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Moore, Jack – Exceptional Parent, 1988
The article describes the IBM/Special Needs Exchange which consists of: (1) electronic mail, conferencing, and a library of text and program files on the CompuServe Information Service; and (2) a dial-in database of special education software for IBM and compatible computers. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Disabilities, Electronic Mail
Cronin, Beverly – Popular Computing, 1984
Introduces three articles that identify various types of database management programs, discuss their basic features and some typical applications and present a table of the leading programs available; profile several companies that are utilizing database management systems; and illustrate several unusual home applications for hobbyists. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Making, Information Processing, Management Information Systems
Ellington, Henry; And Others – Simulation/Games for Learning, 1984
Describes a multiformat simulation game based on the theme of budgeting for food and its original development as a manual exercise for use with old age pensioners. The game's current versions, their uses, and target audiences are discussed along with how the exercise was made generally available in a do-it-yourself package. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Software, Development, Educational Games
McMillan, Tom – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes Ovation, an integrated software system with a common command environment of 26 English words which provides access to all of the system's capabilities and handles spreadsheet analysis, information management, word processing, graphics, and communications in the same workspace. Capabilities of Ovation's applications and features…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Program Descriptions
Tiemann, Philip W.; Markle, Susan M. – Performance and Instruction, 1984
Discusses the relationship between the problems involved in the creation of expert systems by knowledge engineers, i.e., experts at translating human abilities and knowledge into computer programs, and the major issues dealt with in the planning/analysis phases of instructional development. (MBR)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Content Analysis
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Helander, Martin G.; Palanivel, Thiagarajan – Impact of Science on Society, 1992
Addresses research results and controversies concerning the ergonomic design of computer work stations ranging from the traditional concerns with anthropometric fashions, work posture, and visual performance to the recent considerations about human information processing capacities and awareness of problem-solving strategies. (eight references)…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Human Factors Engineering
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Silbergeld, I.; Kutok, P. – Online Review, 1984
Describes use of the software ADABAS (general purpose database management system) and NATURAL (interactive programing language) in development and implementation of an information retrieval system for the National Television and Radio Network of Israel. General design considerations, files contained in each archive, search strategies, and keywords…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Software, Databases, Foreign Countries