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Managing Multiple Sources of Information in an Independent K-12 Private School: A Case Study in a Student Information Systems Evaluation
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Yares, Ali Chava Kaufman – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Information is everywhere and finding the best method to manage it is a problem that all types of organizations have to deal with. Schools use Student Information Systems (SIS) to manage Student Data, Financial Information, Development, Human Resources, Admission, Financial Aid, Enrollment, Scheduling, and Health Information. A survey of 107…
Descriptors: Private Schools, Education, Information Systems, Databases
A Preliminary Assessment of Google Scholar as a Source of EAP Students' Research Materials
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Helms-Park, Rena; Radia, Pavlina; Stapleton, Paul – Internet and Higher Education, 2007
While the use of a search engine to find secondary sources is now a commonplace practice among undergraduate writers, recent studies show that students' online searches often lead to materials that are wholly or partially unsuitable for academic purposes. Accordingly, this project set out to determine whether using a more specialized search…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Internet, English for Academic Purposes, Information Sources
The Clearinghouse Presents: Ten Great Technology Resources for the History-Social Science Classroom.
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Vaille, John A.; Bridges, Brian; Liette, Mary – Social Studies Review, 1998
Describes the California Instructional Technology Clearinghouse and its online, searchable database of more than 2600 recommended software, video, and Internet-based instructional resources. Outlines the review and recommendation process used by the Clearinghouse. Presents reviews of 10 products representative of those in the database. (DSK)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
A Few Bytes of Technological Advice.
Ho, Curtis – Kamehameha Journal of Education, 1995
When integrated appropriately into the curriculum, technology can support the achievement of specific learning outcomes. To help newcomers to technology, the paper lists professional journals, technology organizations, and quality software and multimedia catalogs and presents a list of strategies teachers can use to evaluate whether technology can…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
ERes--A Web-Based Electronic Reserve System.
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Kesten, Philip R. – 1997
ERes, an electronic reserve system, allows faculty and staff to make documents available on the World Wide Web without requiring any technical skills. The system was developed at Santa Clara University (California). This paper provides an overview of ERes and includes: technical information; the user interface for entering and viewing documents;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Surfing for Social Studies Software: A Practical Guide to Locating and Selecting Resources on the Internet.
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Foster, Stuart J.; Hoge, John – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1997
Reviews a list of seven Web sites that provide extensive information on software available from educational agencies or companies specializing in media products. Recommends 15 social studies software programs covering a variety of topics including the Mayan civilization, Abraham Lincoln, and the Vietnam War. (MJP)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection