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Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., Troy, NY. Center for Architectural Research. – 1972
School districts sometimes need to add relatively small increments of high quality educational space to their existing physical facilities. For some of these situations, the portable or relocatable classroom is the answer; in other cases, the district needs different or more permanent space--quickly. This document comprises six charts that present…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Industry, Construction Materials
Hope, Thomas W. – 1971
Sales analyses, market profiles, discussions of business trends and corporate structures, and a review of new products in the field of audiovisual aids are presented in this report, covering the time span from January 1970 to June 1971. (JY)
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Audiovisual Aids, Business, Educational Television
Carroll, Martha E.; Gress, James R. – Academic Therapy, 1987
Consumer education activities are presented for developing skills of handicapped students in critical reading, comparative shopping, avoiding consumer swindles, assessing product guarantees, and complaining about defective/unsatisfactory products. The activities are adaptable to a variety of age and ability levels and designed to be coordinated…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Critical Reading, Disabilities
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Leggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Describes cataloging software characteristics (data input, storage, retrieval, and output); outlines acquisitions software requirements (recommendations, data input, budgetary control, dispatch of orders, claims and cancellations, receipts, management information); presents examples of cataloging and acquisitions software; and discusses the nature…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Shalvoy, Mary Lee – Electronic Learning, 1985
Describes range of options and features in gradebook programs and reviews most popular and readily available software for organizing, calculating, and updating grades: Master Grades, EA Gradebook, Gradeaid, Grader, Graphic Gradebook, Classic Plus Gradekeeping System, Records, Gradecalc, Grade Master, Report Card, Electronic Gradebook for…
Descriptors: Attendance Records, Computation, Computer Graphics, Computer Software
Lodish, Erica – Electronic Learning, 1986
Describes capabilities of test and worksheet generator software; discusses features to consider when evaluating the software for purchase; and presents reviews of eight test and worksheet generators: P.D.Q., Testmaster, Easy Quiz Maker, EA Mathematics Worksheet Generator, Mathematics Worksheet Generator, Earth Science Test Maker, Individualized…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1986
Reviews new educational materials designed for microcomputer use: compact disk encyclopedia derived from "Grolier's Academic American Encyclopedia"; "PC Word Power," vocabulary enhancement game; "Public Domain Software on File," 250 programs for Apple II microcomputer users; "RightWriter," program designed to teach effective writing; "Kansas…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Educational Games
Simonsen, Redmond; Hessel, Brad – Popular Computing, 1985
Results of a national survey of 14,000 microcomputer owners provide a profile of the typical microcomputer owner as well as information on software and peripheral spending patterns and brand ownership, owner system and software satisfaction, and owner spending plans. Future market and ownership trends are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Futures (of Society), Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
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Saffady, William – Library Technology Reports, 1985
A tutorial introduction to the evaluation of communications software (enables microcomputer to function as terminal for purposes of communicating with remote device) covers computing hardware, modems, installation and operation, file transfers, printer controls, unattended reception, terminal emulation, documentation, and price. Detailed reviews…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Display Systems, Input Output Devices, Man Machine Systems
Hawkins, Donald T.; Levy, Louise R. – Online, 1986
Presents a product selection chart for 12 currently available gateways or front-end packages suitable for online searching. Information provided for each package includes producer, cost, type, location, information accessed, equipment required, operating system, and search capabilities. A 94-item bibliography to published literature on these…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Services, Information Systems
Howe, Samuel F. – Media and Methods, 1984
Describes the features of TOPO, HERO, RB5X, and Tasman Turtle, personal robots used in elementary and secondary schools and colleges to introduce concepts of artificial intelligence, advanced high school and college computer science, and elementary level programming. Mechanical arms are also briefly mentioned. (MBR)
Descriptors: Design, Electromechanical Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Kennedy, Keith – Curriculum Review, 1985
Discusses history of the development of computer software to determine material readability and general design of readability software. Tables present summaries of: (1) parameters used by selected readability scales and their grade level applications; and (2) microcomputer software programs available, including readability techniques included in…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Health, Education, and Human Services Div. – 1999
A study examined the type and extent of consumer education that occurred since the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) amended the 1972 federal safety standards (effective January 1997) to permit marketing of snug-fitting, nonflame-resistant cotton garments as sleepwear. Three voluntary point-of-sale (POS) practices recognized as important…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Business Responsibility, Clothing, Consumer Education
Educational Product Report: No. 53, 1973
Explains how federal funds were spent on an educationally untried and unsuccessful system, the Electronic Video Recorder (EVR), designed by CBS and manufactured by Motorola. (MF)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Equipment Evaluation, Federal Aid, Films
Nation's Schools, 1972
A product review of the technological hardware necessary to the implementation of individualized instruction software'' programs. (Author/EA)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Autoinstructional Aids, Automation, Carrels
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