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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
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Baird, William E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1985
Provides abstracts of selected papers presented at EdCompCon '84. Topics addressed include: what features educators want in educational software; effects of teaching method on student performance by sex in a computer literacy course; implementation and evaluation of a university microcomputer laboratory; and implementation and evaluation of PLATO…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
Simmons, Jane A. – 1986
This document describes some of the uses a high school counselor may have for a personal computer. A variety of sample forms are included which illustrate these uses. Selected computer software is briefly reviewed. Recordkeeping on the computer is discussed and three basic files kept for each counselee are described: (1) an information file; (2) a…
Descriptors: College Choice, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, High Schools
Stebegg, K.; Oberhauser, O. – 1984
This paper is primarily an annotated listing of criteria for selection of a microcomputer to be used for online information retrieval. The paper was used by the University Library of the Technische Universitat Wien (Vienna, Austria) while preparing to contact computer dealers and to inform them about the library's needs in this specialized area of…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Evaluation Criteria
Weaver, Dave – 1986
Science interfacing packages (also known as microcomputer-based laboratories or probeware) generally consist of a set of programs on disks, a user's manual, and hardware which includes one or more sensory devices. Together with a microcomputer they combine to make a powerful data acquisition and analysis tool. Packages are available for accurately…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Analysis
Mojkowski, Charles – 1984
Designed to help school districts move from exploring the use of computers in the classroom to the comprehensive planning and development of computer education programs, this guide is organized around five steps essential to the process of developing a district program. Phase 1 includes the following preliminary activities involved in planning for…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Comprehensive Programs, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy