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Stevens, Lawrence – Social Education, 1993
Describes a variety of computer software programs and student activities utilizing the computer to help teach secondary social studies. Suggests using word processors, painting programs, and computer simulations for history and government courses. Concludes that successful use of computers in social studies instruction depends on the design of…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education
Berliss, J. R. – 1990
This paper discusses the issue of providing equitable access to computer equipment for disabled students in postsecondary education. Potential access problems may exist in the areas of input, output, environment, and documentation/support/training. Five checklists are provided that focus on generic strategies to fully or partially cover the needs…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Check Lists, Computer Centers, Computer Uses in Education
Walker, James C. – School Business Affairs, 1991
Computer system hard drives will fail at some time. Stresses preparing to cope with emergencies that cannot be prevented, including making arrangements for use of an alternative computer in case of system failure. Outlines requirements for a computer environment; explains that backup is the key to disaster recovery. Describes four public domain…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Computer Centers, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design
Felty, Barbara J. – Community, Technical, and Junior College Journal, 1990
Offers guidelines for administering college computing services, including recommendations for setting up the administrative structure, staffing, budgeting, defining the job functions of responsible administrators, involving faculty, managing equipment and services, coordinating computing needs, and preparing for the future. (GFW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Administrator Responsibility, College Planning, Community Colleges
CAUSE/EFFECT, 1997
Current and developing issues in college and university computing are delineated, including next generation networks, achieving widespread integration of technology into teaching and learning, meeting high demand, the virtual university, information policy in a networked environment, replacement of administrative systems, information resources…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Change Strategies, College Administration, College Planning