Describes the consequences of the implementation of several commercially produced individualization systems on teacher beliefs, practices, and on pupil achievement and attitude. (Author/RK)

The complexity of information management in gerontology is affected by the multidisciplinary nature of the subject and the dispersion of relevant bibliographic materials. This paper presents a sampling of existing bibliographic resources in gerontology and reviews the problems and concerns of gerontological researchers. (Author)

Within the realm of the knowledge-based economy, technology is considered as one of the main force for the contemporary organizational developments. EPSS provides solution when there are specific needs for performing job task effectively. Generally, it provides help, demonstrations, advice, customized templates, access to database, or any other…

The emergence of wireless technology is already evident in many ways: as an important delivery format for off-site access to campus learning resources and services, such as online student registration; in course management systems used to facilitate online courses; in the skyrocketing use of e-mail and online communications among and between…

Disasters are becoming the key concern of many nations. The term disaster usually meant for natural calamities. There of course may be a human hand behind each of the disasters, whether its' impact is small or large. Disasters can be categorized into natural and man made. In the case of natural disasters there may be some natural indicators to…

Much of what librarians do today requires adeptness in creating and manipulating databases. Many new computers bought by libraries every year come packaged with Microsoft Office and include Microsoft Access. This database program features a seamless interface between Microsoft Office's other programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This book…

Although interorganizational collaboration is becoming increasingly significant as a means of achieving organizational objectives, it is not an easy process to implement. Drawing on the work of authors with extensive experience, an accessible introduction to the theory and practice of creating collaborative advantage is presented in this volume.…

There has been a growing relationship between the profession of counseling and computers over the last four decades. The focus in the 1950s and 1960s was on producing programs that could emulate a human therapist and computer-aided instruction. In the 1970s and 1980s computing technology was utilized primarily for counseling intervention and…

This book claims that leaders must gain both cognitive and affective understanding of racism, sexism, heterosexism, and other elements of diversity to be effective. The volume is divided into 10 chapters. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the organizational development model, Managing Diversity, in which managers identify the problem, collect and…

Computer-Assisted Management System for the Teacher (CAM) is a computer-managed instruction project of the Flowing Wells High School (Arizona). Statistical analysis indicates a significant increase in mean achievement scores on algebra tests using this method. (WM)

Articles purpose is to detail what long range planning is, how it should work, how it did work in the sample stations, and why it is important. (Author)

The typical grants management process is analyzed into components and each component is discussed with a view to alternative ways of designing the component. An evaluation model is presented in which administrators may appraise the desirability of actual or planned grants management approaches. (Author/DN)

Discusses the application of the computer to systematic, empirical, and efficient management of educational resources and facilities and to helping educators create within limited physical facilities a teaching or learning environment responsive to individual differences among students. Describes how the computer can be utilized to combine…

Article describes a systems analysis model for large educational enterprises, which prominently employs instructional objectives. (Author)

Presents a management system that has been found to bridge the gap between culturally different employees and the positions they should come to hold. (Author)