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Vanderbilt, M. D.; Horn, H. R., Jr. – Consulting Engineer, 1977
Describes the components and the capabilities of nine minicomputers and how they are capable of serving as a terminal with remote IBM 360 or 370 computers. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Independent School, 1982
Offers guidelines for successfully selecting computer software, integrating it into the school operation, and training personnel. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
Pournelle, Jerry – onComputing, 1980
The author critically and thoroughly evaluates the text editing capabilities and performance of word processors and concludes that for programing applications MicroPro's WordMaster is the best software bargain around, with WordStar, Magic Wand, and Electric Pencil running behind. (KC)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
Press, Larry – onComputing, 1980
Described are types of programs used for processing text (editors, print formatters, and word processors), followed by the comparison of four word-processing packages: Auto Scribe, Electric Pencil, Magic Want and Word Star. With the exception of Auto Scribe, all programs reviewed are CP/M versions. (KC)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Data Processing
Lindelow, John – 1983
In four chapters, this research report on computers in education examines computer hardware (the machinery) and software (or courseware, programmed instructions that tell the hardware what to do), classroom uses of computers, ways of bringing computers into the schools, and four districts that have successfully introduced computers into their…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction
Martin, Thomas H.; And Others – 1975
A policy study was conducted in four rounds to assess the anticipated payoff of investment by the Advanced Research Projects Office in the development of a new family of terminals for use by the military in computer-assisted instruction. Members of the panel of experts proposed features, rated them, and reacted to the resulting ratings. Of the 24…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computers, Equipment Evaluation
National Association of Elementary School Principals, Arlington, VA. – 1982
This part of the School Management Handbook provides elementary school administrators with an overview of recent developments in educational technology. Particular attention is paid to information needed when selecting computers for educational purposes. The first section considers the role of educational technology in general and touches on the…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Calculators, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Vocational-Technical Education Dept. – 1983
This project was conducted to develop and validate an evaluation instrument for computer programs with application in vocational education. The project consisted of six components: (1) review of existing evaluation models for educational computer software; (2) development of the evaluation instrument: (3) testing the evaluation instrument; (4)…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs