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Reich, Victoria Ann; Betcher, Melissa Ann – 1985
This project was conducted April-May 1985 and involved 62 public service librarians. The evaluation goals were to involve the staff during the implementation of this new technology and to collect data on these objectives: to measure satisfaction with training, documentation, equipment, printing, and system reliability; to identify materials to be…
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Online Systems, Optical Disks
Kershaw, Gary; Boyd, Gary – SPEAQ Journal, 1980
The results of a process of designing, building, and "de-bugging" two replacement language laboratory hardware systems at Concordia University (Montreal) are described. Because commercially available systems did not meet specifications within budgetary constraints, the systems were built by the university technical department. The systems replaced…
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education, Laboratory Equipment, Language Laboratories
Rourke, Martha; Rourke, Patrick – Nation's Schools, 1974
The school district business manager can make sound, cost-conscious decisions in the purchase of computer equipment by developing a list of cost-justified applications for automation, considering the software, writing performance specifications for bidding or negotiating a contract, and choosing the vendor wisely prior to the purchase; and by…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Equipment
PDF pending restorationDoring, Richard; Hicks, Bruce – 1976
A brief review is presented of the characteristics of four maxicalculators (HP 9830, Wang 2200, IBM 5100, MCM/700) and two minicomputers (Classic, Altair 8800). The HP 9830 and the Wang 2200 are thought to be the best adapted to serve entire schools and their unique properties are discussed. Some criteria of what should be taken into account in…
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Facilities, Educational Resources, Equipment Evaluation
Brooks, Morton; and others – Instr, 1969
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Education, Equipment Evaluation
Educ Telev Int, 1969
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Broadcast Reception Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation
Wright, Annette – 1980
This study investigates the degree to which relatively low-cost microtechnology devices, e.g., electronic games and calculators, might be considered as aids to learning in the classroom situation. A brief discussion includes an overview of the research that has been done on the use of calculators as learning devices and examples of criticisms of…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Calculators, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Media
Ashcroft, S. C. – 1979
An evaluation and research program was designed to determine user satisfaction and the practicality, reliability, and maintainability of the Digicassette (or Portable Braille Recorder--PBR) and to study the braille reading and writing functions. Ten PBRs were placed with 14 students and 14 adults. Products of the research program included training…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recorders, Blindness, Braille, Electromechanical Aids
Download full textGRITTNER, FRANK; PAVLAT, RUSSELL – 1964
IN ORDER TO ASSIST NON-TECHNICAL PEOPLE IN SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A FIELD CHECK OF LANGUAGE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT BEFORE THEY MAKE FINAL PAYMENTS, THIS MANUAL OFFERS CRITERIA, TESTS, AND METHODS OF SCORING THE QUALITY OF THE EQUIPMENT. CHECKLISTS ARE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATING CONSOLE FUNCTIONS, TAPE RECORDERS, AMPLIFIERS, SOUND QUALITY (INCLUDING…
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Educational Facilities, Educational Specifications, Equipment Evaluation
Wiens, Jacob H. – 1968
Helical scan video tape recorders were tested for their dubbing characteristics in order to make selection data available to media personnel. The equipment, two recorders of each type tested, was submitted by the manufacturers. The test was designed to produce quality evaluations for three generations of a single tape, thereby encompassing all…
Descriptors: Costs, Educational Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance
DeBenedictis, John A. – 1973
An independent engineering evaluation was conducted of the Optical to Tactile Converter (Optacon), a reading aid for the blind which senses the contrast of printed text and converts the information into a tactile presentation. Tasks performed included: user evaluation, optical, electrical, mechanical, production costs, life tests, reliability, and…
Descriptors: Blindness, Electromechanical Aids, Engineering Technology, Equipment Evaluation
Weisburd, Melvin I. – 1972
The Field Operations and Enforcement Manual for Air Pollution Control, Volume III, explains in detail the following: inspection procedures for specific sources, kraft pulp mills, animal rendering, steel mill furnaces, coking operations, petroleum refineries, chemical plants, non-ferrous smelting and refining, foundries, cement plants, aluminum…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Environment, Equipment Evaluation, Guides
Caro, Paul W. – 1970
Procedures were developed to enable training personnel systematically and objectively to determine the potential utility of training devices for teaching how to perform missions in operational rotary wing aircraft. These procedures allow comparison of task stimulus and response elements with corresponding elements in synthetic training equipment.…
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Flight Training, Military Training, Program Development
Educational Television, 1969
Four articles focusing on various aspects of videotape recorders form the main body of this journal. The first article discusses the variety of portable models available, presenting a limited amount of data on the recorders favored by educational institutions. The second article compares the low cost, helical-scan recorders to quadruplex machines,…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Educational Television, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation
Hinkle, Lawrence R. – 1974
This report covers the PLATO IV activities during calendar year 1973 at the Computerized Training System. The work reported herein is supported by a program sponsored by the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) to evaluate the PLATO IV system for use in training, oriented to the needs of the Armed Services. The report presents a synopsis of…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Electronics
