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Blasgen, Michael W. – Science, 1982
Surveys the technology of database software and hardware, describing some of the principal issues related to the user's view of data, sharing, concurrent access, security, and integrity. (JN)
Descriptors: Banking, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science
Hoy, William A., Jr. – Journal of College Placement, 1971
Despite a small number of students, a limited budget, and a tight schedule, Eastern New Mexico University organized a computerized referral system that will offer ongoing benefits to employers and students, and aid the placement operation by acting as a repository for current information. (Author)
Descriptors: College Students, Colleges, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Sawtelle, Thomas K. – 1973
The Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) is revising and enhancing its data-processing capabilities with the development of a large-scale, multi-site, on-line, integrated data base information system known as the Advanced Logistics System (ALS). A data integrity program is to be built around a Data Base Manager (DBM), an individual or a group of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers, Confidentiality
Freeman, Robert R. – 1968
A set of twenty five questions was processed against a computer-stored file of 9159 document references in the field of ferrous metallurgy, representing the 1965 coverage of the Iron and Steel Institute (London) information service. A basis for evaluation of system performance characteristics and analysis of system failures was provided by using…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Evaluation
Davison, Ned J. – Utah Language Quarterly, 1976
This article provides a description of how computer files can be used to store language materials that teachers commonly use and how they can access that material very simply and use it in a variety of ways. A computer file may be compared to a filing cabinet which has separate drawers and in each drawer separate folders. A drawer might be labeled…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Wainwright, Jane – 1975
A study of computer facilities in British libraries highlighted the respective benefits and disadvantages of using the parent institution's central computer or using a dedicated minicomputer. The large computer's technical advantages include greater opportunities for sharing or buying operational software, and the availability of experienced…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Troutman, James G. – InCider, 1986
Describes the use of Appleworks to maintain classroom records of student scores. Discusses labeling, computing, sums, averages, maximum/minimum scores, and numeric grade, as well as initializing the gradebook and how to enter scores. (JM)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Data Collection, Educational Technology
Lieberman, Michael; And Others – 1981
Designed to provide a starting point for the teacher without computer experience, this booklet deals with both the "how" and the "when" of computers in education. Educational applications described include classroom uses with the student as a passive or an active user and programs for the handicapped; the purpose of computers…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers
Herner, Saul, Ed.; Vellucci, Matthew J., Ed. – 1972
Reflecting recent developments in computer-based information systems, this book consists of verbal and flow-charted descriptions of 35 exemplary federal systems. They are arranged by government agency, with each description providing background information, discussions of current operations, and future plans. (SH)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works, Washington, DC. – 1976
Several presentations were made at the eighth meeting of the National Commission on New Technological Uses of Copyrighted Works (CONTU). The president of the Association for Computing Machinery addressed the issue of interactions of computer technology and economics, education, and society. A representative from the Center for Educational Media…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Copyrights
O'Neil, Carole; Pytlik, Mark – 1973
The Canadian Department of Education developed this manual to provide teachers and administrators with information about the potential use of computers. Part I describes at length the five components of the computer input, output, storage, control, and arithmetic/logic functions) and gives a discussion of computer languages, programing, batch…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science
Nunamaker, J. F., Jr.; And Others – 1973
A methodology is described for an automatic design system initially defined in terms of logical processes or program modules. Processes and files are grouped and reorganized in such a way as to produce an optimal design with respect to a specific target machine. Performance criteria for the optimal design are defined in terms of transport volume…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Myers, Charles A. – 1970
Last in a series of research projects on the implications of technological change and automation, this study is concerned with the use of computers in formal education and educational administration; in library systems and subsystems; in legal, legislative, and related services; in medical and hospital services; and in national and centralized…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Decentralization
International Business Machines Corp., White Plains, NY. – 1967
Preliminary specifications of major equipment and programing systems characteristics for a remote terminal central computing facility serving 25-75 secondary schools are presented. Estimation techniques developed in a previous feasibility study were used to delineate workload demands for four model regions with different numbers of institutions…
Descriptors: Centralization, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Besel, Ronald – 1971
An approach to a cost analysis of pilot, prototype, model and operational versions of the Southwest Regional Laboratory's (SWRL) Instructional Management System (IMS) is described. Five classes of systems (conceptual, pilot, prototype, model and operational) are defined, and a system development process relating classes of systems in presented.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers, Cost Estimates
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