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Whiteside, Mary F.; Whiteside, J. Alan – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1988
The article considers possible health education uses for microcomputer authoring systems in such areas as instructional, questioning, and feedback strategies; answer judging capabilities, frame displays and design, student recordkeeping, and performance tracking. Also considered are documentation/user support, technical quality, and ease of…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Health Education
Thomas, Stephen B. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1988
The article presents a brief, explanatory overview of the history and basic principles of teleprocessing and its application for health education. More technical information is provided on the related topics of data transmission and error checking schemes. (CB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Data Processing, Health Education, Information Services

Peden, Blaine F. – Teaching of Psychology, 1987
Outlines an approach that integrates the microcomputer into the entire research process. Describes student use of the microcomputer before, during, and after an experiment. Discusses the benefits that students derive from conducting research using microcomputers. (Author/GEA)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Instructional Design, Microcomputers, Research Skills
Gray, Bob – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Elaborates on techniques used to obtain and maintain computer equipment. Suggestions include: conduct a needs assessment, improve staff communication, have written guidelines, be cost conscious, inspire student assistants, manage time effectively, keep accurate use records, practice hands-on management, and keep informed of current developments.…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Educational Media
Curry, Diana – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1989
Indiana University has over 300 microcomputers connected to the administrative mainframe. The issue of micro/mainframe data transfer is discussed and guidelines for planning this capability are provided. Types of micro/mainframe data transfer products, product choice, and how the product works in the transfer environment are described. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Data Processing, Higher Education
Switzer, Anna – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Describes how a school "lending library" of portable "notebook" microcomputers has successfully augmented the computers in the school computer laboratory (used primarily for computer-assisted instruction) and has added several dimensions to student and teacher use in the classroom as well as enabling teachers and students to…
Descriptors: Administrators, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education

Bingham, Margaret – T.H.E. Journal, 1999
Discusses the need for tools and instruments to measure and document the impact of technology, particularly microcomputers, on teaching and learning. Describes several tools currently being used, highlights efforts in North Carolina to track technology implementation, and includes a chart of profiling instruments. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Measurement Techniques, Microcomputers
Storm, Robert D. – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1987
A program in a special school provides 60 deaf students (ages 9-19) with microcomputer access for three to four hours per week. The microcomputer is being used to develop student writing skills (creating, editing, refining), to publish a desktop school newsletter, and to participate in a telecommunications network. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers

Semrau, Penelope – School Organisation, 1990
Describes how two Southern California school systems use computer technology within the central district office and the local school sites. Cost benefits include eliminating some paper shuffling between offices, reducing inputting redundancies, immediately accessible information, and more information accuracy. Includes 24 references. (MLH)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education
Turner, Judith Axler – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1989
The most important results of computer networking experiments on campus may be increased use of technology, but the projects did not always take the directions anticipated. The projects also highlighted problems in social and educational systems that must be solved before computing can be comfortably integrated into higher education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Change, Higher Education, Industry

Peterson, Kenneth D.; Allen, Judy Edwards – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1992
Provides several examples of ways that microcomputers can be used to enhance school teacher evaluation. Uses of computers by teachers to develop customized records and data presentation and use of computers in research on student evaluation are also considered. A sample computer program for statistical testing of student achievement data is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Walters, Donald L. – 1987
Although school district administration has previously been influenced by the introduction and use of larger computers, the microcomputer brought the potential for revolutionizing the principal's job. Many principals may still be unaware of the possible benefits offered by microcomputers or unprepared to capitalize on them. This paper addresses…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education

Reiff, Janice L. – Historical Methods, 1988
Traces the evolution of a microcomputer literacy course at Northwestern University and the implementation of a lab section that used historical content to teach computers. Describes the software used and the methods employed in teaching computer techniques using historical data and instruction. Advocates teaching more than simple word processing…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Course Descriptions, Higher Education
Kerlin, James – 1990
This document contains over 60 masters for creating overhead transparencies providing information on the Pennsylvania State University system and, in particular, the resources available for academic computing. The masters are presented in six categories: (1) Penn State; (2) Computer and Information Systems; (3) Center for Academic Computing; (4)…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Higher Education
Graczyk, Sandra L. – Spectrum, 1987
Describes the creation of a comprehensive, research-based model of concepts and practices to guide planning and implementation of micro- and mini-computer systems in school districts. The model's strategic planning activities are summarized, along with general observations and future implications of the research involved. (MLH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education