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Moulin, Bernard – 1984
Designed to focus attention on the design process in such computer science activities as information systems design, database design, and expert systems design, this paper examines three main phases of the design process: understanding the context of the problem, identifying the problem, and finding a solution. The processes that these phases…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Structures, Computer Science, Concept Formation
Simmons, Peter, Ed.; Hopkinson, Alan, Ed. – 1988
This report provides the specifications for a bibliographic format which is a detailed and structured method for recording a number of mandatory and optional data elements in a computer-readable bibliographic record for exchange purposes between two or more computer-based systems. The specifications are designed to permit local designers to devise…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks
Bausser, Jaye – 1984
This document explores the various issues and concerns related to the development of online systems in libraries and, in particular, online catalogs. Following a preface, foreword, and introduction, chapters are devoted to each of the following topics: (l) providing for special interests including the disabled; (2) authority control; (3) subject…
Descriptors: Indexing, Library Administration, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Lee, Hwa-Wei; And Others – 1984
Designed to help institutions considering library automation, this report describes the adoption, installation, and use of the Virginia Tech Library System (VTLS) at Ohio University. The report includes information on: (1) a task force created at Ohio University in 1978 to explore an automated circulation system; (2) installation and tape loading…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Computers, Higher Education
Guthrie, Hugh – 1987
This report defines the functions of computer-managed learning (CML) as (1) test generation, correction, and analysis; (2) record keeping and reporting; (3) routing learners through a set of learning activities; and (4) charting learner progress for a variety of purposes. It then describes the hardware characteristics and configuration of three…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software
Schamber, Linda – 1988
This ERIC Digest examines some of the trends and issues in academic information systems design and describes the policies of several universities that are taking creative advantage of these systems as educational tools. The current emphasis on microcomputers in campus information networks instead of terminals connected to a mainframe computer is…
Descriptors: Campuses, Colleges, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC. – 1984
This volume, the second of two, presents and analyzes the information technology acquisition plans of the Federal Government by agency and component. A brief description covers the outlays planned for major information technology acquisitions of general purpose data processing and telecommunications systems, facilities, and related services for 6…
Descriptors: Automation, Data Processing, Federal Government, Information Science
Brekka, Lawrence T.; Revani, Behruz – 1976
The potential value of the use of television in teacher training in Iran to help fill the gap between the present work force of teachers and the number needed for full enrollment of the nation's children at the elementary and secondary levels is considered. A computer model which has been developed to permit quick and easy assessment of the impact…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Developing Nations, Educational Demand
McCammon, Susan; And Others – 1977
This document describes a university-related program to teach social problem solving skills to sixth graders at a predominantely black middle school, which evolved to become a systems linkage intervention. The development of the Social Problem Solving program (SPS) is discussed. The following stages are included: entry into the school system,…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Intervention
Barbulescu, Constantin – 1976
The number and diversity of the parameters involved in the organization of modern education make it necessary to employ modern management methods and techniques to optimize decisions about the organization and improve the use of available material and financial resources. To accomplish these goals, a systems approach is advisable. A model of any…
Descriptors: Administration, Educational Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Management Systems
Hodak, Gary W.; And Others – 1982
The Resource Planning System (RPS) provides the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) with the capability to determine the resources required to produce a specified number of Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers (NAs/NFOs) quickly and efficiently. The training of NAs and NFOs is extremely time consuming and complex. It requires extensive…
Descriptors: Flight Training, Human Resources, Military Personnel, Military Training
Fisher, Donald W.; Crain, Mary Jane – 1979
A project was conducted to suggest modifications to the American Academy of Physician Assistants' accreditation system for group-oriented continuing medical education (CME) programs. Other objectives were to maintain a roster of such CME programs and search for alternative means for physician assistants (PAs) to maintain and update their skills…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Allied Health Occupations Education, Continuing Education
Ryan, T. Antoinette, Ed. – 1978
This document is a compilation of eight papers which present the advantages of, and the need for, the systems approach in all areas of education. The first paper, an explication of the SIGGS theory model, explains set theory, information theory, and graph theory, and demonstrates their integration. Project PRIME, concerned with the mainstreaming…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Educational Methods, Educational Research, Educational Resources
Information Management, Inc., Burlington, MA. – 1967
THE DOCUMENT IDENTIFIES POLICY DECISIONS WHICH MUST BE MADE, SUGGESTS METHODS OF FUNDING, DESCRIBES WORK TO BE DONE, PROVIDES COSTS OF MANPOWER AND EQUIPMENT, AND DELINEATES STEPS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL CHEMICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM. ONE OF THE FIRST STEPS REQUIRED IS THE APPROVAL OR MODIFICATION OF THIS PLAN. IT THEN BECOMES A GUIDELINE FOR…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Chemistry, Costs, Equipment
HICKEY, ALBERT E.; NEWTON, JOHN M. – 1967
THIS IS A SELECTIVE REVIEW OF 242 DOCUMENTS RELATED TO COMPUTER-ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (CAI). PRINCIPAL HEADINGS ARE--CAI REVIEWS AND BIBLIOGRAPHIES, APPLICATIONS OF CAI, MAJOR CAI CENTERS, CAI SYSTEMS STUDIES, CAI LANGUAGES, INSTRUCTIONAL THEORY AND PROGRAM PREPARATION AND EVALUATION. AN APPENDIX LISTS 140 CAI PROGRAMS. THE REVIEW WILL BE UPDATED…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computers, Education
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