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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
Nag, B. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Reviews the efforts of Indian schools to promote computer studies. Describes the Computer Literacy and Studies in Schools (CLASS) project which represents India's first organized effort toward introduction of computers into schools. Cites several problems to be faced in the Indian educational system. (CW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Ricks, John – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Points out that mainframe computer users today can make their requirements known to the computer in simple English. Provides a listing of fourth generation computer language advantages over third generation languages. Summarizes a program to streamline faculty records on a mainframe computer. (MVL)
Descriptors: Artificial Languages, College Science, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Kearsley, Greg – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Stresses that not enough attention has been given to the need to teach computer skills to school administrators. Lists five basic competencies for a computer literate school administrator. Suggests 12 topics to be taught in the administrator course. (MVL)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Education, Administrator Role
Corbett, Albert – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Discusses a research project that uses artificial intelligence techniques to help teach programing. Describes principles and implementation of the LISP Intelligent Tutoring System (LISPITS). Explains how the artificial intelligence technique was developed and possible future research. (MVL)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science
Willis, John A. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Discusses the implementation of a software system that allows teachers to take advantage of large banks of questions in subject areas. Explains that this plan is the result of a 1981 court mandate to standardize learning outcomes. Follows the development of the system and choosing of the software. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Roblyer, M. D. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Summarizes the sources, statistical methods, and general findings from the review. Poses findings on specific questions of research. Gives implications of past research for the future. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Elementary School Science
Barnes, J. Wesley; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Discusses a computer assisted learning system for engineering statistics based on personalized system of instruction methods. Describes the system's network, development, course structure, programing, and security. Lists the benefits of the system. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Jones, Tom – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes a method for more effectively storing information on a videodisk to allow greater flexibility. Argues that in order to best use the limited capacity of a single sided video disk that shorter integrated units be used. Gives several examples. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Educational Media, Elementary School Science
Bertelson, Catherine L.; Klemin, V. Wayne – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Discusses the value of computer graphics as an important part of business curricula. Describes the graphics course in the business education department at Central Washington University. Lists the course objectives and the hardware and software requirements for this course. Stresses the value of graphics skills for effective commmunication. (CW)
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Goode, Mike – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Describes a successful school model that is piloting computer hardware and software while reviewing and modifying classroom strategies and instructional techniques. Discusses the purpose of the school and a typical day of instruction. Lists results for the fifth and sixth grades. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Scigliano, John A.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Describes a system which emulates a face-to-face classroom where groups of students can participate online using standard low cost personal computer hardware at the student's location. Provides an overview, rationale, assumptions, design problems, and limitations of the program. Discusses alternative uses and evaluation of the technique. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
Ross, Steven M.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1989
Describes a tutoring system using a computer network between sixth graders and Master of Arts in Teaching candidates. Notes each student and teacher had access to a computer at home and at school. Develops the tutoring model and discusses the outcomes of the first year. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Burney, James D.; And Others – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Discusses Alabama's attempt to provide computer aided instruction in remedial and initial instruction. Describes the program's funding, obstacles, and mileposts. Lists five phases for program development of competency software. Notes that 125 mathematics and five reading programs are available. (MVL)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Tanner, Dennis F.; Bane, Robert K. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Examines the current development of computer compact disk storage devices (CD-ROM). Describes the basics of how the CD-ROM operates and identifies educational uses. Lists companies currently providing CD-ROM software and producing CD-ROM players. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software