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Westling, Bruce D.; Bahe, Margaret E. – Science Teacher, 1986
Describes several ways to build data collection devices for microcomputers. The interface devices connect with either the computer's game port or an analog-to-digital converter. Discusses how teachers have designed the equipment and appropriate software to use with the computer in biology teaching. (TW)
Descriptors: Biology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computers

Brophy, Edward – Catholic Library World, 1986
Provides practical information for librarians beginning to use online searching for reference services at the high school level. Selection of equipment, software, and database vendors are discussed, as well as financing, involvement of the school administration, and working with users to determine their information needs. (CDD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Financial Support, Guidelines, High Schools

Case, Donald; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1986
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) software research and development project described explores information seeking behavior of end-user energy experts and develops software offering tutorials on front-end use of DOE/RECON databases and active help in performing online searches. Software development is described and results of prototype testing…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Energy, Information Needs

Wolfle, Lee M.; Ethington, Corinna A. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1986
Using data from High School and Beyond, this study empirically investigated the extent of within-variable, between-occasion error covariances among variables included in educational achievement models. Little evidence was found to support the statement that reliability estimates for social background variables are inflated because of correlated…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Software, Correlation, Equations (Mathematics)
Meyers, Laura F. – Exceptional Parent, 1986
The article details on three classroom projects using computers and synthesized speech software to foster expressive language and facilitate language comprehension in severely visually handicapped preschoolers and in preschool- and school-age Downs syndrome children. Computer use with a cerebral palsied child for story comprehension and…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Frase, Lawrence T; Diel, Mary – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Discusses computer editing and describes the capacities and features of an integrated software package, Writer's Workbench. Suggests ways in which this program can be used to improve writing skills. Reviews the effects of this program on technical users, college students, and high school students. (ML)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware

Stephenson, Mary Sue; Purcell, Gary R. – Government Information Quarterly, 1985
Describes computer-based software and network systems for application to serials and government publications. General and specific functional requirements (hardware, software, file structure) are discussed, and descriptive information about commercially available serials control systems and a list of distributors are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Osgood, Donna – BYTE, 1987
Reviews the use of microcomputers by students and faculty at Reed College, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon, Drexel University, and Brown University. Types of computers provided and software developed on each campus are described, and a business developed to promote the distribution of software between colleges--the Academic Courseware…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Colleges, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Judy, Richard W.; Lommel, Jane M. – Educational Communication and Technology, 1986
Examines the new emphasis on introducing computers into secondary schools in the Soviet Union and describes the development of a computer literacy course, including descriptions of course materials and teacher training. Technical and socioeconomic problems hindering the program's success, especially regarding computer hardware and software, are…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Curriculum Development
Clark, Philip M. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1985
Describes the use of online accounting systems as a means of integrating diverse data and providing different levels of analysis for managers. An appendix provides examples of reports produced by online systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness

Roberts, Gary J. – Equity and Excellence, 1986
A sociometric instrument assessed the progress of a school system toward integration and provided feedback for teachers. A computer program generated information about classroom social structure, indicating progress in integration in the Springfield public schools. (LHW)
Descriptors: Classroom Desegregation, Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Computer Software
Chatfield, Douglas C.; Cruse, Bradley H. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1986
Describes implementation of computer simulation to aid in training psychology students in research methodology. Four skills required in research are reviewed; the simulation's context and the software used are described; and student activities, including submission of articles to online class journals and students' responses to the method, are…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Experimental Psychology, Higher Education

Leggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
This sixth article in a series discusses planning for the installation and implementation of automated systems in the library, workstation design and location, scheduling of software implementation, security, data input, staff and reader training, job design, impact of automation on library procedures, evaluation of system performance, and future…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design Requirements, Futures (of Society), Library Automation

Meyer, Ruth Ann; Riley, James E. – Mathematics Teacher, 1987
Suggested are investigations of rational numbers and their decimal representations where a computer generates the data for explorations. Conjectures and two program listings are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decimal Fractions, Discovery Learning, Investigations

Maier, John H. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
This article is the result of author's visit to more than 16 of China's top university libraries, various Academy of Sciences libraries, and National Peking Library during 1984-85 academic year. Topics covered include hardware inventory, software applications development, Chinese ideograph automation, China's library classification system, and…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Foreign Countries