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Doyle, John Kevin; Meeker, Ralph D. – College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, 2008
The authors assign semester- or quarter-long team-based projects in several Computer Science and Finance courses. This paper reports on our experience in designing, managing, and evaluating such projects. In particular, we discuss the effects of team size and of various peer evaluation schemes on team performance and student learning. We report…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Computer Science, Information Systems, Money Management
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Mumford, Enid; And Others – Impact of Science on Society, 1978
System design can be improved through the participation of the people who will eventually use the system, if they can be provided with the necessary skills. A framework for such an approach to system design is described.
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computers, Design, Systems Analysis
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Schell, George P. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1988
Reviews the development of artificial intelligence systems and the mechanisms used, including knowledge representation, programing languages, and problem processing systems. Eleven books and 6 journals are listed as sources of information on artificial intelligence. (23 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Heuristics
School Business Affairs, 1980
The Portsmouth (Virginia) school district, through its computerized energy management system, has saved money in energy use and also reduced manpower and maintenance expenses. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Cost Effectiveness
American School and University, 1981
By installing a computerized energy management system in only four of its schools, the Portsmouth (Virginia) school district has cut its electrical use 23 percent. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Climate Control, Computer Science, Electronic Control, Elementary Secondary Education
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McCann, Patrick H. – Computers and Education, 1983
Discusses the design and development of the user-computer interface in terms of the personal computer user's psychological needs and physical, perceptual, and conceptual contact with the system. Principles for the development of a user-system dialog that meets the requirements of transparency and visibility are suggested. Twenty-six references are…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Computer Science, Design Preferences, Design Requirements
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Surendran, Ken; Ehie, Ike C.; Somarajan, Chellappan – Journal of Information Technology Education, 2005
This paper illustrates an approach used to enhance student learning outcomes in a combined cross-listed Systems Analysis and Design (SA&D) course and examines benefits perceived by students through analysis of assessment and students feedback. The SA&D course is a required course in both the Management Information Systems (MIS) major and the…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Required Courses, Design, Student Evaluation