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Brese, Falk, Ed.; Carstens, Ralph, Ed. – International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement, 2009
To support and promote secondary analyses, the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) is making the SITES 2006 international database and accompanying User Guide available to researchers, analysts, and public users. The database comprises national contexts and school- and teacher-level data from 23 education…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Questionnaires, Information Technology, Educational Technology
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
Guidelines, jointly developed and endorsed by CAUSE and EDUCOM--two key organizations in the field of higher education information technology--are presented. They were created to provide institutions and regional accrediting associations with evaluation guidelines for information technology resources to use as a reference when developing their own…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computers
Britz, J. J. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1996
Assesses the impact of technology on privacy. Discusses electronic monitoring of people in the workplace; interception and reading of e-mail messages; merging of databases which contain personal information; rise in the number of hackers; and the development of software that makes the decoding of digital information virtually impossible. Presents…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Confidentiality, Databases
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Carter, Bryan J. – T.H.E. Journal, 1995
Provides guidelines for producing CD-ROMs. Issues include target platform; disc architecture and formats; data integrity and performance; CD-ROM recording systems; publishing service bureaus; insurance concerns; a step-by-step production strategy; cost comparisons; and spreadsheets for decision support. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Cost Estimates, Databases, Equipment Evaluation
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Diaz, Karen R.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1994
Four articles describe the usefulness of the Internet to reference librarians and discuss Internet search tools: "Getting Started on the Net" (Karen R. Diaz); "Gopher Searching Using VERONICA" (Lousie McGillis); "How to Use VERONICA To Find Information on the Internet" (Jackie Mardikian); and "The Internet…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Databases
See, John – 1991
Designed to serve as a resource for school districts, this manual focuses on new applications of the information technologies that are available for use in education. The first of four chapters presents a statement of the values, philosophy, mission, and goals of the Minnesota State Board of Education. An outline of learner goals and objectives is…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology
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Downing, Jeff – RSR Reference Services Review, 1988
Examines four areas of planning for libraries before incorporating CD-ROM reference systems: (1) hardware, including a microcomputer, CD-ROM reader, and printer; (2) databases; (3) search and retrieval software; and (4) user education. (3 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
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Scaife, Jon; Wellington, Jerry – 1993
Science and technology are often presented and taught as two separate essences. When this is done, students as well as teachers are forced to attempt to develop the appropriate linkages. This book is one of a series designed to help teachers develop their science and technological education in ways that are both satisfying to themselves and…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Elementary School Science
Connors, Eugene T.; Valesky, Thomas C. – 1986
This "fastback" outlines the steps to take in computerizing school administration. After an introduction that lists the potential benefits of microcomputers in administrative offices, the booklet begins by delineating a three-step process for establishing an administrative computer system: (1) creating a district-level committee of administrators,…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Data Processing
Wood, M. Sandra, Ed. – 1995
This book is intended to provide ready access to a wide range of literature about librarians educating users to utilize biomedical and health science information resources. The chapters were selected from articles published in "Medical Reference Services Quarterly" from 1987 to 1994. The 27 chapters are divided into five parts: (1)…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Databases
Mendrinos, Roxanne – 1994
This guide to using the tools of online databases, telecommunications, and CD-ROM technology in the educational environment provides a practical introduction to the concepts and importance of information literacy and high technology resource-based learning. It also describes the drawbacks and advantages of these tools from an educator's viewpoint.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
Illinois Occupational Skill Standards and Credentialing Council, Carbondale. – 2003
These skill standards for the information technology end user applications cluster are intended to be a guide to workforce preparation program providers in defining content for their programs and to employers to establish the skills and standards necessary for job acquisition. An introduction provides the Illinois perspective; Illinois…
Descriptors: Clerical Occupations, Community Colleges, Competency Based Education, Computer Oriented Programs