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Edwards, Richard; Fenwick, Tara – Studies in Continuing Education, 2016
In a wide range of fields, professional practice is being transformed by the increasing influence of digital analytics: the massive volumes of big data, and software algorithms that are collecting, comparing and calculating that data to make predictions and even decisions. Researchers in a number of social sciences have been calling attention to…
Descriptors: Professional Education, Data Processing, Professionalism, Educational Practices
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Fancott, Terrill; Kamthan, Pankaj; Shahmir, Nazlie – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2012
In recent years, user stories have emerged in academia, as well as industry, as a notable approach for expressing user requirements of interactive software systems that are developed using agile methodologies. There are social aspects inherent to software development, in general, and user stories, in particular. This paper presents directions and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Web 2.0 Technologies, Internet, Social Networks
Jonassen, David – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1985
Describes a procedure for using commonly available database management systems to produce indexes on microcomputers. Production steps discussed include creation of the database, data entry, database sort, formatting, and editing. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Indexes, Indexing
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Depradine, Colin – Computers & Education, 2007
With the rapid development of the information communication and technology (ICT) infrastructure in the Caribbean, there is an increasing demand for skilled software developers to meet the ICT needs of the region. Consequently, the web-based applications course offered at the University of the West Indies, has been redeveloped. One major part of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Technology, Computer Software, Strategic Planning
Miller, Michael J.; Goley, George F., IV – Popular Computing, 1984
Identifies essential database management terminology and groups the various types of database management programs into three basic categories for discussion of basic features, typical applications, and costs. A table of the leading programs available in each category includes the manufacturer's name and address, hardware requirements, and price…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Costs, Definitions
Wilcox, Kimberley – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Outline Processor Markup Language (OPML) is an emerging format that allows for the creation of customized research packages to push to patrons. It is a way to gather collections of Web resources (links, RSS feeds, multimedia files), organize them as outlines, and publish them in a format that others can share and even subscribe to. In this…
Descriptors: Hypermedia, Metadata, Web Sites, Internet
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Raitt, David I.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1986
Three separate articles present advantages and disadvantages of microcomputer use in libraries and some guidelines for determining whether their use is appropriate. Highlights include potential of microcomputers for improving existing situations; merits of automation; health hazards posed by microcomputers; man-machine interface difficulties;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Debate, Information Processing
Pournelle, Jerry – Popular Computing, 1984
Describes the computer field before the advent of CP/M (Control Program for Microcomputers), an operating system which facilitated compatibility between different computers. CP/M's functions and flaws and the advent of Apple DOS and UCSD Pascal, two additional widely used operating systems, and the significance of their development are also…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Equipment, History, Information Processing
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Wallmannsberger, Josef – Electronic Library, 1994
Discusses the World Wide Web (W3) and its relevance to a philosophy of science. Topics include PORIDGE, an electronically mediated encyclopedia of postmodern knowledge; hypertext mark-up language; W3 as a medium for information ecologies; the relationship between W3 and the user; social manufacture of knowledge; and W3 as a model. (29 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Encyclopedias, Hypermedia
Tennant, Roy – Library Journal, 2005
Metadata is often created in a time-consuming process by catalogers, digital library technicians, and others. It is then underused in the systems. But recent experiments by some library organizations indicate that only the surface is being scratched on what data can do. The American West Project at the California Digital Library (CDL) is…
Descriptors: Metadata, Information Management, Information Processing, Electronic Libraries
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Elvin, P. J. – Electronic Library, 1986
Discusses shortcomings of a computer program previously described (Electronic Library, April 1985) to create Keyword Out of Context (KWOC) indexes. Program modifications are described which allow indexers to edit terms as the index is being compiled so term consistency is achieved and language conventions are observed. Examples are presented. (MBR)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Software, Editing, Flow Charts
Franklin, Carl – Online, 1989
Clarifies the definition of hypertext by contrasting traditional database management systems and associative information management systems software. Relative strengths and weaknesses of each approach are discussed, and useful applications of hypertext on personal computers are described. A glossary and a directory of product information are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Definitions
Akman, Ibrahim; Kocamustafaogullari, Kemal – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1995
Outlines the nature of information processing projects and discusses some project management programming packages. Describes an in-house interface program developed to utilize a selected project management package (TIMELINE) by using Oracle Data Base Management System tools and Pascal programming language for the management of information system…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Software Selection, Database Management Systems
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Pistorius, J. M.; Smith, J. W. – Electronic Library, 1985
Describes development and implementation of microcomputer system for request handling, recordkeeping, and invoicing at the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information (CSTI) Document Delivery Service of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Unforeseen advantages of the system are reviewed, including electronic…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Fenichel, Carol Hansen; Murphy, John J. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
Discusses microcomputer software designed specifically to be used in the online bibliographic database search process. The specialized communications software discussed includes programs that aid in database selection, logging on, uploading, searching, downloading, post-processing, and recordkeeping. A directory of specialized communications…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Databases, Information Processing
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