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Wright, Carol; Friend, Linda – Online, 1991
Describes a mobile workstation that was developed at Penn State University to provide library instruction and demonstrations of online and CD-ROM searching. Use of the workstation for classroom instruction and staff training is discussed; and designing the workstation to include a computer, overhead projector, modem, CD-ROM drive, and printer is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Printers, Computer System Design, Higher Education
Walker, James C. – School Business Affairs, 1991
Computer system hard drives will fail at some time. Stresses preparing to cope with emergencies that cannot be prevented, including making arrangements for use of an alternative computer in case of system failure. Outlines requirements for a computer environment; explains that backup is the key to disaster recovery. Describes four public domain…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Computer Centers, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design

Turner, James M.; Belanger, Francois Papik – Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science, 1996
Discusses the problem of establishing terminology for mental models, attempts to sort out the various meanings found in the literature, and offers definitions that could help in developing a more standardized terminology for discussing issues of concern to researchers in human-computer interaction. The role of mental models in learning and using…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education

Hill, M.; Bailey, J. D.; Reed, P. A. S. – Computers & Education, 1998
Evaluates two contrasting computer-based learning applications, based on the "open" hypermedia approach, that were introduced into undergraduate engineering degree courses. Concludes that carefully written computer-based applications can be effective for teaching basic knowledge and can also be used as a means for allowing students to develop…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Educational Technology, Engineering Education
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1999
Discusses some emerging issues for information resources and use in higher education, including challenges in advanced networking; distributed-information technology (IT); authentication, authorization, and access management; distance learning; intellectual property in a networked environment; and campus-business continuity planning. Funding,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Administration, College Planning, Computer Networks

Moscoso, Purificacion; Ortiz-Repiso, Virginia – Information Technology and Libraries, 1999
Analyzes the change that Internet-based OPACs (Online Public Access Catalogs) have represented to the structure, administration, and maintenance of the catalogs, retrieval systems, and user interfaces. Examines the structure of databases and traditional principles that have governed systems development. Discusses repercussions of the application…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Noble, Cherrie – Computers in Libraries, 1998
Examines recent trends that will have a significant impact on how virtual library services are designed and implemented in the future. Discusses end-user instruction; staff training and professional development; database design; the metadata movement and the Dublin Core; and changing roles of librarians and library services. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Services
Freeman, Olivia A. M. – Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems, 1997
Provides the criteria for the virtual reality (VR) system to deliver a new model of instruction, i.e,. synthetic experiences that learners remember as their own. Guidelines and recommendations to aid developers and instructional technology are presented. (AEF)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Criteria, Delivery Systems

Robbin, Alice; Frost-Kumpf, Lee – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1997
Extends a theoretical framework for designing effective information services by synthesizing and integrating theory and research derived from multiple approaches in the social and behavioral sciences. These frameworks are applied to develop general design strategies and principles for information systems and services that rely on complex…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer System Design, Error Patterns
Buchanan, Larry – MultiMedia Schools, 1998
Addresses the use of e-mail for communication and collaborative projects in schools. Discusses the effectiveness of an e-mail system based on a UNIX host; problems with POP (post office protocol) client programs; and the new Internet Mail Access Protocol (IMAP) which addresses most of the shortcomings of the POP protocol while keeping advantages…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education
Bartlett, James E., II; Reynolds, Katherine A.; Alexander, Melody W. – Journal of Online Learning, 2000
Discusses online testing using the inQsit[C] Web-based software system, a system that enables an individual to create an assessment module, administer that module to gather responses, and perform simple analyses with responses. Describes how to create an online test using inQsit[C]; administering the test; grading the tests; concerns/problems…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
American School Board Journal, 1996
The "Electronic School," a supplement to "The American School Board Journal" and "The Executive Educator," contains eight articles, including topics of cyberspace, the school board of tomorrow, network how-to, a rural school and technology, and Internet news. (MLF)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Trends

Maredi, Mphahlele; Oosthuizen, H. J. – Computers & Education, 1995
Factor-Q is a problem-solving computer assisted instruction system for teaching polynomials in grades 9-12 that addresses the limitations of most problem-solving programs, among others, the user interface. The system is designed to help students master the skills of factorizing polynomials. It demonstrates the ease with which inadequately trained…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, High School Students

Scherly, D.; Roux, L.; Dillenbourg, P. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2000
Evaluates the use and efficiency of two computer learning tools for basic virology. "VIROLAB" is a simulation of a biology laboratory which also includes a hypertext providing learners with some knowledge on virology. The Hypertext is a version of the hypertext in VIROLAB. The study examined which of the two was most efficient for knowledge…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer System Design, Educational Technology

Harrigan, Kevin – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 2000
The SPECIAL system is a computer application that allows learners to control the speed of video playback. Learners viewed an educational video and used a modified version of the SPECIAL system to search for particular items during playback. Results showed neither question type nor video type had a significant effect. Concludes that multimedia…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer System Design, Computer Uses in Education