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Peer reviewedAuten, Anne – English Journal, 1982
Suggests practical measures for evaluating computer hardware. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Equipment Standards, Microcomputers
Alexander, Wilma Jean – VocEd, 1982
Explains how schools can purchase computer software. Lists are presented of (1) sources of published evaluations of selected software, (2) publications which contain names and sources of programs, and (3) magazines providing program listings appropriate for classroom use. (CT)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Information Sources, Periodicals
Pogrow, Stanley – Electronic Learning, 1983
As school districts increasingly acquire administrative application software, a concern will be to maintain compatability levels among programs. How to determine compatability levels and software integration needs are discussed, as well as ways to integrate specific application and general application software. (MBR)
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Programs, Guidelines, Purchasing
Levin, Dan – Executive Educator, 1982
Six school administrators and computer users give advice on coping with microcomputer software problems. Suggestions include contacting other software users, sampling computer programs or watching software demonstrations before buying, and ensuring adequate program documentation. (RW)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Jones, Richard M. – School Business Affairs, 1981
A computer program that utilizes an optical scanning machine is used for ordering supplies in a Louisiana school system. The program provides savings in time and labor, more accurate data, and easy-to-use reports. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency
Nelson, Mason A. – American School and University, 1980
A step-by-step guide to setting up an inventory control system that works. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Inventory, Purchasing
Crawford, Chase W. – School Business Affairs, 1983
Questions to ask concerning microcomputer software to be used for school business management. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Computer Programs, Criteria, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedCountermine, Terry; Lang, Mary – Childhood Education, 1983
Provides a checklist for helping educators estimate the costs of purchasing computers and maintaining a computer program. (MP)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Programs, Computers, Cost Estimates
Hansen, Shirley – School Administrator, 1983
An overview of what is available in energy management systems, tips for writing specifications, and pitfalls to avoid. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Contracts, Electronic Control
Independent School, 1982
Offers guidelines for successfully selecting computer software, integrating it into the school operation, and training personnel. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
Pogrow, Stanley – School Administrator, 1982
Continued from the front cover, this article offers suggestions about selecting and purchasing microcomputers and software for schools. (WD)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
Delf, Robert M. – American School and University, 1981
The first article in a three-part series to help purchasers obtain the best computer software for their budgets tells how to define requirements before soliciting bids for software. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMarshall, David G. – AEDS Journal, 1982
Describes a series of decision-making steps regarding the purchase of microcomputers for administrative use in schools. Includes such topics as defining information needs and purchasing computer hardware and software. (Author/JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Standards, Information Needs, Management Information Systems
Delf, Robert M. – American School and University, 1981
The second article in a series of three to help purchasers obtain the best computer programs for their budgets, deals with bid solicitation and software evaluation. The first article appeared in the July 1981 issue. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
Smith, Richard A.; Spokony, Marion – Electronic Education, 1982
The importance of user needs and computer software is stressed in a series of questions designed to aid in the selection and evaluation of computer systems for use in schools. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Educational Equipment, Educational Needs
