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ASIS Bulletin, 1983
THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL TEXT OF THIS DOCUMENT: As the number of software programs grows--and current estimates put the number at around 30,000--identifying a particular program can be a problem. R.R. Bowker Company, the administrator of the U.S. ISBN agency, has announced one solution to the identity problem--it will assign International…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Programs, Identification, Indexes
American School and University, 1981
Cherry Creek (Colorado) and Los Angeles (California) school districts are using microcomputers linked to central computers to process student data. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education
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Allison, Anne Marie; Lawrence, Joy E. – Music Educators Journal, 1978
This article describes Kent State University School of Music's data base, Choralist, which provides computer-based retrieval of choral music selections by composer, style, historical period, subject matter, vocal groupings, and/or difficulty level. File construction is outlined and data entry forms, printout, and user evaluation questionnaire…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Choral Music, Computer Programs, Concerts
Eisenberg, Michael – 1983
This paper reviews the current extent of, research into, and future expectations for the use of online bibliographic retrieval systems by untrained end users rather than by trained search intermediaries. Six sections cover: (1) studies of direct end user searching, done primarily with students or persons in highly technical fields; (2) problems to…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Experimental Programs, Information Retrieval
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Hunter, Beverly – Social Education, 1983
Computer simulations can be used in social studies to analyze problems by using a representation or model of a situation and then exercising the model to see how it behaves under different circumstances. Utilizing available computer programs, students can also build and use social studies data bases. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Shires, David – SASTA Journal, 1981
Provides historical background for computer usage in education. Describes several aspects of technology emerging today which will have impact on education including: the emergence of the personal computer; communication technologies; and software engineering. Also describes several simulation packages for use in the science classroom. (DS)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Levenstein, Aaron, Ed. – National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions Newsletter, 1981
A data processing program that can be used as a research and collective bargaining aid for colleges is briefly described and the fields of the system are outlined. The system, known as BRAIN (Baruch Retrieval of Automated Information for Negotiations), is designed primarily as an instrument for quantitative and qualitative analysis. BRAIN consists…
Descriptors: Arbitration, Collective Bargaining, Computer Programs, Databases
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Crovello, Theodore J. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Discusses the use of computers for nine different tasks in biological education: information retrieval, data accumulation, data analysis, simulation and systems analysis, decision making, experimental control, course review, computer-managed instruction, and word processing. (PEB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction
Ratcliff, Dale L. – 1983
A project was undertaken to develop a microcomputer program that would allow vocational agriculture instructors and students to enter information concerning a supervised occupational experience program (SOEP) into the computer. From there the program was to assist students to summarize that information from multiple entries and to print it out in…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Agricultural Education, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Camp, William G. – 1983
This conference presentation outlines some of the important factors for teachers to consider when selecting software and hardware to be used as teaching tools in the vocational education classroom and as a means for teaching about the occupational applications of microcomputers. Addressed in a discussion of methods and criteria for evaluating…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs