Principals should consider whether their school's student information system is performing all the needed functions. A typical SIS addresses the following broad categories: biographical, demographic, and health records; attendance records; student and resource scheduling; grade reporting; and discipline reporting. Advice for integrating systems…

Computer-based management systems offer an efficient means of recording, categorizing, and summarizing data on student discipline. This article furnishes basic information on developing student files, entering data, and generating meaningful reports, such as individual student profiles, date and period frequency, student referral distribution, and…

Mechanical examples of musical technology, like the Steinway piano, are well known and accepted. Use of computers and electronic technology is the next logical step in developing art of music. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is explained, along with digital devices (such as synthesizers, sequencers, music notation software, multimedia,…

Six computer applications in education are word processing, computer-assisted instruction, computer-aided design, computer authoring systems, computer data systems, and computer storage. Computers may assist students with three learning stages: acquisition, transformation, and evaluation of information. Advances in computer programing, software,…

Offers modest predictions concerning technology's role in the 1990's English curriculum. Forecasts are confined to teaching composition with computers and use of desktop publishing, video technologies, and new educational software. Enthusiasm over good software must not diminish commitment to productive talk in the classroom. Includes nine…

Rapidly changing technology affects not only teaching techniques, but also the kinds of skills taught. New mathematics software such as the Geometric Supposer and Mathematica can function as "learning ramps" or "intellectual sandboxes" for secondary students. Videodisks, telecommunications,and expert systems will be more widely available in…

Y2K problems include software programming issues involving chronology and microchips embedded in every conceivable piece of electronic equipment. Procrastination is not in schools' best interest. Administrators should initiate five conversion stages: awareness, assessment, renovation, validation, and implementation. A sample equipment checklist…

School administrators must make yearly technology decisions, hoping they are spending the public's money wisely and that the new computer systems will benefit their students. This article presents some general (tongue-in-cheek) rules about choosing computer systems, using and modifying software, training staff, and purchasing and upgrading…