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The Integration of Word Processing with Data Processing in an Educational Environment. Final Report.
Patterson, Lorna; Schlender, Jim – 1982
A project examined the Office of the Future and determined trends regarding an integration of word processing and data processing. It then sought to translate those trends into an educational package to develop the potential information specialist. A survey instrument completed by 33 office managers and word processing and data processing…
Descriptors: Business Education, Clerical Occupations, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedKirby, Margaret S.; Oliver, J. Dale – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1983
Describes a study that used survey research techniques to identify duties and tasks related to work performed by data entry operators. Based upon survey findings, a catalog of performance objectives and guides was developed, which is especially useful for instructors, as well as administrators and curriculum specialists. (NRJ)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business Education, Computer Science Education, Data Processing Occupations
Delaware State Dept. of Public Instruction, Dover. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1988
A project was conducted to recommend the acquisition and installation of state-of-the-art computer laboratories, software, and teacher training that will better prepare students in Delaware for employment in information processing occupations. Four major activities were undertaken: (1) a survey of 1,426 Delaware office workers to determine the…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Software, Data Processing Occupations, Employer Attitudes
Homer, Michael M. – 1981
In July 1981, Utah Technical College (UTC) conducted a survey of businesses in the Salt Lake City area to gather information for the development of a curriculum integrating computer applications with business course instruction. The survey sought to determine the status and usage of current micro/mini computer equipment, future data processing…
Descriptors: Business Education, Business Skills, Community Colleges, Computer Programs
Download full textScriven, Jolene D.; And Others – 1981
A study was conducted (1) to determine current practices in word processing installations in selected organizations throughout the United States, and (2) to ascertain anticipated future developments in word processing as well as to provide recommendations for educational institutions that prepare workers for business offices. Seven interview…
Descriptors: Business Correspondence, Business Education, Business Skills, Clerical Occupations
PDF pending restorationLambrecht, Judith J.; McLean, Gary N. – 1977
The purpose of this study was to determine the educational background characteristics of data processing instructors and their needs for further preparation in the data processing area. Three types of institutions in Minnesota and Wisconsin were identified as pertinent sources of information: (1) secondary schools, (2) post secondary technical…
Descriptors: Business Education, Community Colleges, Data Processing, Inservice Teacher Education
Cannon, Francis R.; And Others – 1978
To give those business and vocational educators involved in curriculum development a better understanding of data processing personnel requirements, a study was initiated to determine the status of data processing equipment and personnel in selected Pennsylvania businesses. Following a literature review, a questionnaire was developed, revised, and…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computers, Curriculum Development, Data Processing Occupations
Milwaukee Area Technical Coll., WI. – 1988
This report and research analysis relate to the Milwaukee Area Technical College Research Project, a study undertaken to determine a curriculum to meet the information processing/management training needs of individuals entering or continuing careers in the information marketing and business data processing occupational clusters. The report of…
Descriptors: Business Education, Community Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
Foellinger, Juanita; Aspinwall-Lamberts, Julie – 1980
A survey was conducted during Spring 1979 to assess the employment and/or educational activities of Lane Community College (LCC) vocational students who either graduated or dropped out during 1977-78. Members of the survey sample, comprised of 442 graduates and 306 early leavers, were asked to indicate: (1) the full-time/part-time status of their…
Descriptors: Age, Allied Health Occupations Education, Business Education, College Graduates
