience, the schools became more active in their Internet activities with increased educational benefits. Schools have been sharing their activities with local government, educational committees, other schools and interested observers overseas.
Research results are presented at the Presentation Conference once a year.
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Presentation Conference (1996)
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