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Maynard, Michael M. – School Business Affairs, 1986
Developed by the Sperry Corporation, MAPPER is an interactive report processing system that uses simple English-language commands. The system is used by departments at the State University of New York at Albany to access institutional data. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Database Management Systems, Higher Education
Shepard, Clayton A. – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1974
In a summer experiment, the Graduate Library School at Indiana University lent three terminals to 23 users 143 times. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers, Input Output Devices
Lorents, Alden C. – 1971
A university information system should be designed to serve both the transaction processing needs and the information needs of management. This paper includes a chart illustrating the general flow of a system that serves both the transaction data and the planning systems. Faculty data is used for input. The paper describes a sample data base and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Faculty, Higher Education
Boillot, Michel – 1974
The effect of different communicating modes to computers on students' attitudes toward programing was studied. In a computer-related course, 13 students used batch processing mode to solve problems on the computer, while 12 other students used conversational mode to solve the same problems. It was found that those students accessing the computer…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Hamilton, Claude Hayden, III – 1975
The development and capabilities of an interactive preprocessor program with graphics for an existing three-dimensional finite element code is presented. This preprocessor program, EDGAP3D, is designed to be used in conjunction with the Texas Three Dimensional Grain Analysis Program (TXCAP3D). The code presented in this research is capable of the…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computers
Stifle, Jack – 1974
This report describes the remote computer terminal designed for student use in the PLATO IV computer-assisted instruction system. The terminal features a plasma display panel, self-contained character and line generators, and the ability to communicate over voice grade telephone circuits. Operating modes and control characters are described in…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs
De Laurentiis, Emiliano – Educational Technology, 1980
Clarifies often misconstrued distinctions with regard to microcomputers, minicomputers, and maxicomputers. Criteria for educational use of microcomputers are examined, including its potential for language and peripheral expansion, and its communication capabilities. (MER)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Educational Innovation
Muller, Mark T.; And Others – 1974
The Project C-BE plan for a data communications system is designed to support a dedicated minicomputer time-shared system for undergraduate use. The system is flexible and accepts a wide variety of terminal devices for a broad range of course materials. Provision is made for expansion and updating of equipment and data, and a commonly supported…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Higher Education
Dreher, Heinz V. – Educational Technology, 1984
Addresses the problem of making appropriate use of computers in educational settings by describing use of an electronic mail package in a support role for a bachelor's degree business course at Western Australia Institute of Technology. Students' and teachers' views on use of MAIL and its benefits are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computers
Matthews, Joseph R. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Defines in general terms the nature of computers, describes the various types of computers, discusses the characteristics and applications of the types of computers mentioned, reviews some basic facts about computer technology and computer hardware, and outlines a set of options for libraries considering acquiring a computer system. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Meller, David V. – 1975
This beginning reference manual describes PLATO IV hardware for prospective users and provides an introduction to PLATO for new authors. The PLATO terminal is described in detail in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 provides a block diagram of the PLATO IV system. Procedures for getting on line are described in Chapter 3, and Chapter 4 provides references to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science
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Birnbaum, Joel S. – Science, 1982
Surveys trends in hardware (logic, memory, storage) input-output technology, software, computer architecture and organization, communications, and artificial intelligence. (JN)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, College Science, Communications, Computer Oriented Programs
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Wozny, Michael J. – Computers and Education, 1981
Addresses key issues facing universities which plan to establish instructional computer graphics facilities, including computer-aided design/computer aided manufacturing systems, role in curriculum, hardware, software, writing instructional software, faculty involvement, operations, and research. Thirty-seven references and two appendices are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Technological Horizons in Education, 1980
Describes a program and equipment used to teach computer programing to blind and visually impaired students at the Arkansas Enterprises for the Blind in Little Rock. Requirements for admission to this program are given. (JN)
Descriptors: Blindness, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computers
Muir, Walter – 1983
Written for elementary and secondary school teachers with little or no experience with the computer, this book provides an overview of the computer and the role it can play in the classroom. An introduction presents a brief history of computing and a brief discussion of computers in society and computer literacy. Individual chapters cover…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
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