To enable teachers and administrators approaching the subject of computers for the first time to acquire a feel for computer terminology, this glossary defines 190 computer terms, and includes a one-page basic vocabulary list. Preceding the glossary is a general overview defining what a computer basically is and does, describing the two main…

In the past decade significant advances have taken place in the development of management information systems (MIS) to support managerial decision making. Recent literature has shown, however, that educators have yet to make full and efficient use of these computer-based systems. A number of authors have discussed factors that may affect…