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Waters, John K. – T.H.E. Journal, 2009
This article introduces Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF), a specification for data sharing among educational software applications that has grown to 10 disparate software applications. This new version (code name Columbus) is likely to give districts more vendors to choose from--maybe a lot more--because it will be arriving with a profound…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Technology Uses in Education
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Waters, John K. – T.H.E. Journal, 2008
Data integration is one of the single most challenging tasks any district can face. Fortunately for school districts throughout the country with data scattered in disparate systems, an open specification known as the Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) is mitigating that challenge. SIF has emerged as a cornerstone of K-12 data warehousing,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Computer Software, School Districts, Educational Cooperation
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Armijo, Eduardo J.; And Others – T.H.E. Journal, 1994
Describes the development of CARAS (Computer-Assisted Risk Accountability System), a school-based case management system for at-risk students that is being pilot-tested in several school districts in the state of Washington. Highlights include needs assessment; monitoring and follow-up; problems; program evaluation; and future plans. (Contains two…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Evaluation Methods
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Mastel, Vern L. – T.H.E. Journal, 1996
Describes the development of a wide area network (WAN) in the Bismarck Public School District (North Dakota). Topics include design goals, network infrastructure, implementing library access, sharing resources across platforms, electronic mail, dial-in access, Internet access, adhering to software licenses, shareware and freeware, and monitoring…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education