For educational purposes it is not necessary to use expensive commercial-grade equipment to teach students about commonly used sensors. Schools frequently have limited funds for acquiring educational materials; therefore, purchasing sensors identical to those used in large-scale industry is not an option. By purchasing small-scale components that…

Suggests practical measures for evaluating computer hardware. (JL)

This section indexes a list of the products reviewed by "Creative Computing" over the last several years. Listed are: (1) product and manufacturer; (2) type of review; (3) volume, issue number, and page; and (4) information as to whether the back issue containing the information is available. (MP)

This article and chart compare 12 computers starting at $200 to $1500. The addresses of the 11 manufacturers are provided along with basic information on each machine. (MP)

The Middlesex County Board of Education in Hyde Park (Ontario) has developed an automated tendering/purchasing system for ordering standard items that has reduced by 80 percent the time required for tendering, evaluating, awarding, and ordering items. (Author/MLF)

Presents an overview of the field of microcomputers, discusses the characteristics, and evaluates the capabilities of a substantial portion of the microcomputers in the market. (GA)

Responds to comments in March/April issue of this journal on use of microcomputers in elementary/junior high schools, focusing on use in elementary schools. Addresses issues of funding for microcomputer purchases, availability of software, and teacher/student training. Suggests that programing is not an essential requirement before purchasing…

Presented are some guidelines for making intelligent selections when buying computers. The intended primary use of the equipment is seen as the primary point to consider when planning the purchase. Other important points to consider and possible sources of relevant information are noted. (MP)

A guideline to aid business officials who are contemplating or engaged in computerization. (Author)

To maximize efficiency and minimize cost, purchasing departments are using computers to issue purchase orders, expedite orders, and control inventory. In order to familiarize prospective users, explanations of some of the terminology, equipment, and other pertinent facts associated with automation are supplied. Six pages, in outline form, explain…

An overview of how computers are being used in school management explains how computers function, offers guidelines for purchasing, and contains an annotated bibliography of resource information on small computers. (MLF)

This book explains how computers can be used in the home, office or school, and provides a consumer's guide to computer equipment for the novice user. The first sections of the book offer a brief sketch of computer history, a listing of entertaining and easily available computer programs, a step-by-step guide to buying a computer, and advice on…

This paper identifies concerns and provides guidelines for the administrator or teacher who is involved in making decisions about acquiring, maintaining, or expanding computer resources. Several questions are raised and topics discussed which focus attention upon various specific elements in a system which are pertinent to procurement. Major…

Selection and specification of a minicomputer time-sharing system to extend computer facilities for large scale computer-based instruction projects at the University of Texas at Austin are described. Two and a half years of implementation and operating experience are summarized followed by seven specific course applications of the minicomputer.…

This publication provides guidance for the introduction of computer software tools within agencies of the United States government or within other installations where there has been little or no prior use of software tools. From a survey of current tool usage, it is concluded that the greatest obstacles to effective use of software tools are…