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Dembowski, Frederick L. – 1986
This chapter of "Principles of School Business Management" provides an overview of the role of computers--and microcomputers in particular--in the school business management process. The chapter opens with a background discussion of the management information system (MIS) concept in general. This topic is examined in terms of the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Management Information Systems, Microcomputers
Mihalevich, J. Richard; McClaskey, Michael – 1988
This manual for a workshop on the use of telecommunications in the schools begins by presenting a connection decision chart, the session objectives, and the agenda. Information presented for the workshop covers the basic concepts and elements of telecommunications; the specific elements of a telecommunications system; the evaluation and selection…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Dial Access Information Systems, Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education

Scott, Peter – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Briefly describes online library catalogs and other types of Internet resources accessible through HYTELNET, a hypertext browser. Instructions for obtaining the software and five sample screens are included, and the system updating process is explained. (Contains two references.) (NRP)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Gateway Systems
Penny, Judith H. – 1984
Designed to make computer users comfortable with both computers and user/reference manual instructions before they have hands-on training, this primer is an introduction to computer concepts, devices, and terms. Common questions related to learning about data processing are addressed, and the following topics are covered: captured data; reports;…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computers

Mclachlan, Robin – History Computer Review, 1996
Outlines several realistic, practical, classroom-tested strategies for using computers to augment undergraduate history instruction. These include drawing on databases to provide illustrative examples during class lectures and tutorials centering on research questions to be answered in the computer lab. Describes a class project involving…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education

Munro, R. K.; Hillis, P. L. M. – History Computer Review, 1996
Describes three hypermedia databases designed to support secondary education classes in Scottish history. The databases contain mostly 19th-century census information with links to subjects such as fashion, education, and entertainment. Interactive interfaces allow students to create original research applications. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Ogg, Harold C. – 1997
This book outlines computing and information science from the perspective of what librarians and educators need to do with computer technology and how it can help them perform their jobs more efficiently. It provides practical explanations and library applications for non-technical users of desktop computers and other library automation tools.…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education