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Eddison, Elizabeth B. – Database, 1991
Discusses conversion projects that move information from one format to another. Planning considerations are discussed; types of conversion processes are described, including conversion between computers using software, cables, or networks; special conversions are examined, including CD-ROMs and online databases; and companies that specialize in…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Information Processing
Herrmann, Andrea W.; Herrmann, John – 1986
To illustrate the capabilities of local area networking (LAN) and integrated software programs, this paper reviews current software programs relevant to writing instruction. It is argued that the technology exists for students sitting at one microcomputer to be able to effectively carry out all phases of the writing process from gathering online…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Higher Education, Integrated Activities

Eilers, Howard F. – Journalism Educator, 1989
Describes the changes resulting from the Texas A&M Journalism Department's switch to Macintosh-equipped writing labs, serving beginning and advanced writing classes, and classes in graphics and design. Discusses factors involved in choosing a microcomputer system for use in a journalism department. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education
Ponting, R. Lee; Treadway, Ray T. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1987
Describes system developed at Bennett College for recording grades on a spreadsheet that allows multi-user access for updating student test scores. The interaction between spreadsheets, user-developed statistics programs, and word processing documents is discussed, and a process for using spreadsheet data in a BASIC statistics program is…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Data Processing, Grades (Scholastic)
Turner, Judith Axler – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1987
No college or university last year joined the 14 institutions that already require students to buy computers. The reasons include: greater than expected costs of supporting required computers, lack of educational software, and adequency of computer laboratories are sufficient for the needs of most students. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Pay, Renee W. – Vocational Education Journal, 1991
The Advanced Computing/Management Training Program at Jordan Technical Center (Sandy, Utah) simulates an automated office to teach five sets of skills: computer architecture and operating systems, word processing, data processing, communications skills, and management principles. (SK)
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Science Education
Fleit, Linda H. – Electronic Learning, 1987
This discussion of the increasing use of computers in colleges and universities focuses on changes that are occurring as a result of such use. Highlights include library automation, the effects of microcomputers, the growth of networks, changes in software, budget considerations, administrative staffing patterns, and outlooks for the future. (LRW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Budgets, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Winchip, Susan – 1990
Computer Assisted Design (CAD) and Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) are emerging technologies now being used in home economics and interior design applications. A microcomputer in a computer network system is capable of executing computer graphic functions such as three-dimensional modeling, as well as utilizing office automation packages to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Facilities Management
Thrush, Emily A.; Hardisty, David – 1989
Computer networking has made many new activities available to language learners. While these innovations are practical, they are also grounded in theory and justifiable on sound principles of language learning. Computers make possible classroom activities maximizing the benefit drawn from complex and otherwise unmanageable communicative…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Balajthy, Ernest – 1989
In its second year of operation (1988-1989 academic year), the Electronic Writing Center (EWC) of the Union County College in Cranford, New Jersey has expanded its capabilities and the amount of service it provides to at-risk students through the Computers in the Curricula Project. Major changes include: (1) increased numbers of classes and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, High Risk Students
Modianos, Doan; Hartman, Joel – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Describes project at Bradley University that equipped freshman residence hall rooms with microcomputers. Highlights include student characteristics; academic performance; surveys of use of microcomputers; networking versus stand-alone uses; duration of computer use times and times of day of use; and sex differences in computer use. (Three…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Syracuse Univ., NY. S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. – 1987
Prepared from taped transcripts, this report summarizes presentations and panel sessions from a conference at Syracuse (New York) University that investigated the power that computers deliver to teachers and students of writing and editing, and the challenge of making the transition from typewriters to computers in the classroom. Titles of the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Ogg, Harold C. – 1997
This book outlines computing and information science from the perspective of what librarians and educators need to do with computer technology and how it can help them perform their jobs more efficiently. It provides practical explanations and library applications for non-technical users of desktop computers and other library automation tools.…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education