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Shepard, William – Educause Quarterly, 2002
Describes how Cleveland State University implemented a strategy that includes a standard, support, and training for use of personal digital assistants (PDAs). Explains how this has helped put the campus in control of how the technology is used in the enterprise. (EV)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education, Program Implementation
Tiene, Drew; Luft, Pamela – Educational Technology, 2002
Discussion of school hardware and software selection focuses on a study that identified the most useful pieces of hardware and accompanying software applications as rated by teachers whose sixth- through eighth-grade classes spent a semester working in a special technology-rich environment at Kent State University. Compares ratings by teachers and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Higher Education
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Shenouda, Wagih; Wolfe, Vicki – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1996
Describes the development of an electronic language laboratory at the State University of New York College at Old Westbury. Topics include the selection of hardware and software, two English-as-a-Second-Language programs, integration into the classroom curriculum, and benefits of computer-assisted language instruction. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Tuttle, Harry Grover – MultiMedia Schools, 1997
Describes electronic portfolios and explains their use to relate student work to educational standards, demonstrate wider dimensions of learning, and interconnections with hyperlinks. Other topics include selecting an electronic portfolio program, including lists of vendors; components of electronic portfolios; portfolio management; and hardware…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Electronic Text
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Giesecke, Joan R.; McNeil, Beth; Minks, Gina L. B. – Journal of Library Administration, 2000
Defines electronic text centers as tools for digital collection development in the humanities and describes experiences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in developing an electronic text center. Considers staffing, standards for encoding and describing electronic texts, hardware and software selection, and partnerships with the University of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Electronic Text
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Reese, Sam; Davis, Adam – Music Educators Journal, 1998
Addresses obtaining technology for music education by using an approach that keeps people, teaching, and learning at the forefront of education. Highlights the five steps involved: (1) begin with people and purposes; (2) determine how much space you need; (3) select the software; (4) choose hardware for the software; and (5) seek funding. (CMK)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Educational Facilities, Educational Objectives
Essex, Christopher; Hallett, Karen – Educational Technology, 2002
Discusses the use of digital video projects for online courses in higher education and presents a list of 10 recommendations for helping faculty with the digital video project development process. Highlights include timelines; funding; planning; knowing the audience; hardware and software choices; evaluation; research; and publicizing the…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Educational Finance
McKinley, Thomas W. – School Business Affairs, 1994
The area of finance should be the first one to be automated or upgraded with computers. After a needs analysis, a computer consultant will work with management to determine a realistic budget that will get the most computing power for the dollars available. Offers 10 tips for working with consultants. (MLF)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Consultants
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Mitchell, Donald P.; Scigliano, John A. – Internet and Higher Education, 2000
Describes the development of an online learning environment for a visually impaired professional. Topics include physical barriers, intellectual barriers, psychological barriers, and technological barriers; selecting appropriate hardware and software; and combining technologies that include personal computers, Web-based resources, network…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection
Galganski, Carol; Peters, Tom; Bell, Lori – Computers in Libraries, 2002
Describes the integration of personal digital assistants into a medical center library's services in Illinois. Discusses training for users; hardware selection; software selection and content; technical support; the role of libraries, including the creation of policies and procedures; and future challenges. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
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Riley, Peter C.; Gallo, Louis C. – T.H.E. Journal, 2000
Discusses the use of technology in training and higher education. Considers current technologies; establishing a vision before implementing technology; needs assessment; hardware and software considerations; facility limitations; design considerations; curriculum support; and student and instructor needs. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Courseware
Hale, Charles – Illinois Libraries, 1996
Describes the development of a community information network funded by LSCA (Library Services and Construction Act) Title III money, from the Illinois State Library to Millikin University (Decatur, IL). Highlights include a historical background; strategic planning; community planning for the network infrastructure, including hardware and software…
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Community Planning, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection
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Haugland, Susan W. – Young Children, 2000
Discusses how to use computers to facilitate learning with young children in early care and education settings. Includes discussion of software selection, website selection, connections of software and websites to the curriculum, and computer selection. Lists strategies for facilitating equitable access, improving computer availability, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Kirkpatrick, Cheryl H.; Morgan, Catherine Buck – Computers in Libraries, 2001
Describes methods used by the South Carolina State Library to make its library, both the workstations and the Web site, more accessible to visually and physically handicapped patrons. Discusses choosing new hardware and software, renovating the workstations, and becoming more aware of user needs; and lists resources for Web accessibility…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Selection
Graf, Nancy – Technology Connection, 1995
Provides guidelines for purchasing and installing CD-ROM technology in school libraries. Considerations include hardware and software selection and familiarity with new products. Two lists are provided that contain contact information for six companies and recommendations for six standard CD-ROM reference sources to include on a network. (JKP)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Criteria, Guidelines
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