Paper presented at Symposium on the Application of Technology to Education, Washington, D.C., September 9-10, 1968.

This dictionary defines information science, computer science, systems theory, and cybernetic terms in English and provides the Swedish translation of each term. An index of Swedish terms refers the user to the page where the English equivalent and definition appear. Most of the 38 references listed are in English. (RAA)

This paper discusses how the planning, programming, budgeting, and evaluating systems (PPBES) can be individually designed to help local school districts meet their financial needs. Each segment of the system is individually described along with actual implementation. The paper concludes that adoption of such systems can enhance educational…

Criteria sets are a necessary step in the systematic development of evaluation in education. Evaluation results from the combination of criteria and evidence. There is a need to develop explicit tools for evaluating criteria, similar to those used in evaluating evidence. The formulation of such criteria depends on distinguishing between terms…

This paper explains the systems approach. Of several definitions, the simplest is that a system is a set of parts coordinated to achieve a [goal or] set of goals. A modified systems approach could likely be an effective tool in educational planning. The information feedback loop permits the manager to base his actions on the actual performance of…

To talk about human development requires some point of view which will allow the visualization of the various parts and processes within the context of an organized unit. Social policies will be formulated differently, depending on the assumptions one holds about people. The concept of an open system is used in this presentation to illustrate that…

Two identical schools employ the four major subsystems approach established by the SCSD program: structure, ceiling/lighting, environmental, and partitions. (Author/MLF)

Photovoltaic systems are examined as potentially major energy sources, along with the economic factors that will affect their future use. Cell design, power efficiency, and manufacturing problems are also considered. (MA)

As a result of the energy crisis, schools across the nation are instituting programs to become more energy-efficient with encouraging and money-saving results. (Author)

A systems approach, which features behavioral assessments, a functional curriculum, behavior management, precision teaching, systematic use of reinforcement, and a structured teaching schedule, resulted in greater learning of functional skills and increased structured teaching time per day compared to two control treaments for 12 autistic…

Discusses varieties of feedback as a first step in understanding the dynamics of successful feedback practices and identifies common elements in the concepts of feedback and reinforcement for use in making management of the instructional encounter more effective. Instrumental feedback is discussed as a model for feedback among human beings. (MBR)