Experimental work indicates that students learn more in less time when a computer is properly utilized in the educational process. Surveys of computer use in education and in administration in public secondary schools show that, although the number of schools using computers for instructional purposes is still small, the degree of computer use in…

Computer technicians bring to school scheduling a certain naivete regarding the operation of schools. School administrators play a fundamental role of informing technicians about education scheduling needs. (Author)

A method by which accurate accounting by computer might be made of apace and room use by regularly scheduled classes in institutions of higher learning is furnished. Based on well-defined terms, a master room schedule and a master course schedule are prepared on computer cards. This information is then compared with the reported individual room…

THIS MANUAL SETS FORTH PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING SURVEY FORMS TO COLLECT DATA NECESSARY FOR AN INVENTORY OF SPACE THAT CONFORMS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF EACH INSTITUTION. THE AREAS DISCUSSED ARE GENERAL SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE A SURVEY, BUILDING INVENTORY PROCEDURES, ROOM INVENTORY PROCEDURES, AND UPDATE PROCEDURES. THE APPENDICES DISCUSS ROOM…

Describes an effort to quantify annual collection expansion and shelf space capacities with a computer spreadsheet program. Methods used to quantify the space taken at the beginning of the project; to estimate annual rate of collection growth; and to plot stack space and usage, volume equivalents and usage, and growth capacity are covered.…