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Computer Aided School Timetabling: Part 2--The Micro-Computer for School Timetabling.
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Dowsland, W. B.; Lim, S. – Computer Education, 1983
Use of a 56k Z80-based microcomputer for timetabling is described. Topics addressed include general program structure, data input, class assignment, timetable display, improvement program, possible enhancements to computer models, quality of timetable produced, and implications of data/program structure. Such a timetable is suitable for a…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Microcomputers
Microcomputers and School Administration: A Report from the British Computer Society Schools Committee Working Party.
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Vincent, F. G. R. – Computer Education, 1983
Discusses use of computers in school administration, drawing attention to differences between computer-based administration and manual systems. Topics addressed include applications (processing student records, timetabling, and others), school and the authority, computing resources, availability of application programs, and areas (such as systems…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Word Processing in the Curriculum.
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Adams, Brian – Computer Education, 1983
Five Birmingham (England) schools took part in a project to bring word processors/processing to secondary schools. Topics discussed related to this project include staff training, factors related to word processor selection, hardware repair/maintenance, keyboard training, and others. Reports from word processor users and a list of course…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Course Objectives, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions
Computers in Traffic Education.
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Alexander, O. P. – Computer Education, 1983
Traffic education covers basic road skills, legal/insurance aspects, highway code, accident causation/prevention, and vehicle maintenance. Microcomputer applications to traffic education are outlined, followed by a selected example of programs currently available (focusing on drill/practice, simulation, problem-solving, data manipulation, games,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
A Course in Information Technology in Secondary Schools--Part II.
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Thompson, D. K. – Computer Education, 1983
Part 1 (SE 532 887) focused on the need for a secondary school information technology course. This part provides and describes content appropriate for the course, focusing on the three main themes of the course. Among the topics considered are technology/change, information in post-industrial society, population explosion, automated office, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Course Content, Curriculum Development