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Peer reviewedRobertson, S. I.; And Others – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1996
To examine the effects of introducing portable computers into secondary schools, a study was conducted regarding information technology skills and attitudes of staff and eighth grade students prior to and after receiving individual portable computers. Knowledge and use of word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications increased for both…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
Peer reviewedPueyo, Isabel Gonzalez; Val, Sonia – English for Specific Purposes, 1996
Presents a study of technical lexical structures with the aim of assisting students of English as a Second Language in processing and deciphering the lexico-grammatical realization of technology in the field of plastics. The analysis aims to show that technical terminology is closely related to grammar, and that technical lexis and grammar should…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Software, Databases, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedGretz, Marianne; And Others – Electronic Library, 1996
The Boehringer Mannheim Library (Germany) switched its loose-leaf pharmacopoeias from printed versions to electronic media. Discusses the decision-making and implementation process, and considers costs, technical requirements, availability of databases, user acceptance, installation, maintenance, and skills needed. Found that electronic media…
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Decision Making
Robinette, Michelle – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1996
Suggests ways to use ClarisWorks to motivate students when only one computer is accessible: (1) class database; (2) grade book; (3) classroom journal; (4) ongoing story center; (5) skill-and-draw review station; (6) monthly class magazine/newspaper; (7) research base/project planner; (8) lecture and presentation enhancement; (9) database of ideas…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Creative Writing, Databases
Peer reviewedCarter, Christina E. – MultiCultural Review, 1996
Introduces two microfilm collections, one on the Indian Wars of the 19th century and one on records of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and four CD-ROM references focusing on Amnesty International, multicultural America, Latin American studies, and North American Indians. (SLD)
Descriptors: American Indians, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Media
Peer reviewedPaul, Karin; Kuhlthau, Carol C.; Branch, Jennifer L.; Solowan, Diane Galloway; Case, Roland; Abilock, Debbie; Eisenberg, Michael B.; Koechlin, Carol; Zwaan, Sandi; Hughes, Sandra; Low, Ann; Litch, Margaret; Lowry, Cindy; Irvine, Linda; Stimson, Margaret; Schlarb, Irene; Wilson, Janet; Warriner, Emily; Parsons, Les; Luongo-Orlando, Katherine; Hamilton, Donald – School Libraries in Canada, 2003
Includes 19 articles that address issues related to library skills and Canadian school libraries. Topics include information literacy; inquiry learning; critical thinking and electronic research; collaborative inquiry; information skills and the Big 6 approach to problem solving; student use of online databases; library skills; Internet accuracy;…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Mehta, Apurva – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Remote access to full-text and CD-ROM databases using the Internet has advantages over a CD-ROM local area network. Topics include speed, document delivery, multiple platforms, technical support, licensing, copyright, and access to graphics. Considerations of duplication of information, platform compatibility, print versus digital media, back…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computers
Peer reviewedStalker, John C.; Murfin, Marjorie E. – RQ, 1996
Ohio State University Library studied abilities of undergraduates to identify correct sources for answering reference questions when using the online catalog and the Sourcefinder database with its new Question Unit feature. Users located subjects and instructions at a greater percentage with Sourcefinder than with the online catalog. Topics…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSalas, Albert A.; Anderson, M. Brownell – Academic Medicine, 1997
Outlines ways in which the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is working to support introduction of new technologies into medical education and facilitate dialog on information technology and curriculum issues. Describes six AAMC initiatives related to computing in education, including projects concerning educational objectives,…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Objectives, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRuxton, Graeme D. – Chance, 1996
Addresses the drudgery of entering long datasets at the keyboard before being able to begin each chapter of a book. Suggests that the publishers of statistics books make the datasets available for people to download onto their computers over the World Wide Web. (AIM)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Database Design, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHayward, Roger – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1996
Describes chemistry software that is part of a balanced educational program. Provides several applications including graphs of various relationships among the elements. Includes a brief historical treatment of the periodic table and compares the traditional historical approach with perspectives gained by manipulating an electronic database. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedRoman, Richard – Information Services & Use, 1996
Describes the British Library's Document Supply Centre and explains INSIDE, a service that provides remote digital access to the collections of the British Library. Topics include the database, searching methods including CD-ROMs and World Wide Web access, ordering facilities, and future plans. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Document Delivery, Electronic Libraries
Peer reviewedRudner, Lawrence M.; Boston, Carol – Educational Leadership, 2003
Discusses data warehousing, which provides information more fully responsive to local, state, and federal data needs. Such a system allows educators to generate reports and analyses that supply information, provide accountability, explore relationships among different kinds of data, and inform decision-makers. (Contains one figure and eight…
Descriptors: Accountability, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Interpretation
Peer reviewedTenopir, Carol; Ennis, Lisa – Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2002
Discusses results of four surveys sent to members of the Association of Research Libraries to investigate changes in academic library reference services due to new and rapidly evolving technologies. Highlights include digital reference options; local databases; CD-ROMs; intermediary online searching; end-user online search services; and the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Electronic Libraries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSullivan, Michael V.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1990
This study made three comparisons: (1) online searching on a native command language vs. searching with a commercial front end system; (2) end user searching vs. mediated searching; and (3) searching an education database vs. an engineering database. The results show end user searching to be as satisfactory as mediated searching. (93 references)…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Gateway Systems, Graduate Students, Higher Education
