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Download full textFerguson, Clovis B.; Ronan, Franklin D. – 1971
In 1971 a survey was conducted by the Dearborn Schools to determine the curricular changes necessary to improve the electronic data processing (EDP) courses in the high schools and community colleges. Input was obtained from a 9 point questionnaire sent to 275 local data processing facilities and a 12 point questionnaire sent to 394 former EDP…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Evaluation, Data Processing
Graham, G. M. R. – Training Officer, 1975
The performance of individuals is the chief factor in the performance of data processing installations. Training can close the gap between rapidly changing tasks and the skills they require. The article views types of training available and discusses a survey of attitudes toward data processing training. (Author/AJ)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Data Processing, Data Processing Occupations, Educational Needs
COOK, FRED S. – 1966
TWO STUDIES, CONDUCTED SIMULTANEOUSLY IN WAYNE, OAKLAND, AND MACOMB COUNTIES, MICHIGAN, TO DETERMINE THE CURRENT AND PROJECTED STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT IN DATA PROCESSING INSTALLATIONS AND THE NEED FOR IN-SCHOOL TRAINING PROGRAMS, WERE IDENTICAL EXCEPT THAT ONE USED PAID, PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWERS, AND THE OTHER USED AMATEUR INTERVIEWERS TO COLLECT…
Descriptors: Data Processing Occupations, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes, Employment Opportunities
Peer reviewedEmurian, Henry H. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1989
Discusses the hypothesis that similarities may exist between laboratory research paradigms evoking elevated blood pressure during task performance by normal subjects and video display terminal (VDT) work done by data clerks and college students. Type A behavior and the development of coronary heart disease are discussed, and further research needs…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Processing Occupations, Health
Ammerman, Harry L.; And Others – 1974
A methodology for inventorying the technical concepts relevant to the occupations of automotive mechanics, business data programers, and general secretaries is described in the report. Five general types of technical concepts are presented, consisting of specialized knowledge having practical use to workers. Through a process of development,…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Data Processing Occupations, Fundamental Concepts, Job Skills
The Integration of Word Processing with Data Processing in an Educational Environment. Final Report.
Patterson, Lorna; Schlender, Jim – 1982
A project examined the Office of the Future and determined trends regarding an integration of word processing and data processing. It then sought to translate those trends into an educational package to develop the potential information specialist. A survey instrument completed by 33 office managers and word processing and data processing…
Descriptors: Business Education, Clerical Occupations, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
