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Edgar, Leslie D.; Johnson, Donald M.; Cox, Casandra – Computers & Education, 2012
This study sought to assess required information and communication technology (ICT) tasks in selected undergraduate agriculture courses in a land-grant university during a 10-year period. Selected agriculture faculty members in the fall 1999 (n = 63), 2004 (n = 55), and 2009 (n = 64) semesters were surveyed to determine the ICT tasks they required…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Electronic Mail, Land Grant Universities, Agricultural Education
Carr, Sarah – Education Writers Association, 2013
Many education reporters are drawn to the beat because of its complexity and rich variety. Few topics provide such a wealth of political, business, human interest, breaking news, feature, and investigative stories. A reporter's day can start in a classroom with 4-year-olds struggling to learn to read, and end at a school board meeting with…
Descriptors: Ethics, Standards, Journalism, Guides
Mizokawa, Donald T. – 1994
This book is geared for beginners in the use of personal computers for everyday academic purposes. The information is generic, and is not directed exclusively to IBM users, Macintosh users or NeXT users. The chapters focus on the following topics: (1) introduction to the purpose of the book; (2) personal computer systems such as hardware and…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Databases, Electronic Mail

Freeman, Mark; Rowley, Jennifer – Education for Information, 1996
Proposes an approach to information technology (IT) skills instruction for library and information science students which starts with databases and software, moves on to spreadsheets, and then considers graphics and word processing. This encourages students to consider information first, and then to progress to tools for its analysis and…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Databases, Higher Education
Shaoul, Jean – 1989
A new approach to teaching an introductory accounting information systems course is outlined and the potential of this approach for integrating computers into the accounting curriculum at Manchester University (England) is demonstrated. Specifically, the use of a small inventory recording system and database in an accounting information course is…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases

Welford, Richard – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1989
Examines the use of small-scale databases for introductory economic and social science statistics in higher education. The results of a research project at Portsmouth Polytechnic that used a specially written database are reported, the use of spreadsheets is discussed, and future considerations are suggested. (17 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Foreign Countries
Shaoul, Jean – 1989
This paper addresses the numerous ways that computers may be used to enhance the teaching of accounting and business topics. It focuses on the pedagogical use of spreadsheet software to improve the conceptual coverage of accounting principles and practice, increase student understanding by involvement in the solution process, and reduce the amount…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation

Hefzallah, Ibrahim M.; Katz, Adolph I. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1992
Discusses the role of university media centers and describes a spreadsheet reporting system for media services developed at Fairfield University (Connecticut). The need to revise the reporting system resulting from a growth in media services is discussed, and cooperation with an information system analyst to develop a new system is described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Databases, Educational Media, Higher Education
Kurtz, Barry L.; O'Neal, Micheal B. – 1994
This paper describes a National Science Foundation-sponsored project at Louisiana Technological University to develop computer-based laboratories for "hands-on" introductions to major topics of computer science. The underlying strategy is to develop structured laboratory environments that present abstract concepts through the use of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Computer Simulation

Lucero, John A. – 1992
The purpose of this study was to address the use of computers in social work practice and to survey the field for tools, concepts, and trends that could assist social workers in their practice. In addition to a review of the relevant literature, information was requested from the Social Work Service and Ambulatory Care Database Section at Walter…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Counselors, Databases, Higher Education

Reed, W. Michael; Giessler, Steven F. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1995
Discusses the relationship between prior computer experiences and the linear or nonlinear steps students choose when working with hypermedia environments and time spent on task (based on a study of graduate students). Experience with content-area software, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, programming, hypermedia, and authoring are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Databases, Flow Charts

Beare, R. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1992
Describes a spreadsheet system that enables students, teachers, and curriculum developers to use Microsoft EXCEL's database and graphics capabilities in the science classroom. System design goals are explained, examples of system applications are given, and possible future developments are discussed. (15 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development, Courseware
Ralph, Charles L. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1989
Describes a computer applications course developed for undergraduate biology students (primarily sophomores) to teach word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, graphing programs, telecommunications, and file transfer procedures. AppleWorks software is discussed, course content is explained, and the microcomputer laboratory is described.…
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Course Content

Chau, F. T.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Presented are two applications of computer technology to chemistry instruction: the use of a spreadsheet program to analyze acid-base titration curves and the use of database software to catalog stockroom inventories. (CW)
Descriptors: Acids, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Software
Hopper, Keith – Educational Technology, 1999
Examines the use of technology by college faculty and the importance of going beyond the technology itself. Topics include computer literacy, building students' confidence in technology, real-world readiness, presentation software, word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets and databases, and information access. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Faculty, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education
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