This qualitative study contributes to the limited body of knowledge on cybersecurity in middle schools beyond awareness programs. The purpose was to develop a pilot training module for middle school students comprising an analysis of public documents to examine what topics should be included in a pilot training program to reduce problematic cyber…

The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) is an international, non-profit educational organization. The Association's purpose is to advance the knowledge, theory, and quality of teaching and learning at all levels with information technology. "EdMedia 2017: World Conference on Educational Media &…

JiFUNzeni blended learning approach is a sustainable approach to provision of professional development (PD) for those in challenging educational contexts. JiFUNzeni approach emphasizes training regional experts to create blended learning content, working with appropriate technology while building content repositories. JiFUNzeni approach was…

Training of systems analysts requires development of understanding and job skill in certain background areas (creativity, work simplification and organization studies), hardware topics (unit record setup and computer programing), and analysis techniques (computer systems design, statistics and operations research). (Author/EB)

This paper describes the use of a computer in scheduling physical education classes and activities. The advantages of the computer are pointed out in terms of person hours of work saved for the school administrator. (JD)

The article describes the methods and procedures of computerized statistical cartography, the production of statistical maps, and provides suggestions for its application in special education research and planning. (Author/CL)

Implementation of an ISA FORTRAN standard for executive functions and process input-output within a simulation system called MINIFOR provides a useful real-time program development tool for small single function, dedicated minicomputers having a FORTRAN compiler but limited program development aids. A FORTRAN-based pre-compiler is used off-line to…

This report describes the conceptual design of a regional information system, developed in support of the Denver Regional Council of Government's established comprehensive planning work program. It includes a discussion of system objectives, available data sources, recommended system content, software and system maintenance requirements,…

Time, money, availability of equipment, and support from the college community are important to the success of computerized instruction. (RN)

The pressures that force a company to plan its information systems strategy help determine the shape its plan will take. (Author)

Reported is an exploratory venture summarizing cooperative work of a university computing center and a university counseling center in developing a methodology for storing interview material in narrative form. Steps in the development of this facility is related to an ongoing study of student development. (Author)

ON AUGUST 1, 1964, HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION BEGAN A STUDY TO INVESTIGATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL DATA BANK FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PURPOSES. THE PLAN INCLUDED CONVENING A SERIES OF CONFERENCES OF EDUCATORS TO DETERMINE WHAT SUCH A DATA BANK SHOULD CONTAIN AND WHAT FORM IT SHOULD TAKE. THE STUDY WAS CONDUCTED IN…

The history, development, and educational application of computer concepts leading to an operational computer utility in Portland, Oregon, that supplies computing power on a time sharing basis to some specialized classes, using problem solving materials on a self supported basis. (Author/EA)

Results of an experiment at Stanford University in which terminals were placed on the desks of principal officers, including the president and five vice presidents, is described. A computer-based electronic message system was made available to this group. (MLW)

Outlines the expanding area of information systems and its impact on modern society. Highlights the impact of this new technology in terms of its uses, costs, effects on business, and possible regulations. (JMF)