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Seligsohn, I. J. – 1968
This book offers the career-minded young reader insight into computers and computer-programming, by describing the nature of the work, the actual workings of the machines, the language of computers, their history, and their far-reading and increasing applications in business, industry, science, education, defense, and government. At the same time,…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Opportunities, Computer Programs, Computer Science
Bureau of the Budget, Washington, DC. – 1971
The terms in this glossary come from the fields of electronics, communications, systems analysis, mathematics, and computer science. When two or more terms have the same meaning, the preferred term is noted. Relationships between terms are shown by descriptive cross-referencing expressions (i.e., similar to, contrasted with, related to, clarified…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Science, Data Processing, Electromechanical Technology
Tennessee State Dept. of Education, Nashville. Div. of Vocational-Technical Education. – 1980
This data processing curriculum contains 23 units of instruction for an articulated program in the occupations of data processing. It consists of an introductory mini-series on data-processing concepts, as well as data entry operator, computer operator, programmer, and systems analyst units. Introductory materials include program goals and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Science, Curriculum Guides, Data Processing
Couger, J. Daniel, Ed. – Computing Newsletter, 1976
This bibliography lists computer-oriented books, primarily textbooks, according to the following subject areas: (1) introduction to electronic data processing; (2) computer programing and computer languages; (3) systems analysis; (4) systems design; (5) computer-based management information systems; (6) computer applications; (7) special subjects;…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Computers
Psychological Corp., New York, NY. – 1981
The Certificate in Data Processing (CDP) Examination conducted by the Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) is one of the qualifications for the CDP. The May 1981 administration tested 3,601 candidates at 149 international test sites. Half of the candidates were taking the examination for the first time and were taking all…
Descriptors: Administration, Certification, Computer Science, Data Processing
Cherry, Jim – 1973
The modern educator works in a society threatened by several potential revolutions and torn by the conflict between the philosophies of materialism and humanism. In this situation the data processor has a unique opportunity to contribute to educational efficiency and to human harmony, provided he adopts certain premises and procedures. Regarding…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computers, Data Processing
Kennedy, F. D. – 1968
This report, the result of developmental research on a planning information system for North Carolina, describes the planning process at higher levels of State government, defines a general information system and derives a planning information system from various types of planning, provides guidelines for system design and evaluation, and…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Data Processing, Design, Information Needs
Farmer, James; And Others – 1979
Characteristics of student financial aid systems are reported and a framework for evaluating student financial aid systems and classifying major data processing designs is presented. The goals of a student financial aid system are discussed, including improved service to students, increased utilization of available funds, compliance with…
Descriptors: Automation, Compliance (Legal), Computer Programs, Computer Science
Oettinger, Anthony G. – 1960
The compilation of a dictionary for automatic translation from Russian to English is described in detail. Emphasis is placed on: (1) morphological and functional classifications of Russian words, (2) dictionary compilation, (3) the structure of signs, (4) automatic information-processing machines, (5) from the automatic dictionary to the automatic…
Descriptors: Codification, Computational Linguistics, Computer Programs, Computer Science
International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2012
The IADIS CELDA 2012 Conference intention was to address the main issues concerned with evolving learning processes and supporting pedagogies and applications in the digital age. There had been advances in both cognitive psychology and computing that have affected the educational arena. The convergence of these two disciplines is increasing at a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, Academic Support Services, Access to Computers