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Neelameghan, A. – 1987
This paper provides information workers with some practical approaches to the design, development, and use of local databases that form components of information storage and retrieval systems (ISR) and of automated library operations. Topics discussed include: (1) course objectives for the design and development of local databases for library and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases
Aveney, Brian, Ed. – 1984
Developed from presentations given at a 3-day invitational meeting of 31 leading online catalog designers from both public and private sectors in North America, these papers provide information about online catalogs--their present form, their use, and the questions that need to be considered in their future refinement. All of the papers in this…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Science, Guidelines
Moeller, T.; Mushonga, B. L. B. – 1981
The aim of this seminar was twofold: to make senior civil servants of Zimbabwe aware of the importance of information and documentation for planning and decision-making, and to introduce the concept of a national information and documentation center (NIDC) as designed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Pan-African Documentation…
Descriptors: Conference Proceedings, Decision Making, Developing Nations, Documentation
Dickson, Richard W.; And Others – 1987
In a competency-based vocational education system, student resource materials are used extensively to provide learning activities for many students attempting different tasks at the same time. To direct such learning effectively, teachers must have resource materials organized for efficient use and easy access by students. In Virginia,…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Delivery Systems, Educational Planning, Information Retrieval
Hurwitz, Dick – 1985
Designed to assist physical education teachers realize the benefits of microcomputer usage, this paper presents the case study of a hypothetical middle school teacher who utilizes Apple computers for record-keeping, planning, teaching, and coaching. The case study shows how the computers save time, assist in individualizing instruction, help…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Gilbert, Russell; Delaino, G. Thomas – 1982
This user's manual explains the Articulation Research System (ARS), which was created by Santa Fe Community College, and its database. As introductory material notes, the ARS was designed to: (1) follow former community college students through their bachelor's degree programs in the Florida State University System (SUS); (2) compare student…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Articulation (Education), College Transfer Students, Community Colleges
Ellis, Thomas I. – 1984
Microcomputers can vastly improve the efficiency of data management, data analysis, and communications in the school office, but implementation should be carefully planned, with attention to relative cost for benefits obtained, appropriateness of software and hardware, and potential security risks. (TE)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computers, Data Processing, Educational Administration
Stemberger, Joseph Paul – Transcript Analysis, 1985
A listing of substantial, known adult speech error corpora includes seven major corpora in English, 11 in languages other than English (German, Swedish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Thai), information on seven collectors of smaller English samples, and two references for anecdotal samples, one in French and one in Welsh. Each major…
Descriptors: Adults, Data Collection, Databases, Directories
Grundy, R. L., Ed.; Ford, R. T., Ed. – 1985
International Association of Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC) conferences provide a format for libraries and information specialists to discuss common interests and concerns so that services and information can be made available to scientists, administrators, engineers, educators and students in the discipline of marine…
Descriptors: Fisheries, Information Centers, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Le Corre, Yves; Schwartz, Jacob – 1984
Prepared for a 1984 Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) conference, this report on the educational applications of new information technologies focuses primarily on the use of interactive audiovisual systems. Potential advantages of interactive multimedia educational environments are discussed and examples are given of…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Classroom Environment, Compliance (Legal), Computer Assisted Instruction
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Buzza, Dawn C.; Bean, David; Harrigan, Kevin; Carey, Tom – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2004
The IMS Learning Design specification provides a potential means for capturing units of instruction in a machine-readable, consistent way. However, in order for the IMS Learning Design specification to be used widely by educators and instructional designers for whom it is intended, we will need effective ways for users to contribute to, access and…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Shared Resources and Services, Foreign Countries
Appalachia Educational Lab., Charleston, WV. – 1978
Designed for teachers and counselors, this professional manual provides detailed information for utilizing access materials and setting up the Career Information System (CIS) component of the Career Decision-Making (CDM) program developed by Appalachia Educational Laboratory. (See CE 019 229 for a description of the total CDM program.) The first…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Exploration, Career Guidance, Career Planning
BERGER, EMANUEL; CRESWELL, DORIS E. – 1967
OBJECTIVES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RETRIEVAL OF INFORMATION FOR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION SYSTEM (PRIMES) PROJECT WERE TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO USE THE SYSTEM FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND SELECTING…
Descriptors: Computers, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Mathematics, Feasibility Studies
SAYERS, JOHN – 1962
THIS REPORT DISCUSSES CONSIDERATIONS IN THE USE OF FALLOUT SHELTER SPACE FOR NORMAL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR FALLOUT SHELTERS AND PROBLEMS RELATED TO WINDOWLESS ROOMS. THE PRESENT LACK OF INFORMATION ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO WINDOWLESS ROOMS IS MENTIONED. THE BEST USES FOR WINDOWLESS SPACE ARE NOTED--(1)…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement
Donohue, Joseph – 1979
The unparalleled residue of unsifted primary materials relating to the nineteenth century London theater present tremendous opportunities and challenges for theater historians. The histories of individual London theaters may be studied for insights into changes that distinguished nineteenth century theater from that of the eighteenth century; and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Collection, Data Processing, Drama
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