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United Nations Centre for Regional Development, Nagoya (Japan). – 1986
This report on an expert meeting, which was held to consider the training needs of local and regional planners in developing countries in the use and application of information systems and technology, presents both a report of the meeting and a summary of the proceedings. The meeting report includes a brief introduction, the conclusions reached…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Course Descriptions, Developing Nations, Information Systems
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Helander, Martin G.; Palanivel, Thiagarajan – Impact of Science on Society, 1992
Addresses research results and controversies concerning the ergonomic design of computer work stations ranging from the traditional concerns with anthropometric fashions, work posture, and visual performance to the recent considerations about human information processing capacities and awareness of problem-solving strategies. (eight references)…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Human Factors Engineering
Regional Development Dialogue, 1987
This issue of Regional Development Dialogue contains selected papers presented at an expert meeting sponsored by the United Nations Centre for Regional Development on training in information systems for local and regional planning in developing countries. The following papers are included: (1) "Information System for Local and Regional…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Course Descriptions, Developing Nations, Information Systems
Doyle, Denis; Levinson, Eliot – American School Board Journal, 1993
Examples of school systems that are using technology effectively show that school districts should take the following steps: (1) link measurable educational purposes with technology; (2) manage organizational and instructional changes to support technology; (3) create a long-term infrastructure plan for the entire school district; and (4)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Board of Education Policy, Computer System Design, Educational Objectives