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Bitter, Gary G.; Cameron, Allan B. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Arizona State University uses the Computer-Administered Mathematics Examination to identify preservice teachers who need mathematics remediation. Reported are the results of the testing of several groups of students. Some of the students were retested after remediation. (RH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education
Kupin, Jane L.; Whittington, Beverly R. – 1988
To gather information for its response to the issue whether to allow the use of hand-held calculators on standardized mathematics tests, the staff at Educational Testing Service (ETS), under the sponsorship of the College Board, developed a questionnaire to poll teachers of college-level mathematics about calculator and microcomputer use in…
Descriptors: Calculators, College Entrance Examinations, College Mathematics, Computer Uses in Education
Hansen, Edmund; And Others – 1991
This project sought to explore the educational potential of three models of a University of Indiana computer conferencing technology in facilitating collaborative learning and enhancing social interaction in instructional contexts that provide limited face-to-face contact among the students. The study examined each of the three models of computer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Fetler, Mark – 1983
As a baseline measurement of what is being learned about computers in California, the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of a representative sample of 17,861 high school seniors was assessed in December 1982. Developed by a committee of experts in computer technology drawn from the public school system, universities, and industry, the…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
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Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1992
This handbook for educators and officials in Texas school districts provides guidelines for planning, implementing, and evaluating technology use in order to improve student achievement. Intended for use in districts that are planning locally appropriate strategies, the handbook is divided into seven major sections: (1) Introduction (purpose, the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Check Lists, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Muha, Susan; And Others – 1988
Drawing from an examination of changing economic conditions, student needs, and training demands, this manual suggests an ideal plan for developing or revising existing college job placement services. Chapter 1 reviews the literature on the goals, components, and clients of job placement services. Chapter 2 focuses on organizational concerns, such…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Career Counseling, Career Development, Career Planning
Harley, Dwight; Wendel, Terry – 1999
This study presents preliminary information about how Alberta school jurisdictions are currently providing technical support to schools and administrative offices. The focus of the study is on costs, planning and management practices, and key issues. Six "case study" jurisdictions were examined in depth, and a questionnaire was used to…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Case Studies, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Administration
Edwards, A. D. N. – 1988
The monograph reports on two surveys conducted by the Open University (United Kingdom) to evaluate the likely consequences of the university's new home computing policy (which requires access to a microcomputer for certain courses) on students with disabilities. A telephone survey was taken of 23 disabled students, and questionnaires were…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), College Students, Computer Uses in Education
Wasman, Marcy – 1985
The evaluation report examines the Dade-Monroe Multiagency Network for Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) Students, a 3-year regional (Florida) project to improve education, mental health treatment, and residential services for this population. The program's main components--a regional case management system, a computerized information system,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
Walsh, Anne, Ed.; Feistritzer, Patricia, Ed. – 1991
During the 1991 National Catholic Principals Academy, 30 elementary school principals came together to sharpen their skills, to be exposed to new trends and ideas, and to be empowered as Catholic education administrators. This handbook is the result of sharing ideas and is a compilation of tried and true processes, "how to" advice, and practical…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Catholic Schools, Change Strategies
National Association of Independent Schools, Boston, MA. – 1990
This fourth edition of a guide for independent school business managers has been produced in looseleaf format so that changes may be made promptly as decisions of regulatory bodies require modifications in current practice. Fourteen chapters are organized under three broad topic headings. Chapters in part 1, Accounting and Financial Reporting,…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountants, Computer Uses in Education
El-Khawas, Elaine; Knopp, Linda – 1996
For the 13th year, a national survey of changes in the academic and administrative practices of American colleges and universities was undertaken. Senior administrators at 403 colleges and universities completed and returned survey questionnaires (80 percent of a sample of 506). Responses were statistically weighted so that results were…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Administration, College Faculty, College Freshmen