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Brassac, Christian; Fixmer, Pierre; Mondada, Lorenza; Vinck, Dominique – Mind, Culture, and Activity, 2008
In a large French hospital, a group of professional experts (including physicians and software engineers) are working on the computerization of a blood-transfusion traceability device. By focusing on a particular moment in this slow process of design, we analyze their collaborative practices during a work session. The analysis takes a…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Technology, Cooperative Planning, Interdisciplinary Approach
Rutimann, Hans – 1989
The International Project of the Commission on Preservation and Access was begun in June 1988 to explore the feasibility of creating an international database of preserved materials. Its main goals are to: (1) determine the extent to which preservation records exist in other countries; (2) identify the difficulties in converting records to…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Technology, International Cooperation
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Muller, Charles – Computers and the Humanities, 1986
Describes a database for French spelling and grammar which has been working since 1984 in the city of Strasbourg. The database is accessed by the public through MINITEL terminals which are connected to common telephones. Provides examples of typical use and includes sample screen displays. (JDH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
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Menou, Michel J.; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1991
Discusses the use of microcomputers in creating national information systems in less developed countries; considers the structure and constraints of national systems; discusses bibliographic formats; and describes BABINAT, a reference format for national bibliographic databases that was developed in France for use in less developed countries. (20…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Computer Networks, Developing Nations
Hewer, Sue – 1989
The role of word and data processing as tools is discussed for students, writers, information handlers, and teachers to use in setting up activities with specific language learning objectives. The book is intended to help teachers enhance and extend everyday classroom activities through essential information technology skills. Chapters cover the…
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries